The presentation of 'white gloves' to the dean is a tradition in a number of dental schools within the UK to mark the occasion when a full cohort of presenting students pass the Final BDS examinations at the first sitting. This occurred in Cardiff in June 2016 and the gloves were subsequently presented to Professor Mike Lewis at the Graduation Ball on 15 July. The white gloves will be framed and put in the Dean's office to mark this success.

Interestingly, the students in the year of 2016 were the first cohort of students who five years previously had undertaken the multiple mini interviews (MMIs) format of student selection for the BDS programme. Whether or not the 100% pass rate reflects the benefits of the use of MMIs in student selection remains to be seen in future years.