History and Academic Programs: - UCLA School of Dentistry established in 1964 to meet the need for a public dental school in the Los Angeles area - First graduating class in 1968 with 28 DDS degrees awarded - Student body demographics have changed over time, with equal representation of male and female students - Organised into four academic divisions - Offers a four-year DDS program with a curriculum that includes biomedical sciences and clinical rotations - Offers a two-year advanced DDS program for foreign-trained dentists - Offers 15 postgraduate training programs for U.S. and Canadian dental school graduates - Offers MS and PhD programs in Oral Biology

Continuing Dental Education: - Offers continuing dental education courses for alumni, local dentists, and dental professionals - Courses range from implants and anesthesiology to oral surgery and paediatric dentistry - Majority of courses held at the School of Dentistry, with some held in other locations

Patient Care and Dental Clinics: - Operates two dental clinics: UCLA Dental Clinics in Westwood and Wilson-Jennings-Bloomfield UCLA Venice Dental Center - Dental students, residents, and faculty provide care to patients - Clinics serve both patient oral health needs and dental student/resident education and training - Venice Dental Center focuses on treating underserved communities - Three levels of care available: general clinic staffed by pre-doctoral students, residency clinics for advanced services, and faculty group dental practice

Specialised Services: - Advanced Prosthodontics provides comprehensive dental care for complex cases - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery focuses on extractions and surgical procedures - Hospital Dentistry offers advanced treatment for patients with severe medical, physical, or mental impairments - Esthetic Dentistry focuses on appearance of teeth and gums, with limited periodontics and orthodontic treatment - Orofacial Pain specializes in treating conditions such as tight muscle jaw and sleep apnea

Research: - School of Dentistry has a strong research program - Faculty received nearly $20 million in contracts and grants in the 2013-14 fiscal year - Six research Centers of Excellence focusing on areas such as bioengineering and cancer biology - Three research centers with central themes contribute to advancements in dental and oral health care.