Class of 2030 DDS Admitted Student Day
9:30am - 10:30am - Coffee & Connections
10:30am - Formal Program Begins
2:30pm - Formal Program Ends
About the Event
Congratulations on your admission to our DDS program! In honor of your achievement, the School of Dental Medicine is hosting its Admitted Student Day on Saturday, March 14, 2026. We know where you decide to pursue dental school is important.
This event will provide you and your family/friends an opportunity to:
- Meet your future faculty and peers.
- Begin networking with your classmates.
- Ask any and all questions you didn't ask during your interview.
We encourage admitted students to bring their family/friends to this event as there are specific sessions geared specifically for them.
Admitted Student Day Video
Day of Event
Start your conference day with a relaxed networking session over coffee. Coffee & Connections offers attendees the opportunity to meet fellow classmates, current D1 students, and event organizers in an informal setting before the day’s programming begins. This morning mixer is the perfect way to ease into the day, become part of the school, and set the tone for a wonderful day ahead.
10:30am |
School of Dental Medicine Welcome |
| 10:35am |
Dean's Welcome Dr. Marcelo W. B. Araujo, Dean, School of Dental Medicine
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| 10:40am |
Class of 2030 Welcome Tara Mirza & Justin Barnes
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| 10:50am |
American Student Dental Association (ASDA) Monique Kapur-Mauleon, current President Gina Nguyen, incoming President
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| 11:00am |
Buffalo Outreach and Community Assistance (BOCA) Harley Gold, incoming President
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| 11:10am |
About the City of Buffalo Dr. Jennifer Helfer, Assistant Director of Admissions
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| 11:30am |
Financial Aid Christina Horner, Financial Aid Advisor, University at Buffalo
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| 12:15pm |
Lunch with current students |
| 1:15pm |
Student Breakout Session - Meet Your New Colleagues - organized by current students
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Family Breakout Session - Supporting Your DDS Student Dr. Mary Bush, Associate Dean for Student Affairs Ada Lam, DDS Class of 2028
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| 2:00pm |
Looking Ahead, Final Remarks, and School Tours Luke Ramey, Director of Admissions
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Event Registration Link
Buffalo Travel Information
Event Questions
Please contact Kelli Bocock-Natale
Director of Student Recruitment & Event Planning
716-829-5738