A look at the 16th Annual White Coat Ceremony

It’s one of the most important events of the year in the Faculty of Dentistry. The excitement and emotions in the room are always palpable. And this year was no different. Students, their loved ones, donors, faculty and staff gathered to honour the third year dental class through the donning of white coats and celebrate the passage from the classroom to the clinic. The evening is also a recognition of the excellence and talent in the Faculty.

Highlights of this year included the introductory message given by Dr. Samer Abi Nader, the keynote's speaker Dr. Miriam Boillat, a student address made by Estelle Azzi, DMD '19, and Chrissa Zarafonitis, DMD '18, and a tribute to the donors made by Marie-Chantale Farhat, DMD '18.

Dr. Miriam Boillat gives the Keynote Speakers Address. No third party usage is permitted without prior consent. amcinnis [at] mcinnis.ca © Allen McInnis 2017

Big sib and little sib embrace after donning the white coat. No third party usage is permitted without prior consent. amcinnis [at] mcinnis.ca © Allen McInnis 2017

Dr. Laura de Vreeze accepts the Dr. Ralph Silverstone Award for Teaching. No third party usage is permitted without prior consent. amcinnis [at] mcinnis.ca © Allen McInnis 2017

Dr. Laura de Vreeze graciously accepted the honour of the Dr. Ralph Siverstone Teaching Award. To finish off the evening the DMD Class of 2019, donned with their white coats gave their pledge led by Dr. John Blomfield.

Class of 2019 taking the pledge. No third party usage is permitted without prior consent. amcinnis [at] mcinnis.ca © Allen McInnis 2017

Proud onlookers snap pictures during the ceremony. No third party usage is permitted without prior consent. amcinnis [at] mcinnis.ca © Allen McInnis 2017

See all the photos from the evening here. Read the official program here.