ATSU-ASDOH honors graduates at 2024 commencement ceremony
Posted: May 10, 2024![](https://www.atsu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads2/Highlights_001-768x1152.jpg)
A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) celebrated the class of 2024 on Friday, May 10, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona, where 78 students became doctors of dental medicine (DMD).
![](https://atsu-news.atsu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads2/Highlights_003-683x1024.jpg)
In addition to receiving their DMD degrees, nine students also received master of public health degrees.
Lily T. Garcia, DDS, MS, FACP, dean of Texas A&M School of Dentistry, presented the commencement address. Students were also addressed by ATSU President Craig Phelps, DO, ’84, ATSU-ASDOH Dean Robert Trombly, DDS, JD, and Norman Gevitz, PhD, senior vice president, academic affairs. Austin Shackelford, DMD, ’18, assistant professor, led graduates in the Oath to the Profession.
![](https://atsu-news.atsu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads2/Highlights_002-1024x683.jpg)
George Blue Spruce, DDS, MPH, assistant dean, American Indian affairs, gave the commencement blessing, while Mai-Ly Duong, DMD, MPH, MEd, ’12, associate professor, ATSU-ASDOH, performed the national anthem. Danielle Barnett-Trapp, DO, ’11, member, Board of Trustees, welcomed those in attendance, and Claire Anderson, DMD, MS, ’13, inducted graduates into the ATSU-ASDOH Alumni Association.
![](https://atsu-news.atsu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads2/Highlights_009-683x1024.jpg)
Click here to watch the full ceremony.