University of the Pacific Names Its San Francisco Dental School in Honor of Dean Arthur A. Dugoni
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On August 28, Dean Alfano joined 1,600 guests from across the nation, including 22 deans of U.S. dental schools and other leaders in the profession, public officials, corporate executives, and faculty, students, and staff, in celebrating the naming of the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in honor of Dr. Arthur A. Dugoni, its Dean for 26 years. In naming the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, Pacific became the first university in the U.S. or Canada to name its dental school after a current dean. “To describe Art Dugoni as a ‘dean’s dean,’ is an
understatement,” said Dean Alfano. “Art’s intellect, integrity, and
commitment to innovation in dental education have made him a living
legend. Throughout his 56-year career in dentistry and dental education,
Art, a native of San Francisco, has educated and inspired more than
6,000 dental students and countless dental professionals. By combining
a focus on humanism with excellence in clinical education, research,
and care, he has led the School of Dentistry at Pacific to national
renown. In the process, he has succeeded in fostering extraordinary
alumni devotion, attracting impressive private and public philanthropy,
and earning the immense gratitude of the citizens of San Francisco.
Art has been president of the California Dental Association, the American
Dental Association, the American Dental Education Association, and
several other organizations. And, in the event anyone thinks he is
slowing down, he is now President of the ADA Foundation, fast at work
on his dream of raising $1.0 billion for dental education. I am extremely
proud to be among his numerous professional colleagues, friends, and
family in saluting him on this wonderful occasion.”
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