Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery - Dental Columbian Yearbook (New York, NY)

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Paul B. Wiberg .4 BIOGRAPHY Paul Benjamin Wiberg was a native of St. Peter, Minne- sota; born November 8, 1897, the son of Ben and Mary Wiberg. His early education was received in the schools of Lake Crystal, Minnesota. He was graduated from the College of Dentistry, University of Minnesota with the degree of D.D.S., in 1920. Dr. Wiberg first practised his profession at Mankato, Minnesota, and later in Duluth. In 1927 he came to New York and became associated with the school of Dental and Oral Surgery of Columbia University. At the time of his death he was Assis- tant Professor of Dentistry, specializing in the Division of Crown and Bridgework. Dr. Wiberg had recently become associated in private practice with Dr. William D. Tracy. He was a member of the First District Dental Society, State of New York, of the New York Academy of Dentistry and of the Delta Sigma Delta Fraternity. Together with Dr. Crawford, Dr. Wiberg succeeded in producing a remarkable series of motion pictures which illus- trated, not only crown and bridge construction, but also a scien- tific method of treating cases of bite closure. In this latter field Dr. Wiberg was an outstanding authority. These pictures elicited much favorable comment from those who had the privilege of seeing them. The use of motion pictures proved so effective a teaching method, that the pioneer work of Dr. Wiberg and Dr. Crawford will be continued on a larger scale. Not only did the motion pictures serve as a siginficant means of demonstration, but gave the observer an insight into the remarkable operative skill possessed by Dr. Wiberg. His knowledge of bite-opening and his operative skill earned him a great deal of respect from the staff members as well as from the student body. Dr. Wiberg was married in June, 1934, to Miss Ruth Earl, of New York. He is survived by his widow, a baby daughter, his parents and four sisters. . An able practitioner, teacher and technician, Dr. Wiberg was one of the most promising of the younger members of our Faculty. His personal qualities endeared him to many friends within the School and in professional circles here and in his Western home.

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Arthur T. Rowe A BIOGRAPHY Arthur Taylor Rowe was born on May 12, 1883, in Casselton, North Dakota, the son of Dr. H. J. and Helen (Taylor) Rowe. His father was a prominent physician in that community. His early education was obtained at Casselton, at public and High School, and later at the College of Science, Literature and Arts of the University of Minnesota. He entered the College of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, and graduated with the degree of D.D.S. in 1906. Dr. Rowe began his practice at Larimore, N. D., where he continued for several years. He then moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, and began his career as a teacher in the College of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, and became Assistant Pro- fessor of Prosthetics. He occupied that position until 1926, when he came to New York and succeeded Dr. Dickinson as head of the Division of Prosthetic Dentistry in the School of Dental and Oral Surgery in Columbia. Upon the retirement of Dean Alfred Owre in 1932, Dr. Rowe became Associate Dean under Dean Rappleye, continuing at the same time his leadership in the Division of Prosthetics. Dean Rowe ' s interest and participation in the affairs of dental education was positive and vital. From the early days in Minnesota to the busy years in New York, he was active in the work of dental associations. He was President of the Minne- sota State Dental Association in 1925, and a member of the Munson Research and Clinical Club. He was a member of the First District Dental Society, State of New York, the New York Academy of Dentistry and the International Association for Dental Research; also a member of Delta Sigma Delta Dental Fraternity, the Delta Tau Delta Greek Fraternity, the Sigma Chi and Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Fraternities. Dr. Rowe was married in 1908 to Miss Marion Degnan of Winona, Minnesota. He is survived by his widow, a daughter, a son and a brother. Dean Rowe has left his impression upon our School as an efficient teacher and executive. His shrewd insight carried him to the hinge of a problem, and his kindly humor and friendliness softened the edge of a critical faculty which was alert and con- structive. His period of duty involved numerous questions of administration which he answered with characteristic directness. The gift of resolving the complicated into the simple — otherwise known as common sense, was a strong attribute of his nature. It was a quality much needed at the particular moment of his arrival. Dean Rowe ' s personality will be held in affectionate remem- brance by many friends. The School of Dental and Oral Surgery will stand always indebted to him, for service rendered to the last moment of a fine and useful life.

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y he he 16th century charlatan renders his profes- sional service in the approved manner of the time. The keen observer Van Hornthorst vividly depicts a scene, which modern dentistry has altered considerably.