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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1958 volume:

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ' ■ ■ ■ fll COLUMBIAN jWIWW f. DENTAL COLUMBIAN 1958 School of Dental and Oral Surgery of the Faculty of Medicine Columbia University in the City of New York Richard M. Neuberger Editor-in-Chief Milton Philip Merritt Managing Editor Joseph C. De Lisi, DDS Faculty Advisor The Responsibility of the Dentist to Society is a broad and awesome theme for any dental publication. Responsibility in its broadest sense is defined as The charge, trust, duty, or thing for which one is answerable, or accountable. What is our trust; our duty? To whom are we accountable? As dentists we are professional men, dedicated to public service as health servants; presumed to be in a position of superior learning be- cause of our background. Our responsibility is for a patient ' s total oral health. Dentistry today can no longer be considered the mere artificial restoration or replacement of decayed or missing teeth. Today we must realize that we are dealing with human beings, each of whom is different and each demanding physiologically proper treatment. We are obligated morally, professionally, and legally to perform this service with a sure and knowing hand, behind which is a continuing quest for more knowl- edge in all phases of dentistry. This includes basic research as well as modern applied techniques. Dental School only begins our professional education and career. It does not complete it! If however, school is the end of education for a dentist, his professional responsibility can never be fulfilled. Membership in dental societies and treating patients is not enough. The dentist can further uphold the standards of his profession and meet his obligations by being completely honest and by putting professional ethics and morals before pure personal gain. Thus is indicated the scope of our trust and duty. To whom then are we responsible? As an individual the dentist is a member of society, and as such he is responsible to himself and his peers, to his patients, and to his government. He must possess high ethical and moral standards, must exhibit knowledge above average, must be able to use his skills effec- tively and sincerely, and must scrupulously abide by all laws governing his profession and his commuunity. Until all of us acknowledge our responsibilities to society, i.e., to ourselves and our fellow man, dentistry will not assume its proper high place in the field of the healing arts, but will be a necessary mechanical evil many people hesitate to utilize. Richard M. Neuberger Editor-in-chief Howard A. Arden, DDS Associate Professor of Dentistry Teacher — Scholar — Friend DEDICATION We, the class of 1958, now approach the end of our four year education here at Columbia. During this time of mixed feelings there have been days of despair, days when we doubted our capabilities, our objectives, and .even our choice of profession. Never have we more deeply doubted ourselves than during the trying days of the Freshman and Sophomore years. It was then that we needed most a voice of encouragement and reassurance. We had that Voice! It told us realistically of the difficulties we were to face in the future. It spoke of no short cuts or panaceas, but offered us sincere guidance and understanding. It was a voice dedicated to an education which pro- duces dentists of whom Columbia can be proud; one dedicated to the concept of instilling in us, not only the pride of being health servants, but also professional men; a voice devoted to high standards, to integrity, to den- tistry. We dedicate this yearbook to you, Dr. Arden, because you represent to us, as individuals, as a class, as future professional men, all this in a single voice. Dr. and Mrs. Arden with their children Dr. Arden at work You guided our first faltering steps into the art and science of dentistry. It was not an easy teaching task for we were a neophyte group, a group in a strange area of knowledge, without perspective, and without insight. It was left to you to impress upon us the importance of a basic science background and the need for correlating it with clinical dentistry. You tried to implant in each of us the same high stand- ards and deep philosophy which is reflected in your own professional career. We listened, and slowly we began to understand and believe, not because of your position but because we trusted and respected you. You seemed to us then as you do now, a symbol of professionalism. You taught us the basic principles of sound dentistry and how to apply them without a compromise. You taught us and you taught us well for now these principles serve as the foundation upon which we can confidently build our dental careers. You said once that you were here to make dentists, not friends. We do not know now whether you have suc- ceeded in the former, but this much we do know — you have made friends, a great many of them. Our only regret is that all of us did not have the oppor- tunity to know you on a more personal level. So until this moment we have admired and respected you from that distance that separates professor from student. With this dedication, we hope we can communicate to you the true depth and closeness of our admiration and respect. We, the class of 1958, dedicate this yearbook to you Doctor Howard A. Arden, in the hope that for many years to come, you may continue the good that you have already done — for the student, for Columbia, for dentistry. GRAYSON KIRK Ph.D. President of the University WILLARD COLE RAPPLEYE M.D., A.M.. Sc.D., Med.Sc.D. Vice-President in Charge of Medical Affairs Dean of the Faculty of Medicine GILBERT P. SMITH D.D.S. Associate Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Dental and Oral Surgery Executive Officer, Department of Dentistry Professor of Dentistry The theme of the 1958 Dental Columbian is an appropriate and significant selection since it indi- cates the acute awareness of today ' s graduate to his newly assumed responsibility and that he is not solely preoccupied with personal motives. His re- sponsibility to society includes a responsibility to himself, as well as his profession and to the com- munity. In selecting the practice of dentistry as his life work the graduate dedicates himself to upholding those standards characteristic of a profession — edu- cation beyond the usual level, service to his fellow man and participation in the advance and self-regu- lation of his profession. By attaining a place in this profession he accepts the obligation to continue his education by devoting constant effort toward keep- ing his knowledge and skill abreast of the times so that he may serve his patients and the public in a manner which they deserve and demand. He should endeavor to make contributions toward the improve- ment of his profession by maintaining an attitude of research and investigation and of willingly pre- senting his findings to his colleagues through both his teachings and writings. He must keep informed on the problems of his profession and should actively participate in their solution by attending profes- sional meetings and taking an active part in dental organizations. In addition to his professional responsibility the graduate has a duty to be an exemplary citizen and to give his support, participation and leadership to governmental, cultural, social and religious activities in his communuity. The members of the Class of 1958 are well equip- ped to fulfill in good measure their responsibility to society and it is with this faith that the faculty ex- tends to them congratulations upon their graduation. PREFACE Joseph C. De Lisi, DDS Faculty Advisor THE SIXTH SENSE Homo sapiens is not merely the title given to man ' s form and function. Man, himself, is more than the biological won- der of the animal kingdom. His rationality permits him to exercise judgement and to draw conclusions. His nature is such that he may or may not perform at his own discretion, according to his personal whim or design, knowledge or ignorance. What he does is distinguished from comparable actions of beasts in that he is endowed with a sense of respon- sibility and is governed by a conscience. Not all individuals are equally responsible nor do all pos- sess the same conscience. Perhaps the most responsible person in the world would be he who has the greatest knowledge conforming to Truth, the greatest intelligence and the greatest capabilities of correct thinking. By virtue of his mind and knowledge, both correct and true, he would be extremely responsible to the human society of which we are a part, and to which we elect to dedicate our efforts. Conscience, in addition to being something we must all live with, is in some respects like an electronic brain com- putor. It computes only on the basis of information delivered to it. The accuracy and reliability of the final computation is dependent upon the accuracy and reliability of the supplied figures. Conscience may govern personal behavior but be- cause conscience and values vary greatly throughout our world, there has been in existence a minimum standard of action or values, which is called natural law. All individuals of our human society are governed by natural law, whether they believe in it or not. The United Nations Charter and the war atrocity trials at Nurenberg following World War II re-affirm this principle. Moral law is merely an extension of natural law. It is not a minimum standard of values; it is a higher standard. The more we have, the more we are expected to give. This is well understood by those who pay taxes, but morally speaking, if we are capable of doing something well, we should not be satisfied with mediocrity. If we are capable of doing something neatly, we should not be slovenly. If we are capable of learn- ing more, we should seek the truth and not be content to await the malignant death of stagnation. If we are capable of becoming more skillfull we should nurture these poten- tialities for not all are so gifted. If we are capable of looking beyond the oral cavity, we should remind ourselves of the over-all dignity of our patients. There are times when a little kindness and a little compassion may result in more mileage than an atomic-powered submarine. If we are capable of rendering a higher strata of professional service, we should do so because nature has given to each of us a sixth sense — the sense of responsibility! Dr. Joseph C. DeLisi Faculty A dvisor IN MEMORIAM DR. LEWIS RIDDEL STOWE Feb. 4, 1893 — Nov. 4, 1957 Professor of Dentistry D.D.S., F.A.C.D. Dr. Lewis Riddell Stowe was born in Rush City, Minne- sota. He attended school in Minneapolis and graduated from the University of Minn. Dental School in 1916. He volun- teered for the U. S. Army Dental Corps and served with our forces in France during World War I. Upon his return to civilian life, Dr. Stowe entered into private practice in Minneapolis. He established the first dental clinic for chifdren in the city ' s public school system, demon- strating his capacity for work and desire to serve the com- munity. In November. 