DDS Class of 2030 White Coat Ceremony

• Date: Friday, Aug. 7, 2026
• Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Location: Lippes Concert Hall inside Slee Hall on UB's North Campus, 120 Coventry Road, Amherst, NY 14228

Upon completion of the ceremony, a complimentary luncheon is provided for all students and their guests at Banchetti by Rizzos Garden Grove, 550 Amherst, NY 14228. 

The White Coat Ceremony is a wonderful and meaningful tradition in which the School of Dental Medicine welcomes new IDP and DDS students as colleagues dedicated to patient care. During this event, faculty present entering students with a white coat, the symbol of clinical service and care. The students take, in unison, a pledge of professionalism. Family and friends of the entering class are invited to join us for this special occasion. A reception follows the ceremony. 

Please contact Kelli Bocock-Natale, director of predoctoral recruitment and event planning.