The UMKC SOD community participated in “Rock Your Socks,” Wednesday, March 21, to support World Down Syndrome Day by wearing their craziest socks. When people asked about their socks, participants were encouraged to help bring awareness of all the incredible individuals born with Down’s Syndrome.

Members of the DDS Class of 2020 and the DH Class of 2019 Transition into the Profession

Members of the DDS Class of 2020 and the DH Class of 2019 were welcomed to the clinical phase of their educational programs during the annual Transitioning into the Profession Ceremony, held Friday, June 1, 2018, at the Folly Theater. Dr. Simon MacNeill, Professor, Department of Periodontics, welcomed everyone before introducing the keynote speaker, Dr. Emily Day, UMKC SOD alumna and owner of Sunny Day Pediatric Dentistry. Representatives of the DH Class of 2019 and the DDS Class of 2020 took turns reading their respective Code of Ethics, which were then signed by each class member as they crossed the stage to be presented with a white coat (DDS students) or scrubs (DH students). Following the ceremony, participants and well- wishers adjourned to the School of Dentistry for a reception