1929. Dr. Stowe accepted an appointment to the clinical staff of the School of Dental and Oral Surgery and was assigned to the Division of Pedodontics. He rose to the position of full Professor and in 1948 was named Director of the Division of Stomatology. To add to his growing list of honors. Dr. Stowe became Director of the Hospital Dental Service in 1950 and consultant at the Bronx Veterans Ad- ministration Hospital in 1951, all while conducting a busy private practice in Riverdale for almost twenty years. Among his many credits were membership in Sigma Xi, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. the American Association for the Advance- ment of Science, and as a Fellow of the American College of Dentists. In 1951 the Board of Regents of the University of Minne- sota presented Dr. Stowe with its Outstanding Achievement Award in recognition of his work on the oral manifestations of childhood diseases. His tireless research, his devoted teach- ing, his many contributions to the dental and medical litera- ture, including his chapter on Oral Disease in Children which appeared in the Holt and Melulosh text on Pediatrics, attest to the deservedness of this award. But Lewis Riddell Stowe was much more than a practi- tioner, researcher, or teacher. He was a wonderful person — gentle, friendly to all, possessing a warm, infectious good humor. He was endeared and admired by all who knew him and his encouraging, sympathetic, and always helpful nature won the respect and the deep personal attachment of associ- ates and patients alike. He had an active, alert, ever-seeking mind possessed of the amazing ability to store its every experience, ready for instant recall. His capacity for absorbing and retaining the printed word contributed much to his conversational ability which was clear and descriptive, rich in content and diverse in scope. He was an active man, and he loved the great outdoors. Hunting and fishing were his favorite diversions, but he was also a licensed pilot and an avid reader of American History. No one can appreciate more deeply the loss of this keen mind and spirit than Dr. Stowe ' s widow, Felice, whom he married in 1926, as he was also a devoted family man, loving and loved. In the passing of Dr. Lewis Riddell Stowe, we have all lost a gentle and compassionate friend, a dedicated teacher and practitioner and a man of whom his family, his school and his profession can well be proud. «3 S jfc c FACULTY n t Jack Budoswsky Joseph A. Cuttita Ferdinand A. Tuoti Ida M. Golomb D.D.S. D.D.S. D.M.D. D.D.S. Jesse L. Lefcourt D.D.S. John D. Piro Eugene M. Tedaldi Lawrence Daum D.D.S. D.D.S. D.D.S. Oral Diagnosis Society expects and demands the very best of its public health servants when ministering to the needs of its people. In those few words society amply defines the responsibility of the dentist. Not only should we as dentists shout a resounding amen to this thought but we should be firmly adamant that nothing less should suffice. The adequate fulfillment of that responsibility, however, places on each of us constant daily tasks in regard to each patient. Our responsibility begins with a complete history and examination — an ac- curate appraisal — a skillful evaluation of the pa- tient ' s problem. In other words, our responsibility cannot possibly be fulfilled without the necessary prerequisite of an intelligent diagnosis because correct therapy is dependent on accurate diagnosis. No longer will society accept arbitrary therapy — no longer will society tolerate empiric therapy. Such therapeutic approaches although valid many years ago are not only undesirable but they are also completely unjustified in this modern era of dental education and research. c tffct EDWARD V. ZEGARELLI A.B., D.D.S. Professor of Dentistry Director, Division of Stomatology During the past four years of your dental edu- cation strenuous efforts have been expended to- wards developing within each of you a suitable philosophy in regard to mouth diseases. This phi- losophy not only includes the importance of an appreciation of the nature of the various diseases processes but, more important, it emphasizes the methods or approaches which might be used when seeking the identity of diseased states confronting you. Armed with the knowledge and philosophy gained from a modern dental education and for- tified with the determination that one ' s best efforts must constantly be offered the fulfillment of den- tistry ' s responsibility to society will be realized. Edward V. Zegarelli, DDS Professor of Dentistry Howard Sanborn D.D.S. Herbert Silvers D.D.S. Robert Umans D.D.S. Joseph Serio D.D.S. Agate Suurkivi Austin H. Kutscher Evald Linder D.D.S. D.D.S. D.D.S. Dentistry in the United States is facing the same ■roblem which has confronted Medicine for wenty five to thirty years. The training by pro- ;ssional schools of a competent practitioner of ne of the healing arts in a field, the complexity f which is increasing far beyond the scope which :an be encompassed in the four year curriculum. This state of affairs makes it necessary to re- xamine the dental school curriculum to determine he most effective allotment of time to the various lisciplines comprising Dentistry. Medicine has jng ago determined that the four year curriculum nay not be expanded for a multitude of good easons and it is highly unlikely that Dentistry will [epart from this traditional span. It is necessary, then, for dental schools to re- ognize that only the basic skills can be taught dequately in undergraduate training. While clini- al training will of necessity become more and nore the province of post-graduate training, hrough the medium of curricula set up by schools nd teaching hospitals. Periodontology Periodontics, perhaps more -than most other branches of Dentistry, should be made more ac- tive in the total training picture, since at present it occupies a rather modest position in the average curriculum. The reason for this is not difficult to determine. Because Periodontics arrived relatively late on the scene, it has had a difficult time in be- ing placed timewise in our teaching programs. Then, too, since the roots of our profession lie in the restorative aspects of Dentistry it can be surmised that Periodontics faces a difficult task in achieving status consistent with its importance with other branches of Dentistry as a health service. If the dental extraction is properly regarded as an amputation of an organ Periodontics assumes a conservationist position in Dentistry. Surely this is the direction in which we must go if we are to be properly considered as members of a healing art. Our objectives must be to establish ourselves as therapists who treat and retain teeth in health which has been endangered by disease. Saul Schluger, DDS Associate Clinical Professor of Dentistry FRANK E. BEUBE D.D.S. Clinical Professor of Dentistry Director of Periodontics lilllllll STOMATOLOGY Saul Schluger Leonard Hirschfeld Ellen N. Hosiosky Melvin Morris D.D.S. D.D.S. D.D.S. D.D.S. £1 Robert Gottsegen D.D.S. Irving R. Stern D.D.S. Seymour Algus B. H. Wasserman D.D.S. D.D.S. Charles Berman D.D.S. Norman Joondeph D.D.S. Edward A. Cain, Jr. Joseph M. Leavitt Irvin L. Hunt, Jr. D.D.S. D.D.S. D.D.S. Harold Sherman William H. Silverstein Herbert P. Fritz D.D.S. D.D.S. D.D.S. OPERATIVE DENTISTRY Dentistry is both a cosmetic and a health service, the need for which exists in every human being to a greater or lesser degree. The need may be a present one, in the form of impaired function and or diseases of the soft tissues and supporting structures. Where no immediate need exists the in- dividual may benefit from preventive measures. Continuing education is necessary to keep the general practitioner and the specialist abreast of the newer knowledge in his profession. Each patient under his care becomes the object for careful study, diagnosis and treatment planning. The application of all his knowledge and skill is the duty of the dentist if he is to serve his patient honestly and well. Where skill in applying newer techniques is lacking, the skill must be acquired through education and practice before attempting to treat conditions as presented by the patient. Dentists generally are a forward looking, studious, alert and ingenious group who are honestly striving to better their techniques and to add to their knowledge and understanding. The pleasure to be derived from work well done is a tremendous source of satisfaction. Education, directed toward the public, is also necessary, that society will be aware of the value of the service that can be furnished by the dentist. Only by participating in a program, firstly of self education, secondly of patient education, plus a realization of duty to himself and to those ' whom he serves can the dentist shoulder his responsibility to society. Carl R. Oman, DDS Professor of Dentistry CARL R. OMAN D.D.S. Professor of Dentistry Director of Operative Dentistry illiam Miller D.D.S. Gerald H. Besen D.D.S. James Benfield S. H. Brzutowicz Joseph E. Fiasconaro Steven Scrivani D.D.S. D.D.S. D.D.S. D.D.S. Kenneth C. Deesen Irving J. Naidorf D.D.S. D.D.S. Pandelis Camesas D.D.S. George Lyons D.D.S. Marvin Firdman Thomas Portway D.D.S. D.D.S. Prosthodontics, one of the most attractive and rewarding areas of den- tistry, is currently under attack by organized groups of dental technicians who claim that they are receiving an inadequate share of the rewards of practice. One group, calling itself denturists is demanding the perogatives of a profession and appealing directly to the public with claims that they design and construct over ninety five percent of all dentures and that dentists do not . . . make or even supervise the making of dentures. These claims are untrue. The patient in a hospital may have only a few minutes of daily contact with his physician, perhaps not even every day. Yet he is receiving round the clock care by a large variety of trained hospital personnel, working under the physician ' s supervision and responsibility. Similarly, the dentist may choose to delegate many technical phases of fabricating a dental appliance to highly skilled laboratory technicians. But it is the dentist who understands the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the oral structures. Only he can bear the responsibility for the results of the treatment. Through knowledge of basic and clinical sciences and of estab- lished principles of prosthodontics, the dentist can integrate the mechanical appliances with the living structures so that form and function are restored, health maintained, and residual structures preserved. The welfare of the patient, and the future of prosthodontics will be best served by continued collaboration of the professional skill of the dentist with the craftsmanship of the laboratory technician, but with the dentist in responsible charge. The hopes and criticism of unhappy laboratory tech- nicians should serve only to reinforce the resolve of our profession to serve our patients in a way that will leave