Press Release

Touro College of Dental Medicine Celebrates First White Coat Ceremony

PURCHASE, NY – Today, the 105 students of the inaugural class of Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) at New York Medical College received their white coats and pledged to focus on service to the community and diverse patient populations in keeping with the mission of the school. This summer, these students will begin caring for the patients at Touro Dental Health, a state-of-the-art, 32,000-square-foot dental health facility. Under the supervision of expert faculty, TCDM students will provide reduced-cost dental care to members of the Westchester community and surrounding counties. The practice is designed to handle hundreds of patients daily, providing advanced oral health care in every dental discipline.