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We're at 127 years. For more than a century, the VCU School of Dentistry has served as the commonwealth's only dental school. Apply to a program » Become a patient » VCU Health's new outpatient facility Future home of our dental clinics Construction Cam Patient services Every oral health specialty in one central location » White Coat Ceremony Information on February's ceremony for students and guests » Graduation events Timeline of events and final tasks for graduating students » Patient services Through VCU Dental Care , the VCU School of Dentistry takes pride in the quality and affordability of care and service it provides to the general public. Our patients are cared for by a professional and friendly staff who help them achieve optimal oral health. To meet your specific needs both financially and medically, VCU Dental Care offers three levels of service in general dentistry. If cost is your major concern, our student practices provide the most affordable care, but you will need to allow extra time for an appointment. If your time is precious, our faculty private practice appointments typically last 45 minutes. If your needs fall somewhere in between, take a look at our specialty and graduate education practices. Our specialty practices can help with a wide range of dental care, all at a fraction of the cost of private practice. Our services General dentistry Pediatric dentistry Emergency care Braces Cosmetic care Gum disease treatment Facial and jaw pain Implants, crowns and bridges Oral and facial surgery Root canals Pathology services Make an appointment » White Coat Ceremony The VCU School of Dentistry’s White Coat Ceremony symbolizes dental and dental hygiene students’ entrance into the health-care profession of dentistry and marks their transition from the study of preclinical to clinical health sciences. This year's ceremony will take place Friday, February 28 from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Richmond Marriott Downtown . Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony. Valet parking will be available that day ranging from $15 to $30 depending on length of stay. Each member in the D.D.S. Class of 2022 and Dental Hygiene Class of 2021 will receive 5 tickets for invited friends and family to join them in celebrating this important event. Students participating in the ceremony do not need a ticket to enter. Students should arrive no later than 1:15 p.m. with their white coats pressed and ready for presentation. Students should enter the hotel from the fifth street entrance. Upon arrival, proceed to the Salon G which is located next to the Ballroom. Dress code for the men - dress shirt and tie with dress slacks, for the ladies - nice dress or sweater/blouse and dress slacks. Guests should proceed to the Grand Ballroom to locate seating. Based on seating capacity and fire safety regulations, all invited guests must have a ticket to enter the Ballroom. Tickets will be distributed Monday, Feb. 24 outside the Crockett Lounge from 12 - 2 p.m. If you are unable to pick up your tickets during that time, please see Cindy Cheely in the Dean’s Office (Lyons 450) any time before Friday, February 28 to pick up your tickets. Area hotels » Restaurants and dining » The Dentist's Pledge I, as a member of the dental profession, will keep this pledge and these stipulations. I understand and accept that my primary responsibility is to my patients, and I shall dedicate myself to render, to the best of my ability, the highest standard of oral health care and to maintain a relationship of respect and confidence. Therefore, let all come to me safe in the knowledge that their total health and well-being are my first considerations. I shall accept the responsibility that, as a professional, my competence rests on continuing the attainment of knowledge and skill in the arts and sciences of dentistry. I acknowledge my obligation to support and sustain the honor and integrity of the profession, and to conduct myself in all endeavors such that I shall merit the respect of patients, colleagues and my community. I further commit myself to the betterment of my community for the benefit of all of society. I shall faithfully observe the Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct set forth by the profession. All this I pledge with pride in my commitment to the profession and the public which it serves. — Written by VCU faculty member Robert Strauss and a group of VCU students in 1990; adopted by the American Dental Association Graduation events Timeline of events Friday, Jan. 31 Graduation applications due TBD Grad Fair Larrick Student Center Monday, March 9 12 p.m. Graduation meeting Lyons Dental Building, Room 442 Friday, April 3 Future Plans Survey due Wednesday, May 6 6 p.m. Senior Toast Dinner Crockett Lounge Thursday, April 30 Senior Gala Friday, May 1 ADEA Survey due Exit Checklist due D.D.S. and DH program evaluations due Thursday, May 7 11 a.m. Senior Awards Ceremony W. Baxter Perkinson Jr. Building, Room 3121 Friday, May 8 9:30 a.m. Military Promotion Ceremony Dominion Energy Center Gottwald Playhouse Friday, May 8 1 p.m. Hooding Ceremony Dominion Energy Center Carpenter Theatre Saturday, May 9 10 a.m. VCU Commencement Greater Richmond Convention Center Congratulations on your milestone achievement. You have worked hard to reach this level of success and the entire faculty and staff are proud of your accomplishment. These sites provide important information regarding graduation for graduates and guests. Please familiarize yourself with the dates and times of all events. Information for graduates » Information for guests » Dental professionals We provi...