no doubt that the future of prosthodontics is in good hands. M. A. Pleasure, D.D.S., M.S.P.H. Assoc. Clinical Prof, of Dentistry GILBERT P. SMITH D.D.S. Professor of Dentistry Director of Prosthetic Dentistry Robert E. Herlands John J. Lucca Howard A. Arden D.D.S. D.D.S. D.D.S. William J. Miller Herbert D. Ayers, Jr. Max A. Pleasure D.D.S. D.D.S. D.D.S. PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY 3eorge W. Hindels Joseph C. DeLisi Ennio L. Uccellani George Schwendener D.D.S. D.D.S. D.D.S. D.D.S. Edward Kesseler Robert Kelley William C. Hudson Victor Coronia D.D.S. D.D.S. D.D.S. D.D.S. Sebastian A. Bruno D.M.D. Clifford Whitman Julius Tarshis Harry A. Galton D.D.S. D.D.S. D.D.S. Francis J. Loughlin Henry Nahoum D.D.S. D.D.S. James Jay D.D.S. Monroe Gliedman Richard Gliedman Edward Teltsch D.D.S. D.D.S. D.D.S. Walter Spengeman David Blistein D.D.S. D.D.S. Bert B. Schoenman D.D.S. NICHOLAS A. DI SALVO D.D.S., Ph .D. Associate Professor of Dentistry Director of Orthodontics In this era of relative individual economic well-being, when organized groups exert continuous pressures at every turn in order to assure their own increasing material benefits, too little is said about the responsibili- ties of such groups to society at large. It is thus appropriate that the Class of 1958 should choose as its theme, The Responsibility of the Dentist to Society. For other groups to forget their responsibilities may be merely in- considerate; for dentistry it would be a serious violation of the cardinal principle, that the welfare of the patient must supercede all other con- siderations. We must guard and preserve this principle at all cost, for not only are moral and legal questions involved, but also our own economic well-being. Patients immediately sense an attitude which does not make their welfare of paramount importance and will avoid such practitioners in self-defense. The dentist has as his minimum legal responsibility, the maintenance of his fund of knowledge and his proficiency at least at the level which is considered average in his community, but his moral and ethical obliga- tions demand that he continually strive to supercede this minimum and to develop his professional skills to the highest level which his capabili- ties permit. This can only be accomplished by keeping awake that desire for self-improvement which our teachers have tried to instill in all of us during our stay at school. Take pride in the work you do and in the knowledge that you provide a real service to society — for these can be the greatest of all the rewards which the practice of dentistry brings. Nicholas A. DiSalvo, DDS Associate Professor of Dentistry ORTHODONTICS William A. Verlin Julian Schroff Marc Louis Berg Philip Kutner Janice Schreiber George Kiriakopoulos DDS DD.S. D.D.S. D.D.S. D.D.S. D.D.S. ernard Nathanson D.D.S. Ovid Slavin Laurence Marder Arnold Rosenberg D.D.S. D.D.S. D.D.S. Mark Benes D.D.S. Abraham Kobren D.D.S. Jerry J. Adelson D.D.S. Dentistry, as a profession in our social structure, implies a high order of responsibility to society, because of the nature of the health service it represents and the manner in which the dentist provides it. The every day dentist-patient relationship is such that trust and con- fidence are factors of greatest importance. Being the repository of the trust and confidence of his patients, the dentist must have an unques- tioned, inherent ethical sense in ored to discharge his professional obligations. This represents the sum total of his basic honesty, drive for perfection, and the constant desire to do what is best for his patients ' health and welfare. The dentist ' s responsibility to society today includes an additional function which offers a challenge and a satisfaction probably unequalled by any other professional accomplishment. This additional function is prevention of disease. The challenge lies in the dentist ' s ability to re- cognize disease and its etiological factors, and to recommend measures for elimination of the disease and the factors causing it. Our greatest challenge today is the prevention of dental caries in children. This is the most prevalent disease of our time, and its incidence is increasing. Its eradication by means of dental procedures is impossible of attainment. The dental graduate must accept the children of his area as patients, and be prepared to solve their pedodontic problems, espe- cially those relating to prevention. Only through positive exercise of preventive measures can the trend be intercepted. Through such means the dentist can truly fulfill his responsibil ity to society. Solomon N. Rosenstein. DDS Professor of Dentistry PEDODONTICS SOLOMON N. ROSENSTEIN D.D.S. Professor of Dentistry Director of Pedodontics T. Mitchell Bundrant Kourken A. Daglian Bertram Klatskin D.D.S. D.D.S. D.D.S. Morris Fierstein Alvin S. Nathan Fred Rothenberg D.D.S. D.D.S. D.D.S. ORAL SURGERY Oral Surgery is associated maximally to the medical aspects of the overall care and treatment of patients. Although identified as a specialty, it requires knowledge of physiology, microbiology, biochemistry, oral and internal medicine. It is impossible at the undergraduate level to inculcate the full measure of instruction and training in exodontia and basic oral surgery that is necessary for proficiency since less than two percent of a student ' s time is devoted to oral surgery. This obvious inadequacy must be augmented by post graduate work, especially through internships and later by residences and hospital as- WILLIAM J. SAVOY, B.S., D.D.S. Clinical Professor of Dentistry Director of Oral Surgery sociation. Thereby, knowledge is increased, techniques are improved, and expe- rience is established to reward the individual with greater confidence and astuteness. The sad lament, If I only had taken an internship is becoming less frequent as graduates realize that internships can lessen the distress of their first anxious years of practice. The progress in dentistry is moving at a kaleidoscopic rate. To keep pace with it, all dental graduates should seriously consider the advantages of an internship, especially if the student is interested in Oral Surgery as a specialty. In this regard he should think further towards residences to complete his training. This type of training is vastly superior to the preceptorships of former years. You are the incumbents — you must shoulder the responsibilities and brunt of the years ahead. You must strive to keep oral surgery a dental specialty, and pre- vent its slow dissection and ultimate dissolution by other specialties which suffer from the age of chemotherapy. William Savoy, D.D.S. Clinical Professor of Dentistry Boaz Shattan Harold D. Baurmash Julian W. Anderson D.D.S. D.D.S. D.D.S. Sam Turof D.D.S. Stanley S Heller D.D.S. George A. Minerv D.D.S. Louis J. Loscalzo D.D.S. Morris Kavelle D.D.S. Louis Mandel D.D.S. Daniel D. Schube D.D.S. PRECLINICAL SCIENCE Any dental student or recent graduate from dental school knows that the preclinical or basic sciences are an important part of his education and training — why else should he have been forced to spend so much of his valuable time on them?!! Nevertheless, there often seems to be some doubt in his mind as to the actual usefulness of the information gleaned from these courses. For any who still harbor these doubts, 1 should like merely to stress the tremendous responsibility you are assuming when you treat your fellow man as a patient. If the preclinical science staff has fulfilled its obligation to you, you should leave dental school with a wealth of basic knowledge which will allow you to treat each of your future patients with understanding and confidence, to treat him as a living human being, an individual with a heart, lungs, nervous system, etc., as well as teeth — of one sort or another. Since there is no simple ready-made formula governing the human body and its reactions, you must be prepared to derive your own formula, your own plan of treatment for each patient as a unique individual and a unique problem. The more you know about the human organism, its anatomy, physiology and pathology, the more adequately you can treat each patient. But remember, that as you leave dental school, your education is only beginning. Through- out your professional career you will be learning — in a school which is sometimes even more demanding than the one you are leaving. Dorothy D. Johnson, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Anatomy DOROTHY D. JOHNSON Ph.D. Associate Professor of Anatomy William M. Rogers W. M. Copenhaver Edmund Applebaum Harry H. Shapiro Robin M. Rankow Charles R. Noback PhD. Ph.D. D.D.S. D.M.D. D.D.S., M.D. Ph.D. Harry P. Smith Wellington B. Stewart Martin Lunin Ph.D. M.D. D.D.S. Henry A. Bartels D.D.S. Lester R. Cahn D.D.S. James P. Cattell M.D. Harry B. Van Dyke Herbert Bartelstone Maxwell Karshan Wesley Halpert S. W. Tannenbaum Ph.D., M.D. D.D.S. Ph.D. D.D.S. Ph.D. Solon A. Ellison D.D.S. Harry M. Rose Magnus I. Gregersen M.D. Ph.D. PUBLIC HEALTH Arthur Bushel D.D.S., M.P.H. MUSEUM CURATOR RESEARCH CLINICAL ORAL PHYSIOLOGY Curt Proskauer Irwin D. Mandel L. Laszlo Schwartz Charles M. Chayes Harold P. Cobin D.M.D. D.D.S. D.D.S. D.D.S. D.D.S. TECHNICIANS MAINTENANCE fo J k4 m y f fl m A jl Mb a T A 1 Mkim Nicholas Vero Robert Wrong Albert Catona William Gregory CLINICAL STAFF Florence V. Moore Director of Clinics CLASS HISTORY MEMORIES IN THE MAKING A senior class history usually recounts events that are still fresh in the memory of a graduating senior. But how are those experiences recalled in later years? In the future, when we reminisce about Dental School, our recollections of these past four years will be charged with even more humor and pathos than we sense today. Considering the tricks that the passing of time plays upon our minds, let ' s speculate on how our memories will re-create our days in Dental School: Things were pretty tough when I studied dentistry! That was back in the days before flouridation, so we had to drill the decay out of teeth! We had forty-two students in our freshman class. We were of different sizes, shapes, ages, and back- grounds. But soon we all had our microscopes, our dental jackets, and our anatomy dissecting kits (more or less) and were of common purpose: to make our four years in school a lot of fun. I won ' t pretend that we didn ' t work and study plenty. There were a few moments of professional training (about twenty- one hours a day). But our class was chock-full of personalities — or characters if you prefer — who made academic classes the arena for healthful sport. For example: Histology lab: A group near the end of the alphabet used the period for football practice. This was rather annoying, especially when they used my eyepiece for a pigskin. Biochem lab: Some joker put a padlock on my reagent drawer one day. So Tublin, my neighbor, says, If I were you I ' d count to three and if the wise guy didn ' t take the lock off, I ' d spill fuming sulphuric acid on the lock; that would teach him. After thanking Tublin for the idea, and counting to three, I start to pour