2019 White Coat Ceremony
Darryl Hamamoto, DDS, PhD, associate dean for Academic Affairs, presided over the ceremony and was joined on stage by Dean Patrick Lloyd and special guests Rebecca Henderson, ’01 BSDH, ’06 MS, president of the Dental Alumni Society; Shannon Sweeney, president-elect of the Ohio Dental Hygienists’ Association; and Sharon Parsons, ’81 DDS, president-elect of the Ohio Dental Association.
“The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage – marking your transition from one phase of your life into another. We, as a greater community, are here to witness this moment, as these dental hygiene and dental students affirm their commitment to ethics, integrity, and professionalism.”
“The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage – marking your transition from one phase of your life into another,” Dean Lloyd said during his remarks. “We, as a greater community, are here to witness this moment, as these dental hygiene and dental students affirm their commitment to ethics, integrity, and professionalism.”
Dean Lloyd remarked on a college-wide initiative to enhance ethics and professionalism throughout the College of Dentistry community. “Professionalism is one of college’s core values, and it is also a fundamental principle for the members of our profession,” he said. “These ideals are represented by the white coats you will receive in this ceremony and that you will wear throughout your careers as dental professionals.”