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
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Reikart House, Williamsville, NY
  • Additional information will be provided
View 2024 IDP White Coat Ceremony Photos

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

"white coat ceremony".
  • Friday, August 8, 2025
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • University at Buffalo, Center for the Arts
2024 DDS White Coat Ceremony Video
2024 DDS White Coat Photos

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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