Respect, inclusion, individualized care, and a dedication to improving the health of the community were just a few of the guiding principles outlined in the Codes of Ethics shared by the classes at this year’s ceremony, which symbolizes the exciting transition to beginning to treat patients at the school.

The ceremony was held at the Unity Temple on the Plaza on Friday, June 2, and welcomed the Dental Class of 2025 and Dental Hygiene Class of 2024 into the clinical phase of their education, surrounded by friends and family.

As part of this milestone event overseen by Master of Ceremonies, Dr. Melynda Meredith and Dean, Dr. Steven Haas, both classes read its Code of Ethics, which is written by the students of the given class each year. Following the reading of the codes, each student is called up to the stage individually to receive their scrub jacket or white coat and then sign the code of ethics that will then be displayed in the clinic at the dental school as a reminder of the importance of their dedication to patients, education, each other and dentistry. Each class also chose an influential faculty member to provide keynote speeches. This year, Prof. Karen Davis and Dr. Luke Wezeman gave their remarks and encouragement to the classes.

Click the links below to find:

Candid photos from the event here.

Dental Class of 2025 student portraits here.

Dental Hygiene Class of 2024 student portraits here.

You can view a recorded livestream of the event here.