University of Maryland Baltimore Dental School - Mirror Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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J Our School Before New Alterations Began J. HE first lectures on dentistry in America were delivered by Dr. Horace H. Hayden in the University of Maryland, School of Medicine in 1821. With Dr. Chapin A. Harris he proposed the establishment of a dental department as a branch of medical study. Unsuccessful in this venture, the two men founded the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery in 1840. Thus was the first and oldest dental school in the world created as the foundation of the dental profession-. The University of Maryland organized its dental school in 1883. Growth was rapid and in 192 3 it merged with the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. This newly formed institution became a distinct department of the University under State super- vision, and occupied the building of the old University of Maryland Dental School until 1928, at which time the present building was completed. A modern structure in every detail, it is furnished with new equipment throughout and possesses every accommoda- tion necessary for satisfactory instruction with comfortable arrangements and in pleasant surroundings. All basic phases of dentistry are presented practically in the individual clinical departments which have been provided. At present a large, two-story wing is under construction. This wing will allow a two-fold increase in the facilities of the diagnosis department. Both the radiodontia and exodontia clinics will be expanded. Prominent space for the museum will be pro- vided, and the administrative offices will be transferred. It is expected that this ad- dition will precede the establishment of post-graduate courses, the need of which has been felt for many years. Concomitantly with physical expansion, the school has developed educationally. It is a dental college with the highest rating. And even now, the curriculum is being altered, so that as time goes on and knowledge of dental science increases, Maryland graduates will continue to hold the high place in the dental profession which they have always maintained. Pufic Fourteen

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Our Administrative Assistant OAINT Apoli.onia may be the patron s.iiiit of dentistry, but as students wc look to Splint Katharine. It is she who keeps the troubles of our school life In order, helping when aid is most needed, reprimanding when it is deserved. While moving in an atmosphere of crticiency, she has an affable salutation for all. Through her warm personality, that character- istic of all administrative offices — cool impar- tiality — is tempered into individual cordiality. When our degrees are conferred, we shall at the same time accept the patronage of Saint Apollonia. But we shall always cherish that patron of our student days — Saint Katharine. Katharine Toomey Our Director of Admissions VJUR great regard for Hillie ' is based on the fact that he decided our eligibility for the dental curriculum. But more than grati- tude endears him to us, for it was his cordial welcome to apprehensive would-be dentists which set us at ease and introduced us to a new friendship. Though we see him too sel- dom, he forgets semester hours and prerequi- sites when we meet, and crowds a friendly chat between busy moments. When we share the honor and excitement of graduation with our families and the faculty, we shall not forget the man who helped make it possible. Millie ' s signature will not be on our diplomas, but his name will be indelibly inscribed on our memories. WiLLARD M. HlLLLGLlbl Pugc T jirfccn

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iSS 0?n Iff j m ' ' f. .t » ' ' J ' ■ ' if- 1 n III mm - mm H ■nr ■ Hospital Before New Alterations Began 1 HE University Hospital, which is the property of the University of Mary- land, is the oldest institution for the care of the sick in the state of Maryland. It was established by the School of Medicine in September 1823 to provide adequate clinical instruction for the students. Located on the southwest corner of Lombard and Greene Streets, it was originally known as the Baltimore Infirmary. In 1897 this structure was replaced by an up-to-date building, much larger, and thoroughly equipped. At this time the name of the institution was changed to University Hospital. In time the various clinical departments became overcrowded and the larger num- bers of patients could not be accommodated. A new edifice was planned, and in 1934 the new University Hospital was completed. The old building is still in use, however, by the out-patient department. The new structure is situated on the southwest corner of Redwood and Greene Streets and adjoins the pharmacy and dental schools. The architectural style is that of ultra-modern simplicity. Rising fifteen stories above the ground, the center tower is a landmark on the Baltimore skyline. At this time a two-story addition is being built above the tenth floor. The eleventh floor when completed will be composed of private rooms. The twelfth floor will furnish quarters for the internes. The hospital is ideally arranged and equipped for patient care and instruction to the schools of medicine, dentistry, and nursing. Regular assignments to the department of oral surgery and to the hospital dental clinic are interesting and instructive features of the senior curriculum in the school of dentistry. Regarded as one of the finest in the country, the University Hospital has contrib- uted much to the world-wide recognition which Baltimore has won as a medical center. Pugi- fifhrll