the acid. While the bubbles are foaming Tublin asks me, Say, isn ' t that your own lock? It ' s funny how the early impressions stick. Even today, when I hear the name of a man who was in my class, I picture him at his position at a table in Gross Anatomy — or the adjacent table hockey lounge. It Occlusal Rest Opening the bite was in that ninth floor lounge that a sophomore once came up and warned us about the evils of weaseling. Our class was aroused, and we decided that no one would think of weaseling. So, like all previous classes, we weasled without thinking. In the sophomore year, teamwork was in the air. Full denture technique set-ups were on an assembly line: each man set up one tooth and passed the articu- lator to the next student. The same fellows who had played tricks on each other now left their wives and shared rooms near school! That was the year when the class ' personality was somewhat subdued by the faculty ' s personality. I took my seat in the pharmacology amphitheater and found a very big man perched on a table. His feet were swinging idly and he gestured with an unlit cigarette. A hushed silence fell on the class. We had heard about this man ' s speed of lecturing, and we were ready for an onslaught; finally the professor spoke : Anybody got a match? The fourteen students sitting in the first row almost dropped their fourteen pens as they frisked their pockets. Several matches were thrust forward. The very big man lit up and started on a really exciting subject: How to show the drug supply man to the door while thumbing through G G for the side actions of the drugs he ' s selling. Then we moved into specific drugs. Today we are going to discuss the sulfones. One of this group is called DDS. The chemical structure . . . As the Lecturer droned on, we daydreamed of our own DDS, a drug of unusual characteristics, one of which is its ability to exite the nervous system and raise the blood pressure. The DDS we knew belongs to a group of drugs sometimes called professional poisons. The route of adminstration, fate, and excretion of D.D.S. is easy to understand. D.D.S. is taken in through the Admissions Office, and soon is found circulating throughout the Medical System. Its concentration falls significantly after two years because some of it is Third degree mobility broken down by the system and excreted by the Dean ' s Office. A serious and common side action of D.D.S. is its ulcerogenic effect. Then we awoke to the Lecturer ' s droll tones saying, There are seventeen minutes left this morning. I will take two minutes to introduce the movie we have set up to project. The movie will last nine minutes and forty-three seconds, and we will have five minutes and seventeen seconds left for questions. This movie is a very dramatic and clear picture of what D.D.S. does to the respiratory, circulatory, and nervous systems. O.K.? Let it roll. Bill. The projector was started. Some stalling, grinding, noises were heard, and the machine conked out. The professor darted to the front of the room. While the machine is being fixed, we ' ll have our question period — to save time. We thought, maybe a stethescope would help. When the projector rolled again, the picture ap- peared but the sound track was dead. The lecturer ' s voice boomed over the murmuring audience: Even though the narration is missing, the movie is a valuable, dramatic — Poing! The film snapped. Bill flicked the lights on, and started splicing . . . Reparative opera- tions continued as students began to leave the amphi- theater. Practically no one was left inside when we heard, even from the noisy hall, an irrepressible voice, There ' s still forty-two seconds . . . In Prosthetics, a compensating cure is one thing; in Bacteriology it is something else. One fine day (fine outside that is) forty-two sophomores sat in a Bact. lab beside forty-two blazing bunsen burners, eight large windows (kept tightly closed) and two instructors glar- ing fiery eyes upon them. What was it all about? Did we all flunk the examination? One instructor stood up front on a little platform and rolled his eyes at us from man to man. He kept his chin down low, as if confronted with something malignant, something sickening. The other instructor walked around the room, stopping at each student, glaring at him as if hoping the vile student would dis- solve under his stare, and whispered a number to him. The first instructor spoke: My colleague is giving you the grades of the examination. Now I just want to tell you that something must be wrong someplace! When the whole class leaves out the same question, when almost the whole class misunderstands the same ques- tion, when the instructors have to raise all the grades forty points so that a good percentage of you can pass (that is twenty percent of you), something must be wrong somewhere. • Yes, this was the compensating curve of Bacteri- ology. It compensated for our real performances. At the end of a tirade that was filled with omenous pauses and fearful inflections, the instructor changed his tone: Let me beg you all to ask questions. Please, have you any questions? But the unworthy, intractable students sat in silence. We just couldn ' t think of a question that met the instructor ' s criterion of a valid question — that is a question whose answer cannot be found in the general or medical library. Well, if you have no questions, we ' ll go on with the little demonstration we ' ve planned for you on the phenomenon called anaphylaxis. We couldn ' t get a guinea pig today, so would anyone like to volunteer? . . . And so we marched on. Basic Science went storming along. Pathology joined the passing parade and we got in step. A very friendly looking man with a crew cut stood before us: Wel- come to General Pathology. Every year questions come up, so let me clarify certain things from the start: First, we will be giving out some notes every session— about thirty pages at a time — to outline the subject of the following meeting. These notes are not a sub- stitute for Anderson ' s text. They may be longer, and more detailed than the text, but that are not a substi- tute for it. Secondly, remember this: the men in charge of this department welcome your suggestions. Sure enough, some suggestions cropped up. For ex- ample, one student wondered, Wouldn ' t it be better to look at the slides instead of drawing them? Sharpen this knife, doc! Whoops! ' Upstairs in the Pathology lecture room we had pre- views of coming attractions that we would study in the lab below. The door was slammed locked, the lights were turned out, the projector was turned on, and the professor ' s commentary began: Our slides for today are on Hodgkin ' s Disease. This disease is distinguished by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells in the blood stream. Let ' s find one on the slide. A small, hazy cell was pointed out. This doesn ' t appear too clear. Let ' s switch to high power. A larger, but hazier cell was flashed on the screen. I think we ' ll see it better on the photomicrograph. The other projector was turned on. No, this doesn ' t reproduce the cellular stain accurately . . . Well, there should be a good slide downstairs in the view box . . . Ultimately, the sophomore microscopists scanned their individual faded slides in search of another mys- tery to reproduce with smudge sticks, and scientifically sharpened pencils. Final exams came in full force and at long last the big theory courses were coming to a close. Mean- while, back in the dental department, adding machines were computing the results of Operative Technique, and x-ray machines marked C B models in boxes. When all the tallies were taken, and the smoke in the staff room vanished, we toured the dental clinic for a good location at which to set up our Junior Year Dental practice. The blissful third year began with the bright pros- pect of a permanent parking space for our operative kits. As time went along, we learned to prepare teeth, impression mouths, fill cavities, and reserve our place on the instructor ' s waiting line. The sophomore lectures on sharpening pathology drawing pencils were replaced by lectures on sharpen- ing bench knives. (Professional development.) Occlusal Dynamics provided five ingredients every operator needs to achieve success — the L.A. Cohn Quint. But for the exam our class came up with forty- two different guesses on the meaning of cusp warpage. ilSilli Initial Incision Face Bow (After the exam, our instructors offered three more guesses.) Operative provided ten items to keep on the bracket tables. (It was disquieting to learn that the syllabus was not one of those items. ) Perio taught us three contraindications to the thirty- two unit fixed splint. (I think one contraindication was a condition called Anodontia.) I vaguely remember that in the Junior Year our class pooled all the equipment and instruments that we owned. The names that had been scratched on den- tal items no longer mattered; with fraternal feelings we helped ourselves to anything we needed. The only trouble with the system was that the wear and tear of passing things from hand to hand took a heavy toll, and many fragile spatulas fell out of circulation. In the Junior Year we yearned for larger baseplates and smaller anterior porcelain teeth. But in the Senior Year our yearnings expanded to include one dental technician, one secretary, and one dental hygienist for each student. Because of these needs, some students raised the roof. In response, the faculty raised the re- quirements. The Senior Class was divided into four groups. Jack Rosen was surprised to find that the third group was assigned to him. One spastic student in the fourth group saved time by teaching his patients to set up his bracket table during the nine o ' clock lecture. Then he lunged to the lead of his group by doing a direct oral wax-up of a partial denture harness. Asiatic flu epidemics, subway strikes, disappoint- ments and cancellations do not help seniors meet their requirements. In the throes of those tribulations, the Class of 1958. like many classes before us, found that most of those fearful figures in long white sleeves who stalked the clinic floor — men like Ed Cain — were not just supervisors. They were also our maestros and friends. Through their example, we learned that good fellowship and good dentistry are inseparable. Earl M. Warman SENIORS James Amphlett Being at the head of the class roster has led to some embarrassing early mornings for Jim, but he has man- aged to survive them in one way or another. Coming to us from the University of Connecticut, where he also did graduate work in bacteriology (in order to be thor- oughly prepared for Solonology ), Jim has made his presence known here at Columbia. He is a recipient of a United States Public Health Service Research Grant, and often can be seen in the clinic serving as the subject for his own experiments. As Dr. Portway ' s assistant he has gained invaluable experience which is manifested in the inlays he has placed in his lovely wife Virginia ' s mouth. The senior year has been an extremely