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

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ADMINISTRATION

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Our dedication ..%, H , A quarter of a century has passed since this man, newly graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with the degree — Doctor of Dental Surgery — joined the faculty of our Alma Mater. First as instructor, then assistant professor and now as an associate professor, he has served under the administrations of five deans. For six years he directed the dental clinic of the School of Dental and Oral Surgery. Our class has met him formally in two aspects of our dental education — clinical and theoretical. In both these areas he has displayed the knowledge which can come only with rich experience, as well as the ability to teach with clarity, enthusiasm and wit. These are qualities greatly appreciated by any student body. Despite his busy teaching career and active practice, he still finds time to participate actively in the functions of several professional societies. No doubt his ability to carry on so many ac- tivities so well is due to his unending search for the most efficient and practical way of doing things. This is certainly a practice that he heart- ily encourages in his courses. Our relationship with him has always served to make us strive to better ourselves as professional men and as human beings. It is hoped that this special place we have given him will, through the years, con- stantly renew our aspirations to practice better dentistry. It is for these many efforts, services and inspiring teaching that we dedicate this yearbook to DR. IRVIN L. HUNT, JR.

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GRAYSON KIRK, Ph.D., LL.D. President of the University It is a privilege to extend greetings to the Class of 1956. You are entering your career at one of the most challenging periods in history because so much is now expected of dentists and the members of all the health professions. The progress made in the sciences funda- mental to health has been so rapid in recent years that the public and patients have come to demand a quality of service not possible in the past. Even though great advances have been made and are currently increas- ing, they are only a prologue to what the future is likely to be. This obviously means that in order to keep abreast of developments every dentist must remain a student throughout his life. All of you should make plans to continue your professional education as long as you remain active in practice, not alone for your responsibilities to patients but also to bring to you the satisfaction which a grasp of the newer methods, techniques and procedures will give you. Since dental and medical practice and education are so closely related, the Dental School was originally made a part of the Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center and the training programs in the basic sciences and in the clinical divisions have been integrated under an all-inclusive faculty. Den- tistry in all of its aspects is one of the essential features of the concept of the Medical Center. The effort has been to create an environment to learn under supervision and to have the benefits of the multiple disciplines that are involved in all forms of present day professional edu- cation and practice. May I extend to you hearty greetings from the whole Faculty and best wishes for many years of success and happiness. Sincerely, 10 WlLLARD C. RAPPLEYE, M.D. Dean WlLLARD COLE RAPPLEYE, M.D., A.M., Sc.D., Med. Sc.D. Vice-President in Charge of Medical Affairs Dean of the Faculty of Medicine