Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

10/15/2026

🦷 Give Veterans a Smile! 🇺🇸 We’re offering FREE dental screenings for veterans on Monday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at locations in BOTH San Francisco and Sacramento!

Veterans can receive dental X-rays and exams of teeth, gums and oral tissues; blood pressure and glucose testing; oral cancer screenings; answers to dental health questions and information about ongoing, discounted dental care for veterans. Plus, free health goody bags and refreshments.

RSVPs are required!

📍 SAN FRANCISCO
Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
155 5th St., San Francisco, CA 94103
Register online at www.pacific.edu/vets2026sf or call 415.780.2055 or email [email protected]

📍 SACRAMENTO
Pacific Health Care Collaborative
3333 3rd Ave. (at 34th), Sacramento, CA 95817
Register by calling 916.538.5694 or emailing [email protected]

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10/13/2026

Congrats to our student Katherine Gaines for sharing reflections in the CDA Spotlight this month!

10/09/2026

We're so proud of Dr. Booth! Congratulations!

Mark Booth, DDS, assistant director of the Pacific Health Care Collaborative in Sacramento, is this year's Dr. Arthur A. Dugoni Faculty Award recipient! “For me, teaching is not simply about helping students become technically proficient dentists. It is about helping them become compassionate, ethical and thoughtful healthcare professionals," shared Dr. Booth. Learn more about his humanistic approach to dental education:
https://www.cda.org/newsroom/cda-foundation/mark-booth-dds-receives-dr-arthur-a-dugoni-faculty-award-for-his-humanistic-approach-to-dental-education/

10/09/2026

🌎 Global service learning in Guatemala and the Philippines! 🇬🇹 🇵🇭

Thank you to our students and faculty who volunteered over Fall Break to share your skills, compassion and commitment to caring for others!

In Xenacoj, Guatemala, volunteers cared for 250 patients, restored 101 teeth, performed 117 extractions and provided additional services.

In Cebu, Philippines, volunteers cared for 435 high school students, restored 293 teeth, performed 420 extractions and provided additional services.

We’re grateful to everyone at the Dugoni School who supported these trips and helped make a difference around the world!

10/08/2026

2026 Dental Hygiene Symposium

Join us Saturday, November 7 at the Dugoni School for a day of evidence-based CE.
Expert speaker Martha McComas, RDH, MS, will explore:

-The latest developments in local anesthesia
-Innovative approaches to pain management
-Contemporary perspectives on CAMBRA

⭐ CDHA members receive $30 off tuition. Email [email protected] for the discount code. This symposium is open to all dental professionals.

Register online: https://dental.pacific.edu/DH2026

10/07/2026

Introducing the Dugoni Dental Symposium! Registration is now open! Join us in San Francisco for two unforgettable days of:

✨ Nationally recognized speakers
✨ Innovative continuing education
✨ Leading-edge exhibitors
✨ Powerful networking with dental professionals from every specialty and career stage

Whether you want to sharpen your clinical skills or grow your network, this is one event you won't want to miss. Open to ALL dental professionals and Dugoni School alumni.

👉 Learn more and register: https://www.pacific.edu/dugonidentalsymposium
👉 Download the program: https://isu.pub/ylsJe0b

Interested in staying at the Fairmont San Francisco? Book by Dec. 28!

09/16/2026

***One Symposium, Multiple Disciplines***
Join us for Traumatic Injuries to Rehabilitation: A Multidisciplinary Symposium on Saturday, October 17 at the Dugoni School of Dentistry.

This immersive CE symposium brings together experts from pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, orthodontics and restorative dentistry to deliver a step-by-step clinical roadmap for managing trauma—from initial injury through long-term rehabilitation—that you can apply immediately in your practice.

Gain practical strategies to confidently assess injuries, stabilize what matters most, avoid common pitfalls and make informed decisions about treatment versus referral.

Register at https://dental.pacific.edu/trauma26

09/09/2026

Enjoy a look back at our last annual alumni gathering! For 128 years, the event has offered an exciting weekend packed with camaraderie, reconnection, networking and continuing education. Save the Date for January 29-30, 2027, at the iconic Fairmont San Francisco, as the beloved tradition will be reimagined as the “Dugoni Dental Symposium” and opened up to the greater dental professional community, including non-alumni. We can’t wait for you to join us! More information will be coming soon. In the meantime, this video offers you a taste of what you can expect!

Learn more at: www.pacific.edu/dugonidentalsymposium

08/31/2026

Old classmates. New memories. One Dugoni family!

If you’re headed to Indianapolis for ADA 2026 Scientific Session, don’t miss the chance to reconnect with fellow Dugoni alumni at our Alumni Reception!

Friday, October 9 | 6:30–8:30 PM
Tavern on South
423 West South Street
Indianapolis

Save the date and register by October 2!

https://www.pacific.edu/ADAIN26

08/31/2026

Our Dugoni School family continues to demonstrate what is possible when we work together with purpose! Our Academic Year in Review 2025-2026 showcases some of the recent achievements across academics, clinical services, research, community outreach, philanthropy and other areas of the school. View and download at https://isu.pub/w9c5oFy