Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

So proud of the Class of 2026! 🎉 We’re almost there — Commencement begins today at 10:00 am PDT at The Masonic! Can’t be there in person? Watch the livestream here: http://dental.pacific.edu/dugonicommencementLS2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎉 Yesterday’s final class photo, graduation rehearsal and student awards set the stage for an unforgettable Commencement Weekend ahead. We can’t wait to celebrate our amazing graduates this weekend! ✨

Finals were made a little less stressful thanks to a visit by Fifi and Henry, two emotional support standard poodles, supervised by Dr. Lisa Harpenau. Students enjoyed some pleasant moments in their company in between exams!

(IPE) is vital to our students’ journey toward becoming collaborative, patient-centered health care providers. These shared learning experiences build the mutual understanding, respect, and communication skills essential for delivering safe, effective, and team-based care.

Over the years, the School of Health Sciences has provided students with IPE experiences in collaboration with other schools at Pacific, like Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy. With the launch of the , IPE at Pacific will become even more robust, allowing graduate students to collaborate and learn alongside MD students. 🏥

The School of Medicine will not only provide more physicians to the Central Valley but also add value to the region's entire health workforce. Learn more at the link in the comments below. 🔗

Congratulations to our RDAEF graduates on completing the program! Your hard work and dedication have brought you to this milestone, and we look forward to seeing all you accomplish next.

Enrollment is now open for the 2026 - 2027 program which begins September 12 and offers 8 months of comprehensive training for registered dental assistants wishing to expand their skillset — learn more and apply today at https://dental.pacific.edu/rdaef

An impressive 94 projects spanning clinical care, research and community service were showcased at our recent Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Sutro Excellence Day. Congratulations to all who participated! We can’t wait to see what you do next! Read more about Excellence Day at the link in comments

The University of the Pacific community mourns the passing of Elvira Fiorentino, a proud Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry alumna and a professor and group practice leader in the Department of Clinical Oral Health Care. She was 57.

Elvira Fiorentino ’98, dental educator, leaves legacy of compassionate care Elvira Fiorentino ’98, a faculty member and alumna of the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry who helped expand access to dental care in the community, died April 26 in Petaluma, California.

Elvira Fiorentino ’98, dental educator, leaves legacy of compassionate care Elvira Fiorentino ’98, a faculty member and alumna of the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry who helped expand access to dental care in the community, died April 26 in Petaluma, California.