joyous one for the Amphletts, being blessed with the birth of their beautiful daughter, Valerie. During these four years, Jim has also been an active member of Psi Omega fraternity and is a holder of a Dean ' s Scholarship. Having completed his military obligation before entering dental school, Jim looks to- wards graduation with one eye on general practice, which he hopes will soon follow. Lawrence Annus Larry has the distinction of being the only senior who can carry his instrument kit to the Pedodontics clinic without the loss of an extra breath. His square shoulders are an integral part of the general anesthesia procedure as he helps the patients from the operating room. But, Larry is not one to display his brawn. In fact, at Mari- etta College he was the college handball champion, showing that agility and dexterity are part of this im- mense frame. At school, the type of work he does, proves this, time and time again. Larry is an active member of Alpha Omega fraternity, and this year did a capable job of managing the finances of the organiza- tion, as its treasurer. Larry and his lovely wife, Paula, live in the Bronx with their adorable new daughter, Alene Beth. A very proud father, his face beams whenever he talks about or shows a picture of his pride and joy. Confident in himself, and in his ability, Larry plans to enter private practice upon graduation. There is no doubt that he will be an impressive figure to any new patient entering his office, and after being exposed to the high quality of his work, who can question a suc- cessful future? V 0. ; vf Paul Lewis Brecker Paul, the Ivy look addition to the class of 1958, is another stalwart of the indefatigable first table. A gradu- ate of the University of Pennsylvania, where he mixed studies and social life quite well, Paul came to Columbia ready to devote himself to four years of astute dental study. He soon realized, like the rest of his classmates, that this was a necessity, rather than a resolution. His presence in this yearbook attests to his success in this matter. Nevertheless, Paul also has found time to enjoy him- self. Weekend visits to his alma mater for a football game, an annual Christmas party for his friends, and regular attendance at Broadway theatres make for a well-rounded dental student. And let us not forget, that it was during his stay at Columbia that Paul met his lovely bride-to-be, Marjorie, who is responsible for his weekly rendezvous to Brooklyn, a strange land to some- one used to the cozy confines of Scarsdale, New York. After graduation and marriage in June, Marjorie and Paul plan to spend the next two years with the United States Navy, and then on to private practice. Huei-Yuen Chang If Vivian didn t have a working knowledge of the American Vernacular before she came to dental school, four years in the eighth floor lab have certainly rounded her education. As the sole female member of our class, she has heard many an irate student bemoaning their problems and castigating instructors in the strongest of terms. Through it all Viv has kept her keen sense of humor and has appeared as unconcerned as possible. Adding a truly international flavor to our homogene- ous group. Vivian, a native of Shanghai. China, came to us after studying at West China Union University, and the Columbia University School of Public Health. As a matter of course Vivian became our expert on Eastern cuisine and any gourmet who would like to try special meals would do well to consult her first. By her excellent work in the clinic and labs. Viv has maintained a uniformly high standard of work and has become recognized as an outstanding member of the first Prosthetics group. After graduation. Vivian plans to practice both Publ ic Health dentistry and pedodontics. Ronald Dubner Dub — as he is affectionately called — is probably known best for his extremely high lip line. This self same line may have been acquired while Ron played clarinet in the band at Columbia College, where he spent his undergraduate days, but in any case, it is fre- quently on display, especially when Ronnie is in the company of his bride-to-be, Mary Ann. A charming girl and a plentiful gingiva are not, however, all that Ronnie can be proud of. He has accumulated a onliiant scholastic record, first at college, and now, in dental school, as his William Jarvie membership attests. Dr. Herlands, whom Ronnie has ably assisted, will verify his technical knowledge and ability. He has also been an active member in Alpha Omega, serving both as pledgemaster and social chairman. Ron ' s plans for the future definitely include an intern- ship, and possibly include a specialty in prosthodontia. Rest assured, though, that whatever his final decision, Ron Dubner will persevere and maintain the same standard of success which he has achieved in the past. William A . Dwyer, Jr. A true friend to any lower classman interested in learning the intrigues of clinical dentistry, and to anyone interested in passing some time at the T. G., Bill has definitely carved his nick on the eighth floor lab bench. An alumnus of the University of Notre Dame, he spends an active fall season closely following the national rat- ings of his beloved football team, while carving crowns for his father and himself. Bill ' s presence was noticed quite soon after entering dental school, and he was elected freshman class presi- dent. Since then he has actively participated in student affairs as a member of student council for three years. Last year ' s highly successful Psi Omega social calendar must be attributed to the fine work he did as social chairman. At Notre Dame, Bill showed his versatility as a baritone in the glee club, and as member of the track team. Last June. Bill married his wonderful high school sweetheart, Eileen, and they are still on their honey- moon, as the presence of chocolate bars in his lunch bag will attest. The United States Army has first rights to Bill after graduation, but general practice in New York and Westchester, and a large family, are the plans for the future. Thomas Jay Fry Here is an illustration of the small town boy who came to the big city and made good. In his own quiet, but quick and sure manner, Tom Fry accomplishes his work, and at the end of a day, detaches himself com- pletely from his dental problems. Gifted with a subtle sense of humor which has all the flavor of midwestern colloquialism, Tom often interjects one of his many pet phrases into a conversation or class meeting and imme- diately has everyone laughing. Born and raised in Miles City, Montana, Tom at- tended Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, where he was a member of the baseball team and a baritone in the choir. Following in his brother ' s foot- steps, he decided to study his graduate work in a large university. Happily for us, he chose Columbia. Tom made another wise choice when he decided to work at Yellowstone National Park last summer, for it was there that he met his fiancee, Kay. Together, they enjoy the many facets of New York, especially the jazz concerts, whether at Carnegie Hall, or at the Hickory House. Tom hopes to enter military service after graduation, followed by general practice or orthodontia, in Denver, Colorado. Merrill K. Gellis It was natural for Merrill Gellis to turn to dentistry as his chosen profession. The type of individual who seeks perfection in everything he does, Merrill adapted quickly to the standards of achievement expected at school. An accomplished musician, he has learned to give that little extra, and in return receive immense self- satisfaction. Merrill ' s musical ability is well known to all of us, since he has rendered his services at many a school function. He helped arrange the score and provided the music for last season ' s most successful senior farewell show, My Fair Badee. And he will probably get roped in for the job this year also. At Rutgers Uni- versity, he organized and led the Rutgers Dance Band and was musical director of the College Radio Station. However, music is only Merrill ' s part time profession. Dentistry, and his wife and family come first. The William Jarvie Society recognized his outstanding ability in dental school, by electing him to their membership. But Merrill is most proud of his family — his beautiful wife, Lynn, and his two sons, David and Jeffry. The future is bright, with an associateship in general practice being the probable first step to a successful career. Enrico M. Grippo With calmness and seeming serenity in the face of difficulties that might overcome an ordinary mortal, Rick has established his reputation as one of the out- standing practitioners of dentistry in our class. His own exacting standards and high quality of work did not go unnoticed as Rick was added to Dr. Lucca ' s happy little corner during his junior year. However, Rick was not all work in his four years to which his two daughters, Linda and Carol, will attest. He was married to his lovely wife, Mary, just prior to the freshman year. Rick has also been a very active member of Psi Omega during his tenure at Columbia. After two years of service in the United States Navy, he attended St. Bonaventure College and was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree. It ' s sometimes difficult to discern where his true allegiances lay as he ' s been cheering for Dartmouth teams since his boyhood in North Walpole, New Hampshire. Rick plans to follow in his brother John ' s footsteps and return to New England and a general practice after graduation. Walter A. Gutstein Following a line of other notable Gutstein ' s at Columbia Dental School, Walter has left no less of a mark than his mother and brother before him. Walter was a student council representative for three years, serving as President and Vice President of the Council. Other elected positions in which he has served are Preside nt of the Sophomore class and Secretary of Alpha Omega fraternity. In spite of the time involved with these many student activities, Walter ' s scholastic achievements have always been of the highest standard, as attested by his election to the William Jarvie Society in his sophomore year. Walter has a truly scientific and inquiring mind, as well as a deep-seated sense of integrity, and is constantly trying to improve himself, and perfect his techniques. This is Walt ' s rationalization for his enumerable coffee breaks throughout the day. Over a casual cup of Java and a huge apple, Walt can sit and talk dentistry for hours. Walter graduated from Knox College in 1954, where he received a A.B. degree, Cum Laude. