The biggest alumni event of the year for Gator Dentists
Revisit your alma mater this coming November as the UF College of Dentistry celebrates its past and looks forward to its transformative years ahead. Join us for Dental Fall Weekend 2026 and remember what makes Gator Dentist Nation so special.
Friday, Nov. 6 & Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
UFCD's annual Dental Fall Weekend
Take the opportunity to walk down memory lane. Join us in the Swamp this fall for the UF College of Dentistry's annual Dental Fall Weekend. This year is especially exciting as we celebrate the golden anniversary of our very first graduating class of 1976.
Save on your stay. Book in a discounted hotel block today:
We get it; football season in the Swamp means surging hotel rates. That’s why we work with local hotels to secure discounted rates for UFCD alumni and their families. Consider planning your weekend trip to Gainesville for DFW early this year.
Booking Cut-off Dates:
- The Hilton: September 29
- Hotel Eleo: October 6
- Courtyard by Marriott: October 6
1514 SW 14th St
Hotel Eleo
1714 SW 34th St
The Hilton
3700 SW 42nd
Courtyard by Marriott
Earn CE Credits
"How Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality Are Redefining Orthodontic Practice and Education"
Friday, Nov. 6 | 1:30 to 3 p.m. Join Divakar Karanth, Program Director of Graduate Orthodontics, to explore how AI and VR are transforming dental education and practice. Discover research-backed applications for Natural Language Processing in clinical note synthesis and see how virtual reality supplements hands-on training.
CE Course with Dr. Karanth | Friday, Nov. 6, 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Reconnect & network
DFW Alumni Reception
Friday, Nov. 6 | Starts at 6 p.m.
Kick off the weekend with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a walk down memory lane. Enjoy evening remarks from Dean Isabel Garcia as we celebrate UFCD’s history and toast to the future of our alma mater.
Tailgate with old friends
Block Party at UFCD
Saturday, Nov. 7
Bring the whole family for free food and fun at our newest gameday tradition. Connect with fellow alumni, faculty and current students to experience the energy shaping the next generation of Gator Dentists.
More details to come!
Catch some Gator Football
Gameday @ the Swamp
Saturday, Nov. 7
The Gators take on the Oklahoma Sooners in the Swamp! Check back in June 2026 to access our exclusive UFCD ticket block. Secure your seats within the first four weeks to lock in special alumni pricing before the block moves to dynamic public rates.
Honoring Our Golden Gators
A Legacy 50 Years in the Making
Whether it has been five years or fifty since you walked the halls of the Dental Sciences Building, your journey is part of our history. We will be offering special recognition for all alumni celebrating milestone anniversaries (years ending in 1 and 6). Not a milestone year? No problem! Every alum is a vital part of the Gator Dentist Nation. We want to see every class represented as we celebrate our past and look toward the future.
Want to see what you missed last year?
Questions about Dental Fall Weekend or other alumni events? Please email us!
Once a Gator, always a Gator.
Stay in the Gator Dental loop.
We’re finalizing our plans for Dental Fall Weekend 2026. Ensure your email and mailing addresses are current so you can be the first to know when registration goes live.