Congratulations, Class of 2024 Graduates!
I’m delighted to recognize your accomplishments and the culmination of your many years of hard work and dedication. I feel especially connected to your class, having started my deanship alongside you during the pandemic. I witnessed your dedication, adaptability, and optimism as you navigated dental school through challenging times. On behalf of all of us at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, including your faculty and mentors, we are very proud of you. We have admired your growth and progress over the years, and know that you all have very bright futures ahead!
Your achievements have been impressive. You will go on to residencies, clinical practices, and other exciting opportunities across the country and the globe. I know you will make an impact as the skilled clinicians, insightful researchers, and compassionate caregivers you have become. You will be the next generation to lead, innovate, and propel the dental field forward.
As you take your next steps, I know you will take with you lasting bonds with the classmates and mentors you’ve met here. As alumni, you join a distinguished cohort of graduates who are leaders in the profession, devoted to making a difference in the lives of others.
I hope you will hold fond memories of your time at HSDM. On behalf of the entire community, we can’t wait to see where your dreams will take you!
Best wishes,
William V. Giannobile, DDS, DMSc96, PD96
Dean and A. Lee Loomis, Jr. Professor of Oral Medicine, Infection & Immunity