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Mu fraternities. After graduation he hopes to follow brother Bob ' s footsteps into the service and then return to a general practice. A JfWrmi 1 1 Robert G. Hart Bob Hart came to us from Hempstead, Long Island, via a slight detour at his Alma Mater, Niagara. Certainly one of its most avid alumni, Bob also ranks as one of its fiercest Purple Eagles — especially with a plaster mixing bowl in his hand. He has served as Freshman vice-president and now holds the imposing title of Grand Inquisitor of Psi Omega. Ready and always willing to help a classmate or lower classman in technique, or in the clinic, Bob has also become the nominal leader of what we fear may be an abortive plot to inculcate professional decorum in the class of 1958. Bob has undergone an amazing metamorphosis these past two years and even though his days of locking horns may be over, he can always be counted upon to enliven a school dance with his animated lindy hop. Bob intends to return to the scene of his endeavors next year as dental intern, following which he will enter the armed forces and embark upon what he hopes will be a long and prosperous general practice. Dale E. Hopp Dale Hopp is one of those rare individuals who can be described in a few chosen words: a true gentleman, an excellent scholar, and a fine athlete. Originally from LaSalle. 111., Dale has spent the greater part of the last eight years in New York City. At Columbia College, he was kept busy as a varsity football player for three years, and as a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. Since then. Dale has kept physically trim by joining the New York Rugby Club, and this year was elected its captain. His leadership and conscientiousness were also recog- nized here at dental school where Dale has been on Student Council for three years and was vice president of our junior class. A meticulous and capable operator, many a fellow student has taken advantage of his serv- ices for their own dental therapy. And as one would suspect. Dale was elected to the William Jarvie Society in his sophomore year, and has served as its vice presi- dent. The United States Air Force has first rights to Dale after graduation, as he is a member of the Air Force Senior Dental Program. Plans after that are still unde- cided, but one can be sure that whatever they may be, Dale will be a success professionally and a credit to his communitv. Robert J. Isaacson Big Bob came to us from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, a Master of Science degree in Zoology, an eagerness to learn and a ready smile. To these assets he has been adding many more priceless items, such as a charming wife, Barbara, and a capfivating baby boy, Richard Dean. An aqua man since early youth, Bob was a letter man on the Rutgers varsity swimming squad. He derives greater joy, however, in passing on his aquatic skills to his eager pupils. Eight seasons of the younger and older generations have benefited from Bob ' s expert instructor- ship, the last two being at the renowned Berkeley Cartaret Hotel in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Back in the freshman year of Dental School, Bob introduced the class to his own private dental hygien- ist, Barbara, who was studying at our school. At the end of the freshman year the two Bobby ' s became Mr. and Mrs. Isaacson at Mayfair Farms, West Orange, N. J. Later, as social chairman of Alpha Omega, Bob has tried to get other fellows to settle down on the farm. Bob hopes to wing it for two years with the Air Force, after which he will decide whether to enter into general practice or a specialty. Frank luorno Rarely has Columbia Dental School fathered a more industrious and persevering young student than Frank Iourno. Frank kept a private key to the eighth floor clinic so that he could labor day and night, weekdays and weekends. These efforts were not entirely in his own behalf, as much as Frank worked as an assistant to Dr. De Lisi. To supplement his income still further Frank served as an attendant at Psychiatric Institute. Frank ' s ability as a technician was equalled by his ability as a student of basic science. He had a coveted New York State Dental Scholarship. In his spare mo- ments he worked with Dr. Kutscher on a United States Public Health Service grant. Frank came to Columbia with a B.A. degree from Hamilton College, where he was active in the choir and other dramatic endeavors. Here at Columbia Den- tal, he was Junior Grand Master of Psi Omega Fra- ternity and an editor of The Frater. Frank owes his physical fitness to his rugged chores as a waiter in the Adirondacks during the summer months. Frank has met many different people in his many different activities, and certainly their diverse backgrounds have helped mold his own complex per- sonality. Frank is an individualist, touching often on the bizzare. His future plans are indefinite but what- ever they may be, they will be successful and undoubt- edly unique. Eugene M. Jacoby Inspired by the stimulating clinical and technical dental experiences which he had the fortune to observe during his military service, Gene decided on a dental career. He was no stranger to the rigors of academic life, having attained membership in Pi Sigma, an hon- orary science fraternity at Syracuse University. Forti- fied with vitamins A.B., and Cum Laude with which he was enriched at Syracuse, Gene plunged into the freshman year at Columbia with vigor and enthusiasm. With characteristic insight, Gene, realizing that he needed supplementary fortification for the ' sophomore year, married Barbara. Two heads indeed proved to be better than one for Gene completed his second year in fine style. His clinical years served as the true piece de resistance. After preparing the coronal portions of teeth for inlays and crowns; and after having treated gingival tissue with gingi-pack, and curettes, Gene en- tered the endodentics clinic and found himself deeply rooted to the specialty. After graduation, Dr. Jacoby will either seek an associateship or embark upon the successful road of private practice. Norman Kahn Always well-dressed, always carrying a New York Times, always thoroughly familiar with the stage or thoroughbreds, and always wearing a casually indif- ferent expression, Norm bears almost no ' similarity to the frantic scurrying dental student we always picture. Do not be deceived, however, by Norm ' s tremondous general knowledge and wide interests for, although he has found the time to read most good books, see most good shows, and solve most difficult crossword puzzles, Norm has also found the time to become an excellent student, as his Jarvie membership and New York State Dental Scholarship prove. Norm has also been an active member of Alpha Omega, as most of his fraters, who have wanted to adjourn business meetings early, will attest. His dis- sident voice, backed up by a cool and clear logic, has squelched many a conformist, and helped establish a progressive fraternity policy. Columbia College may be responsible for Norm ' s conservative dress, logic, and taste but only Norm can claim responsibility for the spring marriage to his long- time sweetheart, Dale. Plans for the future are indefinite, but it might not be a calculated risk to say that Norm will probably apply his ample qualifications towards a Ph.D. in path- ology. JT } ■ j Kenneth Levin One of the best trained men on our Dental Columbian staff is the co-business manager, Ken Levin. In his undergraduate days on the shores of Lake Cayuga he helped manage such publications as the Cornellian and Deshbook. His outstanding academic record, which won him a place in the William Jarvie Society for Den- tal Research here at Columbia, qualified him for mem- bership in the national honorary pre-medical society, Alpha Epsilon Delta. Other activities at Cornell in- cluded membership in the Pistol Team and in Phi Sigma Delta social fraternity. Ken ' s popularity among our classmates won him the office of senior class vice president. He has been an active member of Alpha Omega and could be seen escorting his wife, Jan, to all ther social functions. Like most of us Ken would like to discharge his obligation to the armed forces. However, if he is not one of the chosen few, future plans may include an in- ternship or association with his father and brother-in- law, in private practice. Robert Lifschutz If one were forced to choose the features which characterize Bob, he would have to say, a bouncing walk and amazing wealth of scientific knowledge. Liffy is undoubtedly the class expert on such diverse subjects as photography, automobiles, missiles, and high fidelity. Columbia College, where Bob earned his B.A. in 1955 was undoubtedly the breeding place for all this learning. Both Alpha Omega and the Class of ' 58 have been fortunate indeed in being able to take advantage of Bob ' s photographic prowess but Bob ' s ability is not limited to the camera. His New York State Dental Scholarship and his Jarvie Membership verify his dental knowledge and skill. It would seem that Bob has the capacity to become an expert in almost anything to which he applies himself, and so, it is logical to assume that Bob and his wife, Barbara, are in for a long and happy marriage. Bob left the evershrinking lot of class bachelors during the Christmas, 1957 vacation. Though Bob ' s plans for the future are as yet in- definite, his scientific curiosity, his capacity for learn- ing, and his generosity in the giving of his time and energy to help his classmates, assure his success. Sol Merl Sol has had to drive long and hard for his Columbia pedigree and double degree. He first showed this drive as a member of the varsity baseball team at Columbia College, where he spent his undergraduate days. His time and effort were rewarded by a B.A. degree in June 1955. Since that time, Sol ' s drive has been re- stricted to cruises along the West Side Highway, the trail which Sol blazes daily to and from his Westchester home. This driving ambition in Sol has served to earn him a high esteem in the opinion of his fellow students and of course in the eyes of his lovely wife, Rita, whom he married in the middle of the Junior year when the precious item called leisure, which was conceived in the industrial revolution, was briefly reborn. Sol has excelled socially as a member of Alpha Omega where he never fails to amuse his fraters with a fishy tale about the previous weekend ' s escapade on the Long Island Sound or a humorous tale that is reminiscent of Joe Miller. His excellence professionally is reflected by his elec- tion to the William Jarvie Society. Sol has his sights set on Uncle Sam upon graduation, but in the event the sighting is not mutual, he will endeavor to share his skills with an established D.D.S. Milton Philip Merritt An easy smile and an easy-going disposition have made Milt one of the most popular men in the class. Always willing to lend his thorough and neatly written notes to a delinquent classmate. Milt has also used his precision script to advantage as secretary, of both his class and the William Jarvie Society. In addition to compiling an excellent scholastic record, to which his Jarvie membership and New York State Dental Scholar- ship attest. Milt has also found the time to become an active Alpha Omegan, as well as the Managing Editor of the book you are now reading. He has served as Captain Jack ' s ablest assistant and is one of the found- ers of the very active New York Times Crossword Puzzle Club, a throwback no doubt to his liberal arts days at Columbia College, where he earned