2025 White Coat Ceremonies

About the White Coat Ceremony

  • 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. 

International Dentist Program White Coat Ceremony - May 9, 2025

International Dentist Program students standing and kneeling in their white lab coats for a group photo.

 

  • Friday, May 9, 2025
  • 11:30 Doors Open
  • The luncheon and ceremony will be held at the Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar Ballroom, 5010 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226

 

 

Class of 2029 DDS White Coat Ceremony - Friday, August 8, 2025

"white coat ceremony".
  • Friday, August 8, 2025
  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  •  The ceremony will be held at Lippes Concert Hall (formerly known as Slee Concert Hall) UB North Campus, 120 Coventry Road, Amherst, NY 14228
  • The luncheon will be held at the Buffalo Marriott Niagara, 1340 Millersport Hwy, Amherst NY 14221

Sponsorship Acknowledgement

  • The School of Dental Medicine gratefully acknowledges the Alan Gross Fund in sponsoring the White Coat and Welcome Ceremonies.

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