Incoming Third-Year Dental Students Honored at Clinical Induction Ceremony

The annual Clinic Induction Ceremony for the School of Dentistry's third-year dental students was held on July 5. All students signed the Clinic Induction Pledge, and received a copy signed by Dean Bertolami along with a commemorative pen.

The ceremony was hosted by Associate Dean for Clinic Administration William F. Bird, and the pledge signing was witnessed by Dean Charles N. Bertolami and Dean Emeritus John C. Greene.

Scholarships Presented

In addition, California Dental Association (CDA) scholarships of $1,500 each were awarded to four students. The students were selected based on academic achievement, community leadership, and financial need. The awards were presented by Ms. Doni Bird, representing the CDA Foundation.

The four CDA Foundation Second-Year Scholarship Award Winners were:

• Garrett Barker
• John Dolan
• Aaron Jensen
• Jung Park

CDA Foundation Second-Year Scholarship Award Winners
(left to right): Associate Dean for Clinic Administration Bill Bird, John Dolan, CDA Foundation representative Doni Bird, Jung Park, Garrett Barker, Aaron Jensen and Dean Charles Bertolami

The Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Company supports the Clinic Induction Ceremony by providing two scholarships and funding the continental breakfast enjoyed by the third-year class at the close of the ceremony. These scholarships are awarded to one outstanding third-year dental student and one outstanding international dental student based on leadership, character, academic achievement and community service.

Dr. Bird presented the $500 instrument scholarships to:

• Anupama Krishnamurthy (International Dentist Program)
• Macario Solimon (traditional DDS program)

(left to right): Dr. Bird, Anupama Krishnamurthy, Macario Soliman and Dean Bertolami -

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