University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

What University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry does

The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is the dental school of the University of the Pacific, a private non-profit institution founded in 1851 in San Francisco. The dental school itself was established in 1896 and operates as an accredited provider of predoctoral dental education (DDS), an International Dental Studies (IDS) program for foreign-trained dentists, a Dental Hygiene program, and — as of 2025 — an Advanced Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions (RDAEF) program. The school also runs continuing education and a faculty dental practice. Patient care is delivered across multiple clinics in San Francisco and Sacramento, including specialty clinics in orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, care for patients with special needs and HIV, and the Pacific Health Care Collaborative, an interprofessional primary care initiative. Services are priced 30-40% below Bay Area private practice rates.

The school's technology stack includes 3D printing, mixed reality simulation, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging, teledentistry, and AI-assisted dental monitoring for orthodontic patients. In February 2025 it integrated 3D printing and mixed reality into endodontic education for personalized student learning. Strategic academic and clinical partnerships include the NIH-NIDCR-funded Pacific-Stanford PRIMED clinical research program, training agreements with VA Greater Los Angeles and UCLA, and co-directorship of an ITI (International Team for Implantology) Scholar Center for implantology fellows.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of tuition, patient care fees, faculty practice income, continuing education, and extramural research funding. Pricing on clinical services is set 30-40% below Bay Area private practice, supporting high patient throughput needed for student clinical training hours. Leadership is currently held by Interim Dean Dr. Elisa Chavez. The school was the original clinical trial site for Invisalign and is recognized for its accelerated three-year DDS curriculum and humanistic education model.

Name

University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

Legal name

Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific

Website

https://dental.pacific.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1851

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is an accredited private dental school in San Francisco that delivers DDS, IDS, Dental Hygiene, and RDAEF education alongside multi-site patient care clinics serving diverse populations across the Bay Area and Sacramento.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Education and Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (62121), Offices of Dentists (6212)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Dental Schools (EDAHAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Family Dentistry (Multi-Disciplinary In-Office General Care) (HLABAAAE), Orthodontic Group Practices (HLABAKAC), Prosthodontic & Restorative Group Practices (HLABAKAH), Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group Practices (HLABAKAE), Hospital-Based & Medically Complex Pediatric Dentistry (HLABAGAE), School/Community-Based Preventive Dental Programs (HLABAHAM)

Keywords

• Dental education services
• Dental care services
• Dental hygiene services
• Orthodontic treatment
• Specialty dental services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Comprehensive dental care services provided to adult and child patients at reduced fees (30-40% below Bay Area private practice). Revenue generated from general dentistry, specialty services, and emergency care. Accepts most private insurance and Denti-Cal.
2. Dental Education Programs: DDS, IDS, and Dental Hygiene degree programs. Revenue from tuition for dental education programs.
3. Continuing Dental Education: Professional development and continuing education courses for dental professionals, including the Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP) program and Botox treatment courses.
4. Faculty Dental Service Group: Private dental practice operated by distinguished faculty members offering general and specialty dental care to adult patients at varying fee schedules per provider.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry operates a dental education program offering Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), International Dental Studies (IDS), and Dental Hygiene degrees alongside a network of clinical practices. It provides comprehensive general and specialty dental care services—including general dentistry, orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, dental implants, dental hygiene, emergency care, dental sleep medicine, and HIV/AIDS dental services—through multiple clinics in San Francisco and Sacramento, California.

