UCLA School of Dentistry

The UCLA School of Dentistry was established in 1964 in response to the need for a public school of dentistry in the greater Los Angeles area. Since its inception, the School has focused on achieving and maintaining excellence in four main areas: comprehensive dental education, cutting-edge research, quality patient care, and a shared commitment to community service. For six decades, dedicated student dentists, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends, have propelled the UCLA School of Dentistry to being one of the premier dental schools in the world. Sponsored research at the School has almost tripled since 1995. In large part, this increase reflects UCLA's internationally renowned faculty and a strong focus on faculty-student research. The School’s academic programs provide a range of opportunities to integrate clinical training with basic or applied research, and multidisciplinary research is highly valued. UCLA provides a research home for dental, undergraduate, and graduate students, with a unique opportunity to participate in significant oral health research. The School of Dentistry is an important CTSI partner, collaborates on research projects, and is part of CTSI’s leadership to ensure accurate representation of Dentistry School collaborations and opportunities within the CTSI. 

For more information, please visit the School of Dentistry website.

Last updated
January 29, 2025