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

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CARL R. OMAN, D.D.S. Assoc. Prof, of Dentistry GEORGE F. LINDIG, D.D.S. Assisfant Prof, of Dentistry ■ r 4 IRVIN L. HLNT. Jr. MILTON R. MILLER HERBERT P. FRITZ EDWARD H. KOCH D.D.S. B.S., D.D.S. B.S., D.D.S. A.B.. D.D.S. instructor in Dentistry Instructor in Dentistry Instructor in Dentistry Assistant in Dentistry RICHARD CARSON B.S., D.D.S. Assistant in Dentistry ROBERT I. MASON A.B., D.D.S. Assistant in Dentistry BERNERD 0. A. THOM.AS D.D.S., M.S. Instructor in Dentistry - .Hn WILLIAM MILLER B.S., D.D.S. Assistant in Dentistry 11

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Operative Dentistry LEROY L. HARTMAN. D.D.S.. Sc.D. Professor of Dentistry In our lifetime, we are seeing history written; we are watching progress in every field, espe- cially medicine and surgery. Dentistry, too, partakes in that forward march of events. More advances will be made in the next ten years than in the past fifty; even from war some good will come. New methods and new materials will bring the greatest change in the practice of operative dentistry. These changes will be reflected in enhanced ability and skill for the operator, more comfort for the patient, and increased speed of operation. The excavation and prepa- ration of cavities by means of higher speed motors, new cutting instruments and diamond materials has already resulted in greatly im- proved methods, and may soon eliminate all present day discomfort. A wide range of new filling materials Avith cementing substances will be developed; these should satisfy esthetic as well as practical re- quirements. The use of plastics and cement which will become part of the tooth by being molded and cured in tlie cavity is not too stag- gering a concept for our present broadened vision. These new technics will not tax the ability of a well trained operator who has a good foundation and who thoroughly and conscientiously prepares himself for the new methods. As the profession progresses, and methods become better and easier, it will be rarer for teeth to be lost due to caries or pulp involve- ments. The control of dental caries by some as yet unknown process may be developed. How- ever, even in this eventuality the practice of operative dentistry would still be necessary for many years to come. Unless some very radical discoveries appear on the horizon, the practice of dentistry will al- ways be one of personal service. The patient- dentist relationship is on a truly professional basis when such sei- ' ice is the primaiy aim of the operator. The judgment and technical skill which you exhibit, along with the personal con- tacts with your patients during a series of ap- pointments are the main factors which will es- tablish your professional standing with your patients. Changes in the type of practice seem likely, however. Dentistry in die armed serv- ice of our country and in the public health pro- gram will reach many millions who have never heretofore had adequate dental care. After the present crisis is over, because of changes in economic conditions, group practices will prob- ably be established in all parts of the country where dentists will share their reception rooms, laboratories, and even their operating rooms. This will be in addition to large public health clinics. It is to be hoped though, that in the future dentistry will continue on a personal basis. If any other status is established it will no longer be a profession. In any case, a good operator will always find a place and will be much sought after. Skillful hands will still be necessary be- cause working in a mouth and on small objects like teeth requires digital dexterity. Years from now you will see the results of your own work. Then you will learn to appre- ciate what quality in service means. LEROY L. HARTIIAN 10

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Oral Surgery HENRY SAGE DUNNING D.D.S., M.D., B.S. Professor of Dentistry In 1906 the vriter had the privilege of or- ganizing the first Oral Sur- gery clinic and department in the City of New York a t the then well known New York College o f Dentistry, now the New York Univer- sity School of Dentistry. For thirty-five years the author of this little article has endeavored to train and equip dental graduates to become den- ' tal surgeons in the true sense of the word. Sur- gery of the mouth and jaws had been greatly neglected and overlooked as a surgical specialty for a long while, and you young men are really fortunate in living in this day and age when oral and dental surgery is a recognized branch of general surgery. After graduation you will be called upon in your professional life to treat surgical conditions of the mouth and jaws. Many members of the senior class will enter, it is hoped, the dental corps of the United States Army or Navy and as dental officers in the service of your country you will be in a position to render special dental and surgical care to members of the armed forces who are giving their all for their country- You will have a greater responsibility individually and collectively than any class that we have grad- uated in the last twenty-five years. We have tried to give you the opportunity to observe and follow the treatment of the many deformities, injuries, diseases and neoplasms of the mouth and jaws. ' e have striven to teach you local anesthesia, the practice of asepsis in the treatment of wounds and the general care of the surgical patient. This has been done by lec- tures, demonstrations and section work in the Oral Surgery clinic. We have struggled to in- culcate in you the principles that govern surgery in any part of the body, and to make you feel that you are a surgeon and a member of the great surgical family. This we have tried to do, but yet we want you to remember always that you are dental surgeons whose work is limited to the oral cavity. We hope that you will appreciate your opportunities to render valuable sei ' vice to suf- fering mankind and be aware of your responsi- bilities and limitations. You have received a fine, thorough training here at Columbia and I hope that you have been stimulated sufficiently bv your teachers to further prepare yourselves for your professional work. In order to do this you must continue your studies, you should ob- tain internships, you should work in hospitals and clinics, and you will, I am sure, offer your services to your country in this time of nation- al emergency. The oral sur- gerv staff joins me in wishing you Godspeed and the best of luck in your future work. ADOLPli BERGER. D.D.S. K illiam Cnrr Professor of Oral Surgery 12