Lebanon, NH: Responding to severe concern within the Tuck community that recruiters are cutting back on traditionally favorable dental plans, the administration has taken steps to alleviate any long-term impact on students' dental health.

First years returning from their Thanksgiving holiday immediately felt the initiative's presence.  Waiting in each mail box on Sunday evening was an engraved toothbrush courtesy of UBS: "You & Us. Working to protect healthy gums."  The Canoe Club has even introduced a new "mintini" with added fluoride and a floss garnish in attempts to appeal to concerned Tuck students.  Additional steps that students can expect to see implemented by winter term include Dick's House brown bags on tooth brushing technique and a Visiting Periodontist speaker series.

Two recipients of the new initiative, showing off their teeth.

The issue broke last month when second years reported disappointment with the sub-standard dental plans accompanying their otherwise satisfactory offers.  The trend started after investment banks skimped on their dental plan in order to meet Morgan Stanley's landmark $70k signing bonus; it quickly cascaded down to consulting and investment management offers.

For Casey McCullar, the issue of dental hygiene hit a sour chord when sharing his post-Tuck plans with his family over the Thanksgiving holiday: "When my mom talks of my dental plan and a safe retirement," he said, "she really means lifestyle security based on job security."  Nevertheless, while brandishing his new gold teeth, Casey reported being grateful for his offer and signing bonus with Mercer Management Consulting.

"I would have been better off going to LBS!" -Bill Hughes

The prospect of employment with merely sub-standard dental plans is even more distressing to many international students who based their decision to come to Hanover, in part, on Tuck's dental hygiene reputation.  "I would have been better off going to LBS!" said first year Bill Hughes, emphatically gesturing at his Birmingham dentist's handiwork.

However, the administration's efforts were not appreciated by all. When questioned about the initiative, first year Trevor Martin grinned and noted that he "didn't think it concerned him and regrettably shifts precious resources away from improving the Buchanan lounge."