Details for the 2024 celebration are still being finalized and will be updated beginning this fall. For more information to help you plan your visit, please contact us at alumni@dental.upenn.edu.

Please select a day below to view scheduled events:

Time Event
12:00 – 1:30 PM Luminary Society & Dental Hygiene Luncheon
Schattner Pavilion & Fonseca Courtyard

In recognition of the distinction and achievement of Penn Dental Medicine alumni celebrating their 50th reunion or more, the School invites alumni from the dental classes of 1974 and earlier as well as dental hygiene alumni to the annual Luminary Society Luncheon. Meet fellow Penn Dental Medicine graduates, share memories of your time at Penn Dental, and hear how your alma mater is shaping the future of care in 2024.
2:00 – 3:00 PM The Samuel I. & Hilda B. Shames Lecture
The Arthur B. Corby Auditorium, Penn Dental Medicine
Continuing Education Credits Available (1 CDE)

Since it’s establishment in 2021, the Center for
Integrative Global Oral Health has united experts
affiliated with the World Health Organization, the
American Dental Association, FDI World Dental
Federation, and other influential figures to address
the challenges of promoting equitable oral health
on local, national, and global levels. Join us to hear
insights from Michael Glick, DMD (GD’88), Director
of the Center for Integrative Global Oral Health and
Alonso Carrasco-Labra DDS, MSc, PhD, Director
of the Cochrane Oral Health Collaborating Center at
Penn Dental Medicine.
3:00 – 3:30 PM Meet & Greet with Penn Dental Medicine Admissions
Schattner Pavilion, Penn Dental Medicine

Stop by to meet Penn Dental Medicine’s Admissions team including Mark Mitchell, Assistant Dean of Admissions; Brian Hahn, Director of Admission; Menty Bayleyen, Associate Director of Admissions; and Kara Fraiman (D’92 GD’94), Assistant Director of Admissions.
Beginning at 3:30 PM Friday Guided Tours
Tours depart from the Atrium

Tour highlights include the School’s new Personalized
Care Suite and Digital Design Center as well as stops
in the Schattner Clinic (formerly Main Clinic), Library,
and more!
4:00 – 5:00 PM Alumni Awards Reception
Dean’s Courtyard

Recipients of this year’s alumni awards will be honored, and awards will be presented prior to the Reunion Celebration. Join us in celebrating the accomplishments and achievements of the following Penn Dental Medicine Alumni:

Cecile Feldman C’80, D’84, GD’85, WG’85
Thomas Evans Achievement Award

Joy Abt D’94 & Betty Peebles DH’59
Alumni Award of Merit

Evan Eisler D’15
Young Alumni Award of Merit

Dr. Nathan Kobrin (posthumously) & Dr. David Swiecinski
Honorary Alumni

For a list of past award recipients, please click here.
5:00 – 7:00 PM Penn Dental Medicine Reunion Celebration
Schattner Pavilion & Fonseca Courtyard

Come together with classmates and friends at a
special reception commemorating all Penn Dental
reunion classes. Enjoy a delightful spread of
substantial hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and explore
the recently renovated spaces of the School during
guided tours.
Beginning at 6:00 PM Reunion Class Celebrations

Many of this year’s reunion classes are planning special class celebrations on Friday and/or Saturday evening. Please click here to visit our class reunions page for more information »

Time Event
9:00 – 10:00 AM Dean’s Council & Alumni Society Executive Committee Combined Meeting
This is a closed meeting to current members of the Dean’s Council and Alumni Society Executive Board.
10:00 – 11:00 AM Penn Dental Hospitality Suite
Schattner Atrium

Doors will be open for alumni to stop in, peruse old yearbooks and memorabilia, and relax with mimosas and light breakfast fare.
10:00 – 11:00 AM Saturday Guided Tours
Tours will depart from the Henry Schein Atrium of the Robert Schattner Center Tour highlights include the School’s new Personalized Care Suite and Digital Design Center as well as stops in the Schattner Clinic (formerly Main Clinic), Library, and more!
11:15 – 11:30 AM Parade Line-Up
Schattner Atrium

Grab your class flag before heading down to the parade. We will depart the School at 11:30 AM to line up for the University’s Alumni Parade on Locust Walk. You are invited to walk with us from the School or meet us on Locust Walk in the designated Professional School line-up area.
12:00 – 12:30 PM Alumni Parade
Locust Walk

Display your Penn pride by marching with Dean Mark Wolff and members of the Penn Dental Alumni Society and Dean’s Council. The parade will conclude at the Penn Dental Medicine picnic tent on Hill Square.

Please note we will depart the School at 11:30 AM to line up for the Parade on Locust Walk. You are invited to walk with us from the School or meet us on Locust Walk in the designated Professional School line-up area.
12:30 – 3:30 PM Penn Dental Medicine Alumni Picnic
Hill Square

Join fellow Dental alumni and their families fora picnic lunch with Dean Mark Wolff as well as members of the Penn Dental Alumni Society
and Dean’s Council; and Penn Dental student
ambassadors. This is a great opportunity for the entire family as activities will be available for kids of all ages including performances by the Glee Club and Penn Band. Vegetarian and Kosher meals will be available.

*Cost: $40 per person pre-registration/$45 after May 1; $15 children ages 6-16; no charge for children 5 and under
12:30 – 3:30 PM Fun Zone

We invite children of all ages to enjoy arts, crafts, and entertainment throughout campus at our various Fun Zone locations!
4:00 – 6:00 PM Quaker Kids

Bring the whole family to paint the campus Red and Blue! Stop by after the Picnic for great treats, fun activities and a screening of a movie! Most appropriate for children ages ten and under.
Beginning at 5:00 PM Reunion Class Celebrations

Many of this year’s reunion classes are planning special class celebrations on Friday and/or Saturday evening. Please click here to visit our class reunions page for more information »

Research Day 2024
Wednesday, May 15 | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
In conjunction with Alumni Weekend, the School is pleased to offer additional opportunities for alumni to experience the breadth of research activities at Penn Dental Medicine. Research Day will highlight basic and clinical research excellence at the School including featured faculty talks, poster presentations by students and postdoctoral fellows, and a poster competition.

For information on the full Research Day program, please visit www.dental.upenn.edu/researchday. Schedule and details to come in January 2024.

Advances in Clinical Care & Education Day (ACCE)Thursday , May 16 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

ACCE Day will celebrate faculty, resident and student scholarship in community service, educational initiatives, and advances in clinical
care. This year’s keynote speaker is Eileen Crespo, MD, Vice President of Medical Services at Delta Dental of Minnesota. Faculty presentations will focus on the initiatives of Penn Dental Medicine’s Center of Integrative Global Oral Health. There will be a poster competition as well. For information please visit www.dental.upenn.edu/acceday.

University Events
May 17 – 20, 2024
A variety of social, cultural, and educational activities are planned across the University from Friday, May 17, through Monday, May 20, culminating with Commencement. For a schedule of all University events, visit Penn’s Alumni Weekend website at www.alumni.upenn.edu/alumniweekend.

Please note, advanced registration is required for most University events. All questions regarding the University Alumni Weekend schedule or registration should be directed to Penn Alumni Relations as 215-898-7811.

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For More Information

Please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement:
215-898-8951
alumni@dental.upenn.edu