his B.A. in 1955. Milt has been interested in orthodontia as far back as we can remember and as soon as he finishes an in- ternship and or military service, will return to school for further study in this specialty. We strongly suspect that at that time Milt will be long-since married to his lovely fiancee, Myrna. Frank Miele It is a well established fact that Frank Miele, more than any one person, has been responsible for the suc- cess of many of our class and fraternity cocktail parties and dances. We will be forever indebted to him for the spirits that made those wonderful intoxicating oc- cassions possible. Frank came to us with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Columbia College, where he established an out- standing academic record. He has maintained this high standard of quality at dental school and possesses the admirable trait of sharing his successful techniques with any of his classmates. In sophomore crown and bridge technique many of us were indebted to him for his in- valuable aid. These qualities of leadership and con- sideration for his fellow students were recognized this year when he was elected Grand Master of Psi Omega, the fraternity in which he has actively served for four years. Future plans include marriage to Marie, internship, and private practice. Peter R. Mund Perhaps one of the most diversified men in our class, Pete ' s interests range from antiques to sports cars, and sailing. Every Monday during the past year we could see Pete scurrying off to meet his wife, Wynne, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for their course in Amer- ican antiques. Road racing or any aspect of the sports car field could be discussed with authority that only comes through experience, as Pete ' s one material pos- session is his Jaguar, which was presented to him at the time of his engagement. However, on request, Pete can also provide a few tips on the sailing conditions off the South Jersey shore. With all of these extra-curriculas activities, he has still maintained such high standards in his dental work that he has been engaged by a member of the faculty. Pete hails from Poughkeepsie, New York and Union College where he was editor of his yearbook, and a member of Sigma Chi. While at Columbia, Pete has been an active member of Psi Omega Fraternity. We expect his professional career to be filled with success and happiness wherever he opens his practice. Nicholas R. Napoli Since we first entered dental school, we have always known Nick to be relaxed, even-tempered, and generous — a true gentleman. It is astounding, therefore, to realize, that behind this nonplussed facade is one of the most active men in our class. Nick ' s well-earned popularity has helped elect him to the honored post -of senior class president, as well as our Junior class treasurer and senior treasurer of Psi Omega. The above are only a dent in the Napoli extra-curricular armor, for Nick has also been chairside assistant to Dr. Ze- garelli, a contributing editor to Columni, and secretary of the Jarvie Society. Besides all of this, Nick has found the time to maintain a top standing in our class. Tops in our class, Nick is also tops with his bride, whose opinion is enthusiastically shared by the four Napoli children — Sal, Frank, Joseph, and Lorraine. The factors of a family and a daily trip to and from Brook- lyn with the everpresent briefcase have made Nick ' s accomplishments all the more amazing. Nick is a June 1953 graduate of New York University and a veteran of the Navy. He plans to intern following graduation, after which he will double between general practice and a specialty in oral surgery. Richard M Neuberger Never too busy to volunteer his services for a per- sonal, class, or school project, Dick Neuberger has seemingly managed to cram six years worth of time into his four-year education, beginning with the Herculean task of typing and mimeographing, exams in our sopho- more year when time was at a premium, continuing with a United States Public Health Service research grant for work in microbiology and. terminating this year in the most responsible, demanding job in our Class ' hist ory, Editor-in-Chief of this yearbook. Dick has amazed and confounded his classmates with his ability to get things done. But these and other extra- curricular duties haven ' t interfered with Dick ' s ability as a superior student. His thorough, energetic, and mature approach (resulting no doubt from his two years in the United States Air Force and four years at Rut- gers ) have earned for him a great measure of respect on the clinic floor, in class and at Alpha Omega fraternity meetings. It is only logical that Dick await a school lull to tend to personal matters, and so it was, that on June 30, 1957 he married his lovely sweetheart Leonore, without whose help and understanding this yearbook would not have been possible. A busy, and what we know will be a successful future lies in store for Dick, whether it be in association or in private practice. Richard Dennis O ' Leary Whether it be information concerning the best lens for your new Leica or where the best campsites are in New York State, the man to see is Dick O ' Leary. Ever since the gross anatomy labs, Dick has taken pic- tures of our class in every conceivable activity from the production of nystagmus in physiology to last year ' s eighth floor clean up day. He is now on the photography staff of the Dental Columbian. Hardier than most of his fragile city-bred classmates, Texas-born Dick has been active in the scouting move- ment in Scarsdale and whenever possible will get away for a weekend in the great outdoors. He also finds time to participate as an active member in Psi Omega. Dick holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Notre Dame, where he was a member of the gymnastics team and a cheerleader (where he put his tumbling to practice). Immediately after graduation, depending upon the vagaries of our Armed Forces ' demands, Dick will either join the ranks of servicemen or enter an intern program. Eventually, Dick wants to limit his practice to pedo- dontics. % Andrew C. Palermo, Jr. If quiet efficiency were the measure of success, Andy would be a stand-out member of our class. And indeed, in this case, it certainly seems to be true for Andy ' s school career has been studded with success upon suc- cess. He maintained a dean ' s list standing for three consecutive years at the University Heights branch of N.Y.U., at which time he left on professional option for our dental school. Once here, he quickly established his ability and was elected to the William Jarvie Society at the end of his freshman year. Since then he has been an active member of Psi Omega and is currently fraternity secretary. Andy did manage to find enough time away from school work and fraternity functions to marry his Nancy. This took place on June 15, 1957, and right now, Nancy serves not only as his wife, but also as his obedient patient. Andy hopes to settle in a surburban community but first, he wants to serve an internship and a dental hitch in the armed forces. Alfred P. Pistocchi Al has had to sit through four years at dental school listening to his name being mispronounced in every conceiveable manner. Through it all Al has remained congenial and more than willing to help anyone in a tight spot. Be it labs or clinic, Al will be right there to lend a hand — a truly nice guy. His election to the post of Senior Class Secretary and Chaplain of Psi Omega attest to his popularity. Al graduated from New York University in 1954 and was active even in his undergraduate days, being a member of both Alpha Phi Delta fraternity and the Newman Club. We wonder whether it was there that Al cultivated his interest and enthusiasm for well-built girls? In any case, we know that in matters feminine, Al has developed a rapidly responsive pair of eyes and an unerring diagnostic ability. Al ' s plans after D.D.S. day this June probably in- clude an internship, which will be followed by private practice somewhere in upper New York State. Morton C. Rennert Writer, orator, critique, lyricist, comedian, and handi- capper are some of the talents which can only partially describe the ubiquitous Mr. Rennert. The bon vivant of the class of 1958, Mort, is the prime advocate of the theory ' that one can enjoy life even at Columbia dental school. A graduate of Columbia College. Mort entered dental school det ermined not to lose sight of the broader spectrum of knowledge, and yet not com- promise on the work immediately before him. This he has done successfully, as his membership in the William Jarvie Society will attest. As president of our junior class, and Alpha Omega fraternity, and as a member of Student Council, Mort has focused attention upon student problems and has worked hard to eliminate them. Without his literary ability and numerous ora- tories, there would have been many a void in the history of this class. Much of the success of last year ' s Senior Farewell dance goes to him, and as literary editor of this yearbook, much of the burden of success or failure is again upon his shoulders. Mort is the most eligible bachelor in the dental school. And he hopes to remain that way for awhile — a bachelor that is. Whether it is service with the Army, where he hopes to see the world, or an internship in New York, where he will continue to be enriched by the world ' s greatest city, Mort Rennert will leave his mark along the way. Norman M. Roland The sum of thirteen dollars and five cents will always stand in our mind as a shrine to Norm Roland, because after single handedly waging a four year battle with the supply room, Norm found that this amount was rightfully owed us. Unlike most fairy tales, this incident did not end in the best of all possible ways, because the school gave us a twenty dollar item, and once again the student body was in debt. However Norm ' s perserverence must not go unnoticed. Norm came to Columbia from a two year tour of duty with the Air Force on Okinawa. Previously he had graduated from N.Y.U. where he was a member of Phi Sigma Delta fraternity. At dental school, Norm was an active member of Alpha Omega fraternity where he served in the capacity of secretary. Much of his time was devoted to a United States Public Health Service research grant in his senior year. During the summer previous to his senior year he was a clerk in dentistry at a local hospital. His im- mediate plans upon graduation include an internship at Long Island Jewish Hospital in New Hyde Park, fol- lowed by a private practice. Jack Rosen A mustache, a nervous knee, and a quick pair of hands may be enough to describe Jack, but certainly not adequately, for here is a student whose capacity for dentistry, whose ability and high standards border on the amazing. From the first days in Dental Anatomy, when Jack ' s superior ability became readily evident, he has received the unanimous and sincere admiration and respect of his classmates. He has never failed to give unselfishingly of his time and knowledge. All this despite the huge amount of work