Arthur A. Dugoni

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Arthur A. Dugoni is a visionary leader in dental education and oral health policy, best known for his forward-looking perspectives on the integration of medicine, technology, and dentistry. His most-cited work, "The Role of Medicine and Technology in Shaping the Future of Oral Health" (2020, 19 citations), is a seminal commentary that anticipates transformative shifts in the delivery of oral care. Dugoni argues that advances in health care will drive the integration of oral and systemic health, while also emphasizing the growing recognition that oral health directly impacts overall well-being. Beyond this publication, his career is defined by a profound impact on dental education as a longtime dean and president of the University of the Pacific’s Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry—an institution renamed in his honor. His contributions have shaped curricula, fostered interdisciplinary collaboration, and inspired a generation of practitioners to embrace a holistic, patient-centered approach. With a legacy that bridges clinical practice, educational reform, and technological innovation, Dugoni remains a pivotal figure in modern dentistry.