To Alumni & Friends of the UF College of Dentistry,   It’s been an eventful 51st year in dental education, research and patient care for the college. In addition, we spent 2023 deeply engaged in preparing for a September accreditation site visit for our predoctoral and seven advanced graduate education programs including endodontics, oral pathology, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics and radiology. I am very proud of the way our faculty, staff, residents and students came together to represent Gator Dentistry, both in terms of our culture of excellence and in the warmth and spirit of the college community which truly shone brightly.  2023 Dental Fall Weekend In November we hosted alumni and their families during Dental Fall Weekend which, as always, provided a special time for class members to reunite and enjoy time together. Photos from the weekend are available at this link.   Academy of Alumni & Friends During the Academy of Alumni & Friends meeting we set several goals for alumni engagement and we’d like to hear from you about your interests – please complete this three-question survey so we can begin planning activities for the next several years.  I want to thank you for your support of our college and for playing a role in creating and sustaining the reputation for excellence that is embodied in every Gator Dentist. I look forward to seeing you in 2024 and go Gators!  Regards, Dean Garcia