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New Dental Students Receive White Coats

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Dr. William Wright, president of the Michigan Dental Association, welcomed first-year dental students into the oral health care profession at this fall's White Coat Ceremony. [Photo by Call Photography]One hundred five first-year dental students were welcomed into the dental profession during the School’s eighth annual White Coat Ceremony at Rackham Auditorium on September 25.

Welcoming the students and reminding them of their obligations to their patients and the profession in his keynote address was Dr. William Wright, president of the Michigan Dental Association. Wright earned his dental degree from U-M in 1975 and a master’s degree in orthodontics, also from U-M, in 1984.

After receiving their white coats, the dental students recited an oath promising to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, care and excellence.

The 62 men and 43 women who are members of the Dental Class of 2013 were selected from 2,098 applicants. Fifty-one are Michigan residents, 54 are from out of state. Their average age is 24.

More photos:

Fourth-year dental students Beth Vinckier (left) and Natolya Thomas help first-year dental student Mattie Haslett with her white coat. [Photo by Call Photography] William Ballard beams after receiving his white coat. [Photo by Call Photography] Sarah Kelly was one of 105 first-year dental students to receive a white coat. [Photo by Call Photography] Amogh Naik extends his arms to make sure his new white coat fits. [Photo by Call Photography] Scott Michaels is helped into his white coat by Beth Vinckier (left) and Natolya Thomas. [Photo by Call Photography]

 

Contact: Sharon Grayden, Communications Director (734) 615-2600, dentistry.communications@umich.edu, or Jerry Mastey, Editor, School of Dentistry (734) 615-1971, jmastey@umich.edu.

The University of Michigan School of Dentistry is one of the nation’s leading dental schools engaged in oral health care education, research, patient care, and community service. General dental care clinics and specialty clinics providing advanced treatment enable the School to offer dental services and programs to patients throughout Michigan. Classroom and clinic instruction prepare future dentists, dental specialists, and dental hygienists for practice in private offices, hospitals, academia, and public agencies. Research seeks to discover and apply new knowledge that can help patients worldwide. For more information about the School of Dentistry, visit us on the Web at: www.dent.umich.edu.