CNU College of Dental Medicine

Develop High-Performance Dental Education Facilities: Build state-of-the-art simulation labs, clinical operatories, radiographic imaging suites, and sterilization spaces aligned with modern dental curricula.

Enhance Clinical Education and Patient Care: Establish patient care environments that allow students to gain hands-on experience while delivering services under licensed supervision.

Retrofit Building Systems for Medical Use: Upgrade mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to accommodate specialized dental and healthcare utilities, including medical gases and data networks.

Ensure Compliance and Accreditation Readiness: Design in accordance with requirements from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA),CBC, ADA, and local health regulations.

Sustainable and Safe Design: Integrate hygienic, efficient, and environmentally conscious materials and systems that support infection control and long-term operational efficiency

Interior Renovation and Space Planning: Complete reconfiguration of the building’s interior to support didactic instruction, simulation-based training, and outpatient clinical care.

Dental Equipment Installation: Integration of dental chairs, imaging machines, suction and vacuum systems, and digital charting stations tailored to educational workflows.

Mechanical and Electrical Upgrades: Implementation of energy-efficient HVAC systems, enhanced lighting, emergency power, and specialized plumbing infrastructure.

Administrative and Support Areas: Construction of offices, academic lounges, reception zones, and student resource areas to support operational and academic needs.

Technology and Network Infrastructure: Installation of secure IT systems to support electronic health records, remote instruction, and diagnostic imaging software.

Phase 1 – Planning and Permitting (Early 2023): Program development, regulatory coordination, and design documentation.

Phase 2 – Demolition and Core Work (Mid 2023): Interior strip-out, utilities-routing, and construction staging.

Phase 3 – Systems and Structural Upgrades (Late 2024): Installation of dental utilities, MEP enhancements, and structural reinforcements.

Phase 4 – Final Buildout and Finishes (2025): Fit-out of dental operatories, teaching labs, finishes, and technology systems.

Phase 5 – Inspections and Occupancy (Expected 2025): Final regulatory sign-offs, commissioning, and phased academic/programmatic move-in.

Energy Efficiency: Use of LED lighting, smart HVAC zoning, and building controls to reduce energy consumption.

Water Conservation: Low-flow fixtures and efficient sterilization equipment contribute to reduced water usage.

Health & Safety Compliance: Infection control features include antimicrobial surfaces, proper waste handling zones, and negative pressure areas in clinical environments.

Regulatory Conformance: Fully compliant with local zoning, building, and healthcare facility codes and standards

The CNU College of Dental Medicine’s new facility expands access to dental education and healthcare in Sacramento. In addition to training the next generation of oral health professionals, the clinic will serve the public—particularly underserved populations—with preventative and restorative dental services. By placing education and service under one roof at 2201 Broadway, CNU reinforces its role as a healthcare innovator and a community partner committed to wellness and equity.