2025 Dentistry alumni weekend

Mark your calendars for the 2025 UT Health Science Center College of Dentistry Alumni Weekend. Contact your classmates and tell them to meet you in Memphis!

alumni weekend: February 27–March 2, 2025

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Overview

The members of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry Alumni Association Board of Trustees are looking forward to your attendance at this year’s Alumni Weekend and the 30th William F. Slagle Dental Meeting. 

Weekend highlights include:

  • Alumni Awards Luncheon
  • Slagle Dental Meeting (visit site)
  • Alumni Reunions
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alumni weekend schedule

Thursday, February 27

All times Central
Schedule and room assignments subject to change. If changes occur, you will be notified.

College of Dentistry Alumni Board of Trustees Breakfast

Time: 8:30–9 a.m.
Location: Delta Dental of Tennessee Building, 4th Floor Lounge/W407, UTHSC Campus, 875 Union Ave., Memphis, TN

College of Dentistry Alumni Board of Trustees Meeting

Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location: Delta Dental of Tennessee Building, 4th Floor Auditorium/W401, UTHSC Campus, 875 Union Ave., Memphis, TN


Friday, February 28

All times Central
Schedule and room assignments subject to change. If changes occur, you will be notified.

William F. Slagle Dental Meeting

Time: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Hilton Memphis Hotel, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd., Memphis, TN

Alumni Awards Luncheon

Time: 11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
Location: Hilton Memphis Hotel, Tennessee Ballroom A, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd., Memphis, TN

Welcome Reception & Reunion Party

Time: 5:30–7 p.m.
Location: Hilton Memphis Hotel, Tennessee Ballroom A & B, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd., Memphis, TN


Saturday, March 1

All times Central
Schedule and room assignments subject to change. If changes occur, you will be notified.

William F. Slagle Dental Meeting

Time: 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Hilton Memphis Hotel, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd., Memphis, TN

Class Reunions

Time: 6–9 p.m.
Various Locations


Sunday, March 2

All times Central
Schedule and room assignments subject to change. If changes occur, you will be notified.

William F. Slagle Dental Meeting

Time: 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Location: Hilton Memphis Hotel, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd., Memphis, TN

Class Reunions

How many of your classmates have you seen since graduation? This is the perfect time to renew acquaintances. The classes of 1985, 2005, and 2015, as well as an all-class-years Dental Hygiene group, will be celebrating at the following reunion events on Saturday, March 1. If you have questions about reunions, contact Blair Duke, Assistant Director of Alumni Programs, at bduke@utfi.org or 901-448-2555.

Class of 1985 Reunion

Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: Owen Brennan’s (6150 Poplar Ave. #150, Memphis, TN 38119)

Class of 2005 Reunion

Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous (52 S. 2nd St., Memphis, TN 38103)

Class of 2015 Reunion

Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: Wiseacre Brewing Co. (398 S. B. B. King Blvd., Memphis, TN 38126)

Dental Hygiene Alumni Reception – All Class Years

Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: Hilton Memphis Hotel, Ballroom B (939 Ridge Lake Blvd., Memphis, TN)

2025 Alumni award winners

Joseph Safirstein
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Joseph J. Safirstein, DDS

2025 Outstanding Alumnus Award Winner
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Waletha Wasson
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Waletha Wasson, BS, DDS, MPA, MS, MAGD (AGD Emeritus)

2025 Outstanding Alumna Award Winner
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S. Barrett Sexton
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S. Barrett Sexton, DDS

2025 Distinguished Service Award Winner
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Dory Sellers
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Dory Sellers Gaston, DDS

2025 Recent Alumna Award Winner
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2025 Alumni award winners

Joseph Safirstein
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Joseph J. Safirstein, DDS

2025 Outstanding Alumnus Award Winner
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Waletha Wasson
Dentistry, Featured

Waletha Wasson, BS, DDS, MPA, MS, MAGD (AGD Emeritus)

2025 Outstanding Alumna Award Winner
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S. Barrett Sexton
Dentistry, Featured

S. Barrett Sexton, DDS

2025 Distinguished Service Award Winner
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Dory Sellers
Dentistry, Featured

Dory Sellers Gaston, DDS

2025 Recent Alumna Award Winner
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Hotel Information

Hilton Memphis Hotel (website)
939 Ridge Lake Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38120

Room Rate: $155++ per night
Group Code: 92H
Phone: 901-684-6664
Make your reservation online

Policies: Reservations are open, and you must identify yourself as a William F. Slagle Dental attendee to receive the group rate of $155 per night plus applicable taxes and service fees (Currently 18.25% plus $2.00 per day). Currently self-parking for registered guests is complimentary. Credit card required for this reservation. Free cancellation before 11:59 p.m. local hotel time on February 27, 2025.

Hotel Check-In: 4 p.m.

Hotel Check-Out: 11 a.m.

Deadline to make hotel room reservation: February 6, 2025

Contact US

For more information, please contact the Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement.