- Events
- Expressions Winter 2021
Pledge of Professionalism
BDS3 Committed to Providing Professional and Ethical Patient Care
75 Bachelor of Dental Surgery Year 3 students took the oath
75 Bachelor of Dental Surgery Year 3 (BDS3) students committed to taking on their responsibilities of providing clinical treatments, meeting both professional and ethical standards to their patients during the Clinical Pledging Ceremony 2021 on 8 September. Attending the ceremony were Guest of Honor Dr Kelvin K.W. To, Head, Department of Microbiology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine; Professor Thomas Flemmig, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, and teachers. Under their testimony, BDS3 students took the oath which also marked an important milestone for them.
Addressing the ceremony, Dr Kelvin To stated the importance of patient care as every word doctors said would mean a lot to the patients and their families. He also encouraged students to learn from patients and people around such as nurses, social workers, and colleagues. “Having a career to treat patients is very gratifying,” he said.
Dr Kelvin K.W. To, delivers his speech
During the Vote of Thanks, BDS3 student representative Miss Kelly Sze thanked the tutors. “They are shining examples and let us understand the veracious attitude and value of being a dentist,” she said, while extending her gratitude to the parents who have been supporting them enormously, especially under COVID-19 pandemic.
Students received name badges after taking the oath. Another student representative Mr Sunny Lai said: “The name badge signifies more than just a silver plate; it is a token of our ambition, our passion and our commitment as a dentist-to-be.”
Before the end of the ceremony, Professor Flemmig encouraged students, “Do good to your patients, get a good education and enjoy your profession for the rest of your life,” he concluded.
BDS3 Student representatives Miss Kelly Sze (left) and Mr Sunny Lai (right)
Professor Thomas Flemmig wishes students all the best in their clinical training