Smiles on Friday – May 9, 2025

Published May 09, 2025 by
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Smiles on Friday is our weekly update from around the ECU School of Dental Medicine. Follow the activities of students, faculty, staff and residents each week. If you want to receive the email version, please send a note to smilesonfriday@ecu.edu.

Students sitting at a table.

Our newest graduates started on this journey four years ago as they came together for orientation to get to know each other and our school.

Students posing in lab coats.

Dr. Garrett Barnett, Dr. Allison Tempel, Dr. Alex Betancourt and Dr. Jesus Torrealba were thrilled to put on their White Coat to start the clinical portion of their education.

Two people with masks and surgical robes.

Dr. Kong Lor and Dr. Amiya Cunningham on their first day of clinic.

Two women with purple pirate shirts on in front of a wall.

Dr. Abigail Owens and Dr. Sara Feggeler showed off their ECU pride on our many ”Paint it Purple” days!

Student working on a mannequin giving the peace sign.

Dr. Hannah Webb practiced her skills in the Sim Lab.

Student wearing his graduation gown.

Dr. Jackson Russell prepares to go to graduation.

Group photo of the graduating dental class.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 as they complete their predoctoral program and transition to their new role of professional dentists. We wish them well in the next chapter of their lives.

Graphic with text Have a great weekend! Smile! Greg

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