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\u201cThis moment is not the end, but the beginning of professional service to society. The challenges ahead are far more complex,\u201d he stated before the graduates and invited guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He encouraged the new dentists to take roles in regions still lacking healthcare personnel, noting that the distribution of dentists in Indonesia remains highly unequal\u2014even in densely populated areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An Oath That Binds the Conscience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The oath-taking ceremony became the core of the inauguration.\nThrough the oath, the dentists pledged to dedicate their lives to humanity, uphold the dignity of the profession, and prioritize patient health above all other interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The oath was not merely ceremonial, but moral. It serves as an ethical compass that will guide every clinical and social decision they make in future practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dentistry: Between Idealism and Reality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Representing the newly inaugurated dentists, drg. Anindita Brataningdyah delivered a heartfelt reflection on the meaning of the profession they now carry.\nShe emphasized that being a dentist means becoming \u201can intermediary of kindness and healing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAmid ambitions for material success, our teachers showed us a meaning far deeper than money,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She also reminded the audience that the journey toward becoming a dentist is filled with failure, doubt, and tears. Yet it is precisely through those struggles that resilience and empathy are born\u2014qualities just as important as clinical competence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Portrait of Inequality: Lessons from Sumba<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The spirit of service was further reinforced through the inspiring story of FKG UGM alumna drg. Nabila Hanifah Arifin.\nIn a video presentation, she shared her experiences serving in East Sumba through the Nusantara Sehat program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the region, limited facilities and medical personnel posed major challenges. Many children had never undergone dental examinations even after reaching school age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBeing a dentist is not always about sophisticated equipment. Sometimes it is simply about being present where you are needed most,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Together with local communities, she later initiated the \u201c1000 Smiles of Sumba\u201d program to provide regular dental education and basic oral healthcare services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hopes from the Professional Organization<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Chair of the Yogyakarta Regional Branch of the Indonesian Dental Association (PDGI), drg. Heni Primasari, emphasized the importance of integrity, empathy, and lifelong learning for young dentists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis profession is noble, yet full of responsibility. In your hands lies the trust to safeguard public health,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She also encouraged graduates to actively participate in professional organizations and contribute to the advancement of the profession for the betterment of Indonesia\u2019s public health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Parents\u2019 Emotion: The Fruit of a Long Struggle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Parent representative drg. Prihara Dewanti could not hide her emotion and pride.\nShe recalled the long struggles their children endured\u2014countless late nights, academic pressure, and clinical challenges<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cToday is not the end, but the beginning of service. Become dentists who are full of integrity, humble, and passionate about your work,\u201d she advised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking Toward the Future<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This inauguration produced 37 new dentists who are expected not only to excel academically, but also to remain sensitive to social realities. Amid healthcare inequality, they are challenged to become agents of change\u2014bringing healthy smiles even to the nation\u2019s most remote regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Reporter: Andri Wicaksono, S.Sos., M.I.Kom.; Photography: Fajar Budi Harsakti, SE<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Suasana khidmat terasa di Gedung Grha Sabha Pramana Universitas Gadjah Mada, Kamis (12\/3\/2026), ketika 37 dokter gigi baru resmi dilantik oleh Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi (FKG) UGM. Makna kuat pelantikan menekankan bahwa profesi dokter gigi bukan sekadar capaian intelektual, melainkan awal dari jalan panjang pengabdian kemanusiaan. Pelantikan yang dihadiri pimpinan universitas, organisasi profesi, serta keluarga wisudawan […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":295,"featured_media":17968,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[136],"tags":[298,289,291,297],"class_list":["post-17964","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-berita-terbaru","tag-sdg-10-mengurangi-ketidaksetaraan","tag-sdg-3-kesehatan-dan-kesejahteraan-yang-baik","tag-sdg-4-pendidikan-berkualitas","tag-sdg-9-industri-inovasi-dan-infrastruktur"],"gutentor_comment":0,"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/fkg.ugm.ac.id\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/04\/image-66.jpeg\")
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become agents of change\u2014bringing healthy smiles even to the nation\u2019s most remote regions.\n\u201cFor every life we touch, may our hands bring healing.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n