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Purpose: Our Purpose is to Help People Lead Healthy Lives 
Vision: Improving Health and Wellness through Innovation in Programs, Partnerships and People
Founded: Founded in 1896 as the College of Physicians and Surgeons; Affiliated with 黑料不打烊 in 1962
Location: 155 Fifth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Tel. 415.929.6400 / 
Accreditation: Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
Intirim Dean: Dr. Elisa Ch谩vez
Founded: 1896
Enrollment: 550
Faculty and Staff: 506 
Alumni: 8,356 (living)
School Profile:
The only dental school in the United States with a decades-long track record of offering a year-round accelerated three-year DDS program
Offering degrees or certificates through seven academic programs:
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS)
 - International Dental Studies (IDS)
 - Orthodontics
 - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
 - Global Dental Educators Program
 - Advanced Education in Endodontology
 - Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
 
Tuition (2025-2026):
- DDS, IDS, Orthodontics and Endodontics programs: $131,748
 
Clinical Services:
- 12 University-run clinics in San Francisco
 - Services provided at extramural sites throughout Northern California
 - The school's clinics provide nearly $24 million of oral healthcare services ($10 million of which is uncompensated) to the public at a discounted price compared to the typical cost at a private Bay Area dental office. The school is a significant provider of care to the culturally and socio-economically diverse population of the San Francisco Bay Area.
 - More than 92,500 patient visits and nearly 18,000 total patients served annually.
 - Clinic services in San Francisco include a Main Clinic; CARE (HIV) Clinic; Emergency Care; Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic; Orthodontic Clinic; Pacific Center for Orofacial Disorders; Pediatric Dentistry Clinic; Radiology Clinic and Pacific Center for Special Care.
 
Hallmarks:
- First U.S. dental school to offer a three-year DDS program
 - Strong clinical and practice management program
 - Emphasis on leadership and giving back to the profession and community
 - Quality, comprehensive patient care
 - Integrated Pacific Dental Helix Curriculum
 - Strong alumni support
 - Largest dental school capital fundraising campaign in the U.S. ($65.7 million)