Interim Chairperson
Lucinda J Lyon
Professor of Diagnostic Sciences
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Ruth Wauqua Bol
Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
B.Sc., California State University, Bakersfield, 2000
D.D.S., University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, 2003
MPH, University of California, Los Angeles, 2009
Nicolas Bronzini
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
BS, University of California, Davis, 2002
Certificate, University of Southern California, 2007
DDS, University of the Pacific - School of Dentistry, 2005
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Alice Chan
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
B.Sc., University of the Pacific, 2009
Certificate, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 2016
D.D.S., University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, 2012
Esther Chung
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
B.Sc., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York , 2015
Certificate, University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine, 2022
D.D.S., University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine , 2020
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Rebecca Hsieh
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
B.S., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2010
D.D.S., University of California, San Francisco, 2017
MPH, Columbia University, 2013
Pediatric Dentistry, Children's National Health System, 2019
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David W Lee
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
A.B., University of California at Berkeley, 1991
D.D.S., University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, 1988
Richard Lu
Instructor of Pediatric Dentistry
B.Sc., University of The Pacific, 2018
D.D.S., University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, 2021
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Leticia Mendoza-Sobel
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
Certificate, Universidad Latinoamericana, School of Dentistry, Mexico City, 1992
Certificate, Universidad Latinoamericana, School of Dentistry, Mexico City, 1990
DDS, Escuela Nacional de Estudios Profesionales, 1981
M.S., University of Western States, 2020
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Brianna Prince
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
A.S., Diablo Valley College, 2015
B.Sc., University of the Pacific Arthur. A Dugoni School of Dentistry, 2019
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Rinku S Saini
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
Children's National Medical Center, 2009
University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2000
UCLA, 2006
BS, University of California, Irvine, 1999
DDS, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, 2005
MPH, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, 2005
MS, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2000
Michael Suh
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
B.Sc., University of California, Davis, 2010
D.D.S., University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, 2014
Kristina Svensson
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
BS, UC Berkeley, 2007
BS, UC Berkeley, 2007
DDS, university of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, 2012
DDS, university of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, 2012
Other, Children's Hospital Wisconsin, 2014
Other, Children's Hospital Wisconsin, 2014
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Anisha Uppal
Instructor of Pediatric Dentistry
B.A., New York University , 2014
D.D.S., Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine , 2019
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Viviene L Valdez
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
BS, Ohio State University, 2003
Certificate, St Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, 2008
Certificate, St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, 2010
DDS, New York University College of Dentistry, 2007
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Jay T Golinveaux
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
AB, California State University, Sacramento, 1997
BS, University of California Berkeley, 1996
DDS, University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, 2008
MS, University of California, San Francisco, 2011
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Amanda Tsoi Hoffmeister
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
B.S., University of the Pacific, 2011
Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 2016
D.D.S., Dugoni School of Dentistry, 2014
Other, The Umbra Institute, 2011
Other, Ohlone College, 2007
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Mark Macaoay
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
B.Sc., University of California, San Diego, 2000
D.D.S., University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, 2004
MAS, University of California, San Diego, 2022
M.B.A., University of Phoenix , 2019
Simon P Morris
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
BS, Harvey Mudd College, 1993
Certificate, University of Southern California, 1998
DDS, University of the Pacific, 1996
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Christopher Niu
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
B.Sc., University of the Pacific, 2016
Certificate, Children's Wisconsin, 2021
D.D.S., University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, 2019
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Jamie J Sahouria
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
BS, Karaj University, 2002
MS, Azad University, Science and Research Branch, 2006
PhD, Azad University, Science and Research Brand, 2010
PhD, Tehran University, 2011
Donald C Schmitt
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
BA, University of California, Berkeley, 1993
Certificate, University of Southern California, 2001
Certificate, Miller Children's Hospital, Long Beach, 2001
DDS, University of the Pacific, 1999
Course Descriptions
Predoctoral Courses
PD 146. Preclinical Pediatric Dentistry. 0.5 Units.
This simulation lab-based course introduces first-year IDS students to the technical aspects of preparing and restoring primary teeth and preparation of a space maintenance appliance. (2 hours lecture, approximately 6 hours lab/clinic. IDS Quarter 4.).
PD 240. Pediatric Dentistry. 3 Units.
The study of the physical and psychological development of the child; understanding and prevention of dental disease in children; differential diagnosis and treatment of dental and periodontal diseases and abnormalities in children; and modern concepts of behavioral guidance in children. (30 hours lecture. Quarters 5-6.).
PD 346. Dental Auxiliary Utilization. 1 or 2 Unit.
Rationale and system of procedures for sit-down, four-handed dental practice, including ergonomically correct practice and work-related injury prevention. (84 hours clinic in conjunction with Clinical Pediatric Dentistry. Quarters 7-10.).
PD 347. Clinical Pediatric Dentistry. 1 or 4 Unit.
Study of the diagnosis, treatment planning, and comprehensive preventive and restorative dental treatment for children. (84 hours clinic in conjunction with Dental Auxiliary Utilization. Quarters 7-10.).
