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Attend the next UC Health grand rounds: The Impact of Dentistry on California

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Dental student and teacher at UCSF

On Thursday, July 31, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (PT), join University of California Health for a special systemwide grand rounds, The Impact of Dentistry on California.

Join us virtually to learn how our UC schools of dentistry are impacting the health of our communities. UC leaders will discuss how oral health impacts overall health outcomes and the current educational model for dentistry, as well as a special focus on pediatrics and special needs, including autism.

Featured speakers

  • Yvonne L. Hernandez-Kapila DDS, Ph.D., Felix and Mildred Yip Endowed Chair in Dentistry, Associate Dean of Research and Professor of Dentistry, UCLA School of Dentistry
  • Jean Marie Star, DDS, MPH, Assistant Professor of Clinical Orofacial Sciences, Division of Pediatric Dentistry, UCSF School of Dentistry
  • Jennifer Perkins, DDS, M.D., Associate Dean of Education, HS Clinical Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, UCSF School of Dentistry

Register here to attend via Zoom

For questions, contact uchealthgrandrounds@ucop.edu.

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