{"id":3212,"date":"2024-01-19T15:11:59","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T15:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/schools\/?p=3212"},"modified":"2024-01-19T17:47:38","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T17:47:38","slug":"welcome-to-the-profession-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/schools\/2024\/01\/19\/welcome-to-the-profession-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the profession"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3259 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/schools\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/01\/WelcomeProfession2023.2-242x300.png\" alt=\"Students walk off the stage after receiving their white coats.\" width=\"207\" height=\"240\" \/>As a significant step in the journey of dental and dental hygiene students, the Welcome to the Profession Ceremony marks the beginning of their rigorous training with a symbolic gesture \u2014 the presentation of their UT Health San Antonio-branded white coats and scrub coats. These garments signify their entry into the world of dentistry and embody the professionalism, responsibility and commitment they choose to embrace.<\/p>\n<p>The event was held in its traditional location on July 29 within the institution\u2019s Dr. and Mrs. James L. Holly Auditorium. 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