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

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HENRY U. BARBER. JR. D.D.S. Asst. Prof, of Dentistry EDWARD G. MURPHY D.D.S. Asst. Prof, of Dentistry The Division of Orthodontics in its relation to the other divisions and the undergraduate students, is extremely grateful for the oppor- tunity integration has wrought. Prevention in Orthodontics is primarily the duty of the general practitioner. It is he, not the specialist, who is responsible for the health of the oral cavity. A comprehensive knowledge of the body as a whole is a prerequisite to the complete understanding of the orthodontic prob- lem. The incidence of malocclusion could be effectively reduced if the general practitioner recognized incipient malocclusions and insti- tuted corrective measures. It is the desire of this division to present to its undergraduate students definite methods ARTHUR C. TOTTEN D.D.S. Professor of Dentistry Orthodontics for the practical application of orthodontic procedures to general dental practice. These methods shall be directed towards aiding in the solution of problems arising in preventive and restorative dentistry as well as those related to the preservation of the health of the oral tissues. ARTHUR C. TOTTEN GEORGE S. CALLAWAY D.D.S. Assoc. Prof, of Dentistry HARRY A. GALTON D.D.S. Asst. Prof, of Dentistry JAMES JAY D.D.S. Instructor in Dentistry 17

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S. N. ROSENSTEIN B.S, D.D.S. Assoc. Prof, of Dentistry EDWARD V. ZEGARELLI A.B., D.D.S., M.S. Asst. Prof, of Dentistry JOSEPH A. CUTTITA A.B., M.S., D.D.S. Asst. Prof, of Dentistry DANIEL E. ZISKIN D.D.S. Professor of Dentistry Oral Diagnosis It has long been the aim of the Diagnosis Division to correlate and integrate the basic sciences with clinical practice. It has been its further purpose to provide the student with an opportunity to apply the knowledge gained in other clinical divisions, not as separate opera- tions, but as problems relevant to each other and to the mouth as a whole. Because of the exacting nature of the nu- merous mechanical accomplishments required, and the relatively large amount of time allotted for their perfection, the student is likely to lose perspective in regard to the pertinent and in- alienable position of diagnosis in rendering the health service to which he is dedicating himself. In so doing, he fails to fulfill his professional duties, in their broadest sense, and actually places an obstacle in the way of progress. It is the hope of the Diagnosis Division that the members of this graduating class will enter private practice with a clear realization of their responsibilities and a determination to translate their training and ability into commendable public service. DANIEL E. ZISKIN JACK BUDOWSKY DAVID DRAGIFF D.D.S. B.S., D.D.S. Asst. in Dentistry Research Assistant H. F. SILVERS GEORGE STEIN B.S., D.D.S. M.D., D.M.D. Research Associate Research Associate LEWIS R. STOWE D.D.S. Professor of Dentistry 16

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HOUGHTON HOLLIDAY A.B., D.D.S., Hon. D.D.S. Professor of Dentistry ISADOR HIRSCHFELD D.D.S. Assoc. Prof, of Dentistry HAROLD J. LEONARD A.B.. D.D.S. Professor of Dentistry Periodontia Radiology The use of x-rays in all phases of dentistry has become so universal, and we have come to lean upon it so heavily that an occasional word about its limitations is in order. Though x-rays are an indispensable adjunct in conducting a dental practice, they are by no means adequate in themselves. There has been a tendency to rely too heavily on the Roentgenogram, forgetting the value of careful inspection, palpation, per- cussion, response to thermal changes, and inter- pretation of the various symptoms of pain. The x-rays must be used only in conjunction with all other diagnostic means at our disposal. HOUGHTON HOLLIDAY The postgraduate teaching load in peri- odontology is expanding greatly at Columbia University, partly to meet the temporary demand from returning veterans, but also to meet the new Council on Dental Education requirements of two years of acceptable formal post-graduate training as a prerequisite to certification by the specialty board. The specialty of periodontology requires advanced training not only in the science and technics of periodontology but also diag- nosis and treatment of soft tissue lesions of the mouth, practical nutrition, and planning and procedures of mouth reconstruction. Cooperation with hospitals is being arranged in the develop- ment of dental departments where practice under good supervision may be obtained. HAROLD J. LEONARD EVALD LINDER Technician WILLIAM CAMPBELL Technician J. S. FRIEDLANDER FRANK E. BEUBE SAMUEL DRELLICH D.D.S. L.D.S.. D.D.S. D.D.S. Instructor in Dentistry Asst. Prof, of Dentistry Instructor in Dentistry 18