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We take care of our patients every step of the way

Learn about our wide array of dental services from fillings, dentures and digital X-rays to cosmetic dentistry, facial pain treatment and orthodontics, including Invisalign ® invisible braces. Discover how you can become a patient in one of our dental clinics, and what to expect at your first appointment. We offer affordable fees and payment plans. Our San Francisco Main Clinic offers a 10% discount to people age 65+ and a 20% discount to military veterans with no dental insurance.

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San Francisco

To make an appointment at our San Francisco clinics, please call:

  • Adult Main Clinic (age 14+): 415.929.6501
  • Pediatric Dentistry Clinic: 415.929.6550
  • Orthodontic Clinic: 415.929.6555
  • Dental Hygiene Clinic: 415.929.6408
  • Special Care Clinic: 415.929.6675
  • Faculty Dental Service Group: 415.929.6524
  • Orofacial Disorders: 415.929.6611
  • CARE (HIV) Dental Services: 415.929.6448

East Bay

To make an appointment at our dental clinic in Union City (East Bay) call the Union City Dental Care Center at 510.489.5200 or visit www.unioncitydentalcare.com.

Sacramento

To make an appointment at our PDS Health Care Collaborative clinic in Sacramento, call 916.672.2774. 

Monday, December 16: New patients only (last day of clinic).

Tuesday, December 17: Emergency services available for active patients of record only. Emergency services are first-come, first-served based on availability. Intake sessions begin at 8:00 am until 1:00 pm.

Wednesday, December 18 through Monday, December 23: Emergency services available for active patients of record only. Emergency services are first-come, first-served based on availability. Intake sessions begin at 8:00 am until 3:00 pm.

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 through Thursday, January 2, 2025: Clinic is closed.

Thursday, January 2 and Friday, January 3, 2025: Emergency services available for active patients of record and new patients.

For more ER information, please visit our website or call 415.929-6501. Emergency services are first-come, first-served based on availability. Please note: the wait time to be seen in emergency can be prolonged due to the nature of the emergencies presenting. Patients who have already been screened but not accepted as patients of the school because their required treatment was too complex and beyond the scope of dental students' ability are not eligible for dental school emergency services. Intake sessions are at 8:00 am until 3:00 pm unless otherwise stated. For urgent dental emergencies during school closure, after hours or weekend emergencies, please call 1.888.372.0892.

Referral Information for Patients

Are you being referred to us by an existing dental provider?

Crowns and other single restorative procedures: you need to be a patient of record and have all your dental treatment done here; referrals for crowns and other restorative procedures will not be accepted.

Extractions/Oral Surgery: If you are experiencing dental pain, you can come to our Emergency Services clinic and they can refer you for oral surgery. In non-emergency situations, you must obtain a referral and then call our Oral Surgery Department at 415.929.6473.

Endodontics: Please obtain a written referral so we have medical documentation of the issue for which you are seeking treatment and then call the main clinic at 415.929.6501 to register for a screening appointment.

We are not accepting patients at this time for

  • Orofacial Pain
  • Special Care and Hospital Dentistry
  • Periodontics

We have compiled a list of resources and referrals to dental services in the San Francisco Bay Area. Download in English, Spanish and Chinese from the links below.

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What Our Patients Say

“It’s almost like you’re a part of the family here. It’s a wonderful place.” — Main Clinic patient

“The clinic has been a godsend. I’ve had lots of difficulties with my mouth since I was young, and I’m so thankful for the care I’ve received there.” — Main Clinic patient

“I have such a complicated mouth, but everyone at the school is very understanding of all my issues and very patient in explaining every recommended procedure and answering my questions.” — Main Clinic patient

“The Dugoni School is really family to me.” — Main Clinic patient

“Everyone I’ve ever seen at the Dugoni School has been high quality. They are professional and focused on their careers, and they explain things in a way I can understand.” — Main Clinic patient

The Patient Experience

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the university of the pacific seal on the san francisco campus
Dental Services
415.929.6501

Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
155 Fifth St.
San Francisco, CA 94103