White Coat Ceremony
Penn Dental Medicine welcomed the Class of 2029 to campus and the study of dental medicine with its White Coat Ceremony on August 12 at the Annenberg Center for Performing Arts.
This annual tradition for incoming students of Penn Dental Medicine to accept their white coats is symbolic of their commitment to the practice of dentistry and the profession’s inherent responsibilities — Read more »
“Why I Chose Penn Dental Medicine”
A few students from the Class of 2029 share why they chose Penn Dental Medicine for their dental education.
Avleen Mudhar
“I chose Penn Dental Medicine because of its commitment to research and innovation, its dedication to serving the neighboring community and patients with compassion, and the supportive bond shared amongst students and faculty that encourages both personal and professional growth within dentistry.”
Shata Liam Stephenson
“I chose Penn Dental Medicine for its deep commitment to advancing oral health care in underserved communities and the welcoming, collaborative community fostered by its incredible faculty and staff. With this family, there’s no feat out of reach.”
Claire Doto
“I choose Penn Dental Medicine for its incredible faculty and staff who are constantly looking for ways to improve the student experience and quality of dental education. Another factor in my decision was PDM’s emphasis on training students to work with patients with complex medical needs, as this is something I am extremely passionate about.”
Adi Kurre
“I chose Penn Dental because its emphasis on didactics and research, without compromising patient care and clinical experiences, offers a truly well-rounded dental education. The amazing facilities and long-standing reputation of the school made my decision even easier.”
Grant MacElroy
“Penn Dental had nearly all the characteristics I was hoping for in a school. Its renowned educational, clinical, and specialty programs, strong alumni network, and unified campus made it the perfect choice for my dental education.”
Eric Lo
“I chose Penn Dental Medicine because of its commitment to community-based outreach, service-learning, and serving minority communities. Clinics such as Mercy LIFE, Puentes de Salud, and PennSmiles, as well as dual degree offerings in Oral and Population Health, and Public Health, will enable me to become a dentist who can effectively address and advocate against oral health disparities, whilst delivering care that is both clinically excellent and socially conscious.”
