UCLA School of Dentistry, dental school of the University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA School of Dentistry is a dental school in Los Angeles that is part of the University of California system. The modern building houses classrooms, labs with current equipment, and clinics where students learn and treat real patients under the guidance of faculty members.
The school was founded in 1964 to meet the need for public dental schools in Los Angeles, and the first class graduated in 1968 with 28 students. Over the decades it has expanded and grown in reputation, becoming one of the leading dental schools in the country.
The school reflects Los Angeles' diversity, with a student body that is now equally male and female after decades of change. Its commitment to community service and supporting underrepresented groups shapes how it functions and shows how the institution sees itself as a resource for local residents.
The school offers dental treatment at three locations: on campus in Westwood, and also in Venice and Inglewood, where students gain practical experience under supervision. Visitors should know that treatments are less expensive than private practices, and it is best to check beforehand for hours and how to reach each clinic.
The school receives nearly 20 million dollars per year in research funding and runs specialized centers focused on topics like oral cancer and bone loss. This research work means students benefit from the latest discoveries, and the school actively contributes to improving dentistry.
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