Dr. Jaclyn Pak is a Sacramento-area native, raised nearby in Fair Oaks. She attended Mira Loma High School before heading to sunny UC San Diego, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology/Neuroscience. Dr. Pak then moved to Los Angeles, where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery and Master of Science in Oral Biology degrees at UCLA School of Dentistry. Active in both academic and social extracurricular activities, she conducted extensive systematic review research on endodontic outcomes, leading to multiple scientific paper publications in peer-reviewed journals. Beyond the research lab, Dr. Pak served as ASB social chair, organizing events for the dental student body.