School of Dentistry

Founded in 1881, the UCSF School of Dentistry is a world-renowned institution of oral and craniofacial health, advancing the field through excellence in education, service, research and patient care. It offers top-ranked graduate and postgraduate programming and boasts a multidisciplinary research enterprise that covers basic, translational, clinical and implementation sciences. Regularly ranked the top dental school in the country in NIH research funding, the UCSF School of Dentistry continues to progress not only oral health but also overall health in local communities and beyond.

Policies

Engagement and Absence

• Engagement Policy
• Assisting and Attendance in Predoctoral Dental Student Clinics
• General Absence Procedures

Leaves and Withdrawals

• Parental Leave Policy
• Religious Accommodation Guidelines
• Short Term Leave of Absence Procedures
• Withdrawal and Leave of Absence Policy

Grading

• Academic Grading Policy
• Academic Grading Definitions
• Academic Grading Appeals Procedures

Remediation and Formal Guidance Plans

• Flowchart - Course Progression
• Student Progress and Remediation Policy

Student Status Committee and Global Assessment

• Progression Through the Curriculum
• Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
• Probation and Dismissal Procedures

Professionalism

• Statement of Professional Behavior
• Honor Code and Clinic Pledge
• Procedures for Handling Breaches of Professionalism
• Flowchart for Handling Breaches of Professionalism
• Health and Safety Compliance Policy
• Sexual Harassment (Title IX) and Other Harassment
• Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policies and Procedures
• UCSF Policy on Student Conduct and Discipline

Please visit the School of Dentistry Education Handbook for a full list of policies and procedures.

Doctoral

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
• International Dentist Pathway (DDS)
• Oral and Craniofacial Sciences DDS/PhD Program

Certificate

• Dentistry Postgraduate Program - Certificate
• Postgraduate Program in Dental Public Health - Certificate
• Postgraduate Program in Oral Medicine - Certificate
• Postgraduate Program in Orthodontics - Certificate
• Postgraduate Program in Pediatric Dentistry - Certificate
• Postgraduate Program in Periodontology - Certificate