The White Coat Ceremony is an annual tradition celebrating students' transition into the clinical portion of our program. The ceremony includes second-year DDS students and first-year IDS students, as well as our second-year dental hygiene students.
Message From the Interim Dean
Dear DDS/IDS Class of 2027, and DH Class of 2026,
What a privilege and a pleasure to host you and your loved ones at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry’s White Coat Ceremony, as you begin the patient-care phase of your dental education! The faculty and staff of the Dugoni School of Dentistry are extremely proud of you. We will continue to guide and support you as you learn and grow. The White Coat Ceremony is a significant milestone, emphasizing the values of integrity, ethical behavior, respect for patients, and your responsibility to the community.
Special thanks to our Alumni Association and Office of Development for generously sponsoring the program and to our Marketing and Communications team for organizing the event.
Please click the links below if you would like to view or share the recording of your ceremony, as well as photos from the event.
Seeing the members of the DDS/IDS Class of 2027 and the Dental Hygiene Class of 2026 wear the white coat for the first time and recite the professional oath was so meaningful for me and it was a special and wonderful moment to share with all of your friends and family. On behalf of the entire Dugoni School family, I wish you the greatest success as you continue your journey to become a skilled and conscientious oral healthcare professional.
Elisa M. Chávez, DDS
Interim Dean
