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Dedicate a Note for a White Coat

Do you remember the first time you wore a white coat? This right-of-passage establishes a commitment to professionalism and marks the beginning of new experiences towards patient care, so share your words of encouragement below.

White Coat Messages

Your Name*
First Last
Email*
This allows you to receive a copy of the form for your records.
Location*
City, State
Are you a graduate of UF College of Dentistry?*
- Yes
- No
What is your graduating class year?*
If you completed multiple programs through UFCD, please specify the program(s) and year for each. For example: DMD 2001, Pediatric Dentistry 2003
Do you request a specific DMD student to receive your note for his/her white coat?*
- Yes
- No
Name of student you request to receive your note*
First Last
Note to DMD student receiving his/her white coat*

News Spotlight

volunteerism

Fetner & Hartigan: A Family of Great Gator Dentists

Once a month, Alan Fetner, D.M.D. class of 1980, and his wife, Mary Hartigan, D.M.D. class of 1982, travel from Jacksonville, Florida, to Gainesville and work alongside residents and predoctoral students in the University of Florida College of Dentistry’s periodontology and prosthodontics center. They’ve made this trip, unfailingly, for many years.

scholarship support

William T. and Jackie C. Reid Scholarship in Dentistry

“We didn’t want our daughters to have to make a decision after we’re gone about where our support would go,” Reid said. “We said, ‘let’s make the decision now, during our lifetime.” — Dr. Terry Reid

academy of alumni & friends support

Class of 2022 White Coat Ceremony

A special thank you to UFCD’s Academy of Alumni & Friends for making each White Coat Ceremony possible through their generous contributions.

service

Humanitarian Mission Following Hurricane Michael’s Impact

Collaborating with Remote Area Medical, thanks to a generous $5,000 donation from the American Dental Partners Foundation and Christie Dental, a contingent of UFCD faculty and students embarked on a humanitarian outreach mission to Callaway, Florida, to serve following Hurricane Michael’s devastation in the Florida Panhandle.

Alumni & Friends Events

Florida Dental Convention

We hope to see you at the Gator Dentist Reception on June 21, 2024!

Dental Fall Weekend

We look forward to welcoming UF College of Dentistry alumni for Dental Fall Weekend taking place November 15-16.

Stay Connected with UFCD

By updating your contact information, you will have access to communication and engagement opportunities from UF College of Dentistry.

Alumni Contact Update Form

Name*
First Last
Preferred Email*
Please avoid using a temporary address (such as ending in .edu) that can interrupt communication and engagement flow.
Phone*
DMD Class of*
Advanced or Graduate Program
If you completed a program other than DMD through UF College of Dentistry, please indicate the program and year. Ex: MS Endo 2008
Preferred Mailing Address*
An active mailing address allows you to receive UFCD updates and communications, like class reunion invitations and the alumni-focused Gator Dentist Today magazine.

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Employer Name and Location*
Ex: Best Dentistry – Gainesville, FL
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