Loma Linda University School of Dentistry has provided dental education since 1953. The school offers the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and bachelor of science degree in dental hygiene as well as advanced education programs in anesthesia, endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, prosthodontics, orthodontics, periodontics, pediatric dentistry and implant dentistry. Charles J. Goodacre is dean of the school. The privately-supported school has 355 students and offers a clinic for patients.