Temple University School of Dentistry - Odontolog Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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THE CLINICS The clinics, composed of a total of 260 operating units, are primarily located on the second floor. A separate entrance for patients admits them directly to a receptionist who guides them to the proper department. The restorative and general treatment clinics of the department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, and Periodontics, and the offices of the heads of these departments occupy the entire west side of the floor. Along the south corridor is the Office of the Director of Clinics, the clinics and offices of the Department of Oral Diagnosis with 12 individual examining cubicles and a medical laboratory; the Department of Radiodontics, the Department of Oral Surgery; and the waiting room, offices, and demonstration rooms of the Department of Oral Pediatrics. The main clinic was renovated completely in 1967, is air conditioned, and contains 88 modern cubicles with the latest mobile dental units and chairs. Along the north corridor are the department of Complete and Partial Denture Prosthesis, and Fixed Partial Denture Prosthesis, the Louis Herman Clinic, the offices of the chairmen of these departments, and the Soble Laboratory for technical clinical operations. 15

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THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM Temple University School of Dentistry, the second oldest in existence, has accumulated a unique collection of historically valuable items. The Museum continually acquires manuscripts, books, catalogues, prints, paintings and dental objects of historical importance. Books written by graduates and faculty members and early periodicals containing their writings graphically portray the history of the school and the profession. Antique instruments and equipment are preserved and displayed in the museum. Many of these objects were invented by members of early faculties of the Philadelphia Dental College. A number of these same faculty members carry around their antiquated instruments and willingly demonstrate their use to unwilling students. The purpose of the museum is not only to collect, document, and preserve objects representing the history of dentistry, but to stimulate, interest, and inspire the viewer with a feeling for that history. THE AUDITORIUM The Auditorium, with a seating capacity of 800 persons, is located in the exact center of the ground floor. Its floor slopes downward toward the stage in order to provide the most efficient vision possible. Direct and indirect auditorium type lighting is used, and the room is aired by a forced ventilation system. Facilities for the projection of all types of motion pictures, sound and color films, and still slides are included in addition to television monitors for broadcasting live or taped programs. A complete sound system of microphones and amplification units are included and upholstered chairs with fold down writing boards have been installed.

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THE HERMAN CLINIC The Dr. Louis Herman Clinic affords the dental student an opportunity to practice dentistry in an atmosphere closely resembling that of a private practice. Included in this clinic are nine operatories, six x-ray units, one laboratory, two consultation rooms and two offices. A unique feature of the Herman Clinic is that eight of the nine operatories are furnished with different types of dental equipment, thus allowing students the opportunity to familiarize themselves with equipment they may want to use in private practice. THE SOBLE LABORATORY The laboratory is adjacent to the general restorative clinic and communicates with it. Two large student laboratories and three technicians laboratories, each eqiupped for specialized technical operations, the office of its director, storage and supply rooms are conveniently arranged to make this laboratory a complete and efficient auxiliary unit of the general clinic. THE LECTURE HALLS The four lecture halls are situated on the north side of the third floor. One of the four is the amphitheater type while the remaining three are regular classrooms. All of the rooms have cushioned chairs, are excellently lighted, and fully air-conditioned providing total comfort for the student. Three of the rooms are equipped with closed circuit television. 16