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Bruce Peltier is an Adjunct Professor at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, and a Part-Time Faculty member in the Counseling Psychology department at the University of San Francisco. He holds a unique interdisciplinary background with a BS in Engineering & Leadership from USMA West Point (1970), MEd in Counseling (1974), PhD in Counseling (1979), and an MBA (1999).
- Key roles: Licensed Psychologist, Executive Coach, former President of the San Francisco Academy of Hypnosis
- Professional service: Member of University IRB Committee (2010-2015), Oral Boards Examiner for California State Board of Psychology (1988-2000)
His research focuses on doctor-patient communication ethics, cross-cultural healthcare morality, and executive leadership coaching. He has published extensively on dental ethics standards and legal aspects of healthcare practice. His work bridges clinical practice, professional ethics, and organizational leadership.
Publications span dental ethics primers, legal case analyses, and foundational psychology research. Recent work emphasizes contemporary challenges in healthcare ethics and professional coaching methodologies.
- Awards emphasize teaching excellence and service: 2019 Order of the Pacific, multiple Distinguished Teaching Awards, and recognition from Pierre Fauchard Academy
Advising includes mentoring National Conference on Ethics in America (2001-2004) and editorial leadership for the Journal of the American Society for Dental Ethics (2011-2019). Active in dental ethics committees and medical education reform initiatives.
