Established over fifty years ago, the UCLA School of Dentistry has built a reputation for excellence in education, research, patient care, and public service. The School is distinguished by its academic excellence, world-renowned faculty, and diverse student body. Our graduates possess the preventive, diagnostic, and technical knowledge and skills necessary to provide patients with comprehensive dental services in a variety of healthcare delivery systems and in a socially sensitive and responsible manner. In addition to our dental training programs, the School operates two major general clinics and over a dozen specialty clinics at two separate locations in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The clinics are open to those seeking quality, affordable dental care. Our role in healthcare also extends to our research activities, which can be translated into new methods of managing and treating oral diseases and conditions. Our success in this area is evidenced by the fact that we continue to be among the top funded dental schools by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. This funding helps fuel our scholarly pursuits in the research and discovery process. Public service and outreach pushes our students beyond our school walls and enriches their overall training experience. Through participation at annual health fairs and outreach events, our students, residents, trainees, and faculty make a difference in the lives that they touch. In turn, those patients who receive care provide critical experience to our students and trainees.
