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Huszti Dental Care founders Bill Huszti and Anna Chong-Huszti celebrated along with their daughters as their oldest, Olivia, second from left, participated in the White Coat Ceremony at Detroit Mercy Dental.
A landmark event in many healthcare education programs, the White Coat Ceremony, for Olivia, means her journey through dental school is halfway over! The ceremony is meant to remind the students about the importance of their chosen field and calls on them to uphold the high ethics and standards of care required by the field. Together, the students recited an oath that binds them to the highest degree of patient care.
Students will now be able to work with patients at the Detroit Mercy Dental Center, which provides patient-centered care and comprehensive dental services in a state-of-the-art facility.
Most patients at the center are part of the student clinical program where student doctors provide treatment under the supervision of licensed faculty dentists. Services are provided at a reduced rate, making costs more affordable for the patient.
"Today was a big milestone for me as I received my white coat from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry," Olivia said. "I couldn't be more excited to take another step toward joining my parents at Huszti Dental Care and fulfilling my dreams of walking in their footsteps."
Olivia is a strong student who also gives back to the school, volunteering her time at many events, attending conferences and was class president her first year.
Even though Olivia's parents also graduated from University of Detroit Mercy, this was their first White Coat Ceremony. That's because the school did not begin the tradition until after they graduated.
It won't be their last, though: Their second daughter, Sophia, is right behind Olivia at the same school. Her White Coat Ceremony will come next year around this time.
Congratulations to Olivia and the whole Huszti family!