The 2026 White Coat Ceremony took place Saturday, July 18, 2026, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, San Francisco. Read the news story
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White Coat Ceremony at the Dugoni School
Welcome
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 2028 and DH Class of 2027,
What a privilege and a pleasure it was to celebrate this important milestone with 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 incredibly proud of all you have accomplished. We remain committed to supporting and guiding you as you continue to learn, grow, and develop into compassionate, skilled, and ethical oral healthcare professionals. The White Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of an important chapter in your education and serves as a reminder of the values that define our profession: integrity, ethical behavior, respect for patients, and a commitment to serving our communities.
Special thanks to our Alumni Association and Office of Development for generously sponsoring the program, and to our Marketing and Communications team for their outstanding work in organizing the event.
We hope you enjoy revisiting this memorable day and sharing it with your family and friends. Please click here to view the recording of the ceremony and click here to browse and download photos from the event.
Watching the members of the DDS/IDS Class of 2028 and the Dental Hygiene Class of 2027 don their white coats for the first time and recite the professional oath was truly meaningful. It was an honor to celebrate this milestone with you and your loved ones, and I hope the recording and photos help preserve the memories of this special occasion for years to come.
On behalf of the entire Dugoni School family, I wish you continued success as you progress through your education and prepare for a career dedicated to compassionate, ethical, and excellent patient care.
Warmly,
Elisa M. Chávez, DDS
Interim Dean
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