Product overview

The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry operates as a comprehensive dental care institution offering a platform of clinical services and educational programs. The core consists of multiple clinic locations (San Francisco Main Clinic, Sacramento PHCC) providing general dental care, supplemented by specialty services including Orthodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Endodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Dental Implants, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Care, Faculty Dental Service Group, Special Care & Hospital Dentistry, Dental Sleep Medicine, and CARE (HIV) Dental Services. Academic Programs provide DDS, IDS, and Dental Hygiene degrees, while Continuing Education offers professional development courses. Research centers (Center for Innovation and Translation, Pacific Center for Equity in Oral Health Care, NIH-NIDCR Pacific-Stanford PRIMED Program) support clinical research partnerships. The school integrates advanced digital technologies including 3D printing, mixed reality, and AI-assisted monitoring in its educational and clinical operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• San Francisco Main Clinic Primary dental teaching clinic providing comprehensive general dental care for adults and children (age 14+) including fillings, cleanings, veneers, and preventive care.
• Pacific Health Care Collaborative (PHCC) - Sacramento Multi-disciplinary clinic in Sacramento combining dental and medical services in a teaching and learning environment.
• Orthodontics Orthodontic services including Invisalign, self-ligating and 3D-printed brackets, surgical orthodontics, and treatment for craniofacial conditions and sleep disorders.
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Surgical services including routine and wisdom tooth extraction, dental implants, laser surgery, and treatment of disease, infection, trauma and pathology involving the mouth and lower face.
• Endodontic Specialty Clinic Root canal therapy services (non-surgical and surgical) for children and adults provided by endodontic residents and faculty specialists.
• Pediatric Dentistry Children's dental services from birth to age 14 in a child-friendly setting including examinations, diagnoses, treatment, and care for children with special needs.
• Dental Implants Comprehensive dental implant treatment including artificial tooth and denture fabrication, implant placement, and follow-up maintenance services.
• Dental Hygiene Clinic Preventive dental hygiene care including teeth cleanings, X-rays, sealants, fluoride treatments, blood pressure screenings, and oral health assessments.
• Emergency Dental Care Emergency dental services for pain, swelling, or bleeding relief provided by supervised dental students, including temporary fillings and initiation of root canal therapy.
• Faculty Dental Service Group Private dental practice operated by distinguished faculty members offering general dental care and specialties including prosthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, and restorative dentistry.
• Special Care & Hospital Dentistry Dental services for patients with special needs and medical complexities, provided in partnership with hospital settings.
• Dental Sleep Medicine Treatment for obstructive sleep disorders and snoring through oral appliances, maxillary expanders, and coordination with orthognathic surgery.
• CARE (HIV) Dental Services Specialized dental services for patients with HIV, providing comprehensive oral healthcare in a compassionate environment.
• Academic Programs (DDS, IDS, Dental Hygiene) Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), International Dental Studies (IDS), and Dental Hygiene degree programs providing world-class dental education.
• Continuing Education Professional development and continuing education courses for dental professionals including the Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP) program and Botox treatment courses.
• Advanced RDAEF Program Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions program expanding California's oral healthcare workforce capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-40% cost savings compared to typical Bay Area private dental offices
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Stanford UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIH-NIDCR Pacific-Stanford PRIMED Program: A collaboration between University of the Pacific and Stanford University focusing on the next generation of clinical oral health researchers by providing formal training and mentorship to students, residents, faculty and alumni.
• VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPostdoctoral prosthodontic residency training site for dental residents from University of the Pacific, providing advanced clinical training in prosthodontics.
• UCLAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaxillofacial Prosthodontics specialization training site, providing advanced subspecialty training beyond prosthodontic residency for Pacific dental graduates.
• International Team for Implantology (ITI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-director of ITI Scholar Center at the dental school, supporting implant dentistry education and research.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NYU College of Dentistry: Largest U.S. dental school with very high-volume teaching clinics, broad specialty services, and large DDS/IDS enrollment. Comparable in scale of clinical operations and patient throughput.
• University of Washington School of Dentistry: Public dental school with comprehensive specialty clinics and major research enterprise; comparable teaching-clinic-plus-research operating model in a Pacific Coast metro.
• UCSF School of Dentistry: Public dental school in San Francisco offering DDS, specialty residencies, and patient care clinics in the same city and overlapping patient base. Operates a teaching-clinic hybrid model nearly identical to Dugoni across general dentistry, specialty services, and faculty practice.
• University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine: Private Ivy-affiliated dental school operating specialty clinics, faculty practice, and research programs; closely comparable in mission, ownership (private non-profit university), and clinical-teaching integration.
• Tufts University School of Dental Medicine: Private dental school with DDS, specialty residencies, and an extensive teaching clinic network; comparable in private-university ownership, clinical scope, and East-Coast metro footprint.
• Columbia University College of Dental Medicine: Private Ivy-affiliated dental school with DDS program, specialty clinics, faculty practice, and research centers; comparable academic-clinic integrated model and similar private-university ownership structure.
• University of Michigan School of Dentistry: Top-tier U.S. dental school combining DDS/hygiene programs, extensive specialty clinics, and large research enterprise. Highly comparable teaching-clinic-plus-research operating model.
• UCLA School of Dentistry: Public dental school with comprehensive specialty clinics, faculty practice, and research centers; an active partner via maxillofacial prosthodontics training for Dugoni graduates. Comparable in scope across DDS, specialty residencies, and clinical services.
• Loma Linda University School of Dentistry: Private California dental school offering DDS and specialty programs with on-site teaching clinics; closest geographic/private-university peer in the California dental education market.

Broad incumbents

• Pacific Dental Services: Large U.S. DSO supporting hundreds of branded dental offices with modern digital workflows; comparable on the clinical-care side (multi-specialty general and specialty dentistry) but does not operate dental education programs, serving instead as a commercial-scale incumbent in the same patient market.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dugoni_dental
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/pacificdental
• Facebookfacebook.com/dugonischoolofdentistry
• Instagraminstagram.com/dugoni_school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

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