Department Chairperson
Rinku Saini
Assistant Professor
Faculty
Nicolas Bronzini, Assistant Professor, BS, University of California, Davis, 2002 | Certificate, University of Southern California, 2007 | DDS, University of the Pacific - School of Dentistry, 2005
Alice Chan, Assistant Professor, 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, Clinical Assistant Professor, 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
Rebecca Hsieh, Assistant Professor, B.S., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2010 | D.D.S., University of California, San Francisco, 2017 | MPH, Columbia University, 2013 | PD, Children's National Health System, 2019
David Lee, Assistant Professor, A.B., University of California at Berkeley, 1991 | D.D.S., University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, 1988
Richard Lu, Clinical Instructor, B.Sc., University of The Pacific, 2018 | D.D.S., University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, 2021
Leticia Mendoza-Sobel, Assistant Professor, 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
Simon Morris, Assistant Professor, B.S., Harvey Mudd College, 1993 | D.D.S., University of the Pacific, 1996 | Certificate, University of Southern California, 1998
Brianna Prince, Assistant Professor, A.S., Diablo Valley College, 2015 | B.Sc., University of the Pacific Arthur. A Dugoni School of Dentistry, 2019
Jamie Sahouria, Assistant Professor, B.S., University of the Pacific, 2001 | D.D.S., University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni, 2004 | Cert., University of the Pacific, 2005 | M.S., University of Texas Health Sciences Center
Rinku Saini, Assistant Professor, 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, 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, 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
Anisha Uppal, Clinical Instructor, B.A., New York University, 2014 | D.D.S., Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, 2019
Viviene Valdez, Assistant Professor, 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
Adjunct Faculty
Jay Golinveaux, Assistant Professor, B.S., University of California at Berkeley, 1996 | D.D.S., University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni, 2008 | M.S., University of California, San Francisco, 2011
Amanda Hoffmeister, Adjunct Faculty in the Pediatric Dental Department, 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
Mark Macaoay, Clinical Assistant Professor, 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
Christopher Niu, Clinical Assistant Professor, 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
Donald Schmitt, Assistant Professor, 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 or 1 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.).