that he does both for himself and the many instructors who wisely choose Jack as their second pair of hands. Always spastic about theory courses. Jack applied himself with a stoic diligence and managed to earn some of the top marks in our class. It is only natural then, that he is a Jarvie member. In addition, he has been Dr. Herland ' s assistant and an active member of Alpha Omega Fraternity. Someone who has so much to give to the profession is deserving of the best, and so far, Jack has been very fortunate in having a wonderful wife, Mae, and a liv- ing doll of a daughter, Cheryl Lynn. We feel confident that no matter what his future plans Jack will continue to experience the same good fortune and success which has marked his education at Columbia. w+ George Rudensky For everything there has to be a certain border, George often says. In keeping with this motto, he seeks balance in all things — from dental articulation to ice skating. But when necessary, George can drive himself so relentlessly that his wife, Olga (or Puntia as she is more familiarly known), has to stop him from run- ning himself down. The fellows who were lucky enough to work near George in the Freshman year and in the Sophomore year too, enjoyed the sparkling wit of a man whose sense of humor is as good as his sense of proportions. The patients who were fortunate enough to sit in his chair benefited from his calm, quiet chairside manner. But the luckiest of all were those students who relaxed in the Rudensky home to study Anatomy, Histology, Bacteriology, and Pharmocology under the lavish hos- pitality of George and Puntia. For those fellows, home- work was served with some tempting continental dishes. George, really can take it. When one of his patients complained that she couldn ' t bear the sight of dentists, George did not get flustered; he simply produced a blind fold, covered her eyes, administered a powerful placebo, and proceeded to prepare the teeth for crowns. After graduation, George will take Post-graduate orthodontia — a fertile field for the Rudensky principles of balance and harmony. Robert N. Schiff Bob came to dental school with a reputation as an artist, and he never let us down. In his early period he did frescoes in his home, most suggestive of the Michel- angelo influence, but in later years he has become more surrealist, and in the style of the eminent Herblock, he has depicted our trials and tribulations in cartoon studies. Many a lecture has been enhanced by a slip of paper that surreptitiously passes through the class with the characterization of the prof in Bob ' s own in- imitable style. Bob graduated from Columbia College in 1955 a recipient of a B.A. degree. He devoted his time to the band and his money to Zeta Beta Tau during those hectic college years. At dental school. Bob served Alpha Omega fraternity admirably, performing the ardous task of treasurer. He also has played no small role in the success of this year- book, as a driving force of the art committee. Bob is planning to intern upon graduation and then fulfill his military obligations. Most of his spare time is taken up wooing a young belle of Bell Harbor, Carol Bloom. By publication time the results of this endeavor may be well established. l «p Richard Slater If you think you have troubles, then speak to Dick Slater. All your worries will become minute after he describes his plight. However, after one gets to know Dick a little better, one realizes that he thrives on such complaining, and ambiguous as it may sound, he en- joys it. Dick is a native of Brooklyn and he manages to recapture his youthful days as a camp counselor during the summers. There he forgets the disconcerting atmos- phere of school and studies, and enjoys the carefree and lackadaisical outdoor life. Nevertheless, with all the complaining Dick has done, his record at Brooklyn College and here at dental school shows that he can capably handle anything that passes through his mind or hands. Dick excelled in Pharmacology during the sopho- more year and this training prepared him for his work with Harry and Bert and the electrical plethysmo- graph. Some of Dick ' s new relaxed attitude can be attributed to his being a subject for this experimental work. However, most of the credit goes to his excep- tionally capable and attractive wife Barbara, whom he married after a whirlwind courtship of six years. Dick will spend the next year as an intern at the Brooklyn Veterans Administration hospital and then he hopes to enter military service and see the rest of the United States. Leo Slawin About twenty years ago, a lady dentist served several communities of Wilno. Poland, by traveling from place to place with her dental setup. One of her patients was a six year old boy named Leo. The boy feared this first visit with the dentist, but when it was over he said in surprise, That didn ' t hurt! The impression left a deep and lasting memory. When asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, he would answer, A nice dentist who doesn ' t hurt people. In the fall of 1949, Leo arrived in the United States with that same ambition. He worked rapidly (and hard) to fulfill it and finally, after three full years, in- cluding summers at City College, Leo completed his pre-dental program. While meeting the awesome academic challenge Leo was active in Caduceus pre-professionaj Society, Sigma Alpha Honorary Society, Freshman Advisory Commit- tee, and the College Tutoring Service. In Dental School the Slawin spirit of scholarship and service has taken such forms as Jarvie Society. Sopho- more Class Treasurer, and Alpha Omega membership. But perhaps Leo gets a chance to relax when travel- ing, for he commutes both to school and to his lovely fiancee, Gloria, in Toronto, Canada. Upon graduation Leo and Gloria will be married, and then, after a period of internship and military service, they will settle down in some community where Leo can be known as a nice dentist who doesn ' t hurt people. Charles Stanley Solomon One of the leading eligible men of the class of ' 58, Chuck is also our youngest. The recipient of a Ford Foundation Scholarship to Columbia College, where he was an eminent member of ZBT, Chuck has carried his record of excellent scholastic achievement on into dental school, viz. a New York State Dental Scholar- ship, the Samuel Birenbach Surgery Award, and the Newark Alpha Omega Alumni Scholarship Award. His academic record and unassuming manner, however, be- lie his other interests and activities, for Chuck is also President of the William Jarvie Society, and social chair- man of Alpha Omega Fraternity. Chuck was a reporter for the Columbia Spectator in his undergraduate days and his literary ability has stood him and his class in good stead, for it was that ability that helped him win the Surgery award and also contribute so creditably to the literary part of the Co- lumbian. As if this weren ' t enough, Chuck also happens to be an excellent tennis player and connoisseur of fine music and Broadway theatre fare. Chuck plans to intern after graduation, after which he will apply his skill and his affability towards the building of what will be a successful private practice. Neal N. Storm If chance favors the prepared mind, Neal ' s chances for success are assured. Careful and thorough in all things, Neal does not leave a page unlearned when preparing a reading assignment. His inquiring mind often sends him searching the library for more informa- tion on an unsolved problem. When other students feel they are finally grasping the point of a lecture, Neal raises a subtle question that throws his classmates back into uncertainty. Intellectual rigor is coupled with physical stamina in Neal, as evidenced by his performances in college swim- ming intramurals, and his summer position of water- front instructor at camp. At Hunter, where Neal re- ceived his B.A., he was Student Court Judge and obtained membership in Phi Beta Kappa. Although very modest about his academic achieve- ments, Neal holds a New York State Professional Scholarship. He has been active in Alpha Omega, and is a member of the U.S. Navy Reserve. His special in- terests include music (from Beethoven to Square Dance calls), tennis, ice skating, and above all Eva, to whom he dedicated his pin and his heart at the Autumn in- terfraternity dance. After fulfilling his military obligation, Neal hopes to study post-graduate Periodontology — his chosen spe- ciality. Robert M. Tublin In matters monetary, Bob stands out unquestionably as the J. P. Morgan of our class. It is no wonder then, that we have seized upon his business acuity and chosen him both Senior class treasurer and yearbook co-busi- ness manager. His earthy common sense, his outspokenness, but mostly his logical practical approach to class problems have helped elect him to positions as our sophomore class vice-president and Student Council Representative. But Bob ' s part of our class legacy is not told strictly in terms of dollars and sense. He has never let the weight of his own academic problems dampen his warm humor, or prevent him from giving more of his time and efforts towards helping classmates than even friend- ship can demand. His has been the constant and forth- right voice in the campaign for curriculum improve- ments. His generous good nature is probably best illustrated by the party he gave for the class to celebrate completion of the Sophomore year. Bob came to us from Brooklyn College and though the presence of an ever-so-slight occupational paunch may be deceiving, he participated there, as a member of both the swimming and the soccer teams. There Bob met his college sweetheart and current Missus, Leila. Bob hopes to enter military service after which he will specialize in orthodontia. We cannot help but feel that Bob ' s ability combined with his personal warmth will assure him the high measure of success he so richly deserves. Takano Uyehara Lanikai. Oahu. Hawaii is the place where Yewie dwells. Tak came to us via Ohio State University where he was close to being a career chemist. Since Tak doesn ' t talk about himself very often, many of us are not aware of his World War II experiences, his skill at diagnosing and treating automobile troubles, or his ability to go on four hours sleep on weekdays with a supplement of thirty hours on weekends. But one thing we all know is that Tak has become synonymous with Dentistry par Excellence. Dr. De Lisi has chosen him as his assistant, and many class- mates choose Tak for opinions on their clinic problems. Both of these facts give Tak a long, full day, but he has found some spare time to work evenings at Psy- chiatric Institute. For recreation, Tak likes golf; but we hope he gets in some skiing before his return to sunny Lanikai, Oahu, Hawaii. -■ L I i Alfred E.Ward Speak softly but carry a big stick. This immortal phrase of Teddy Roosevelt might be considered by Al Ward as words to live by. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Cain for whom he has labored these long years, Al has developed an awesome silence interspersed with an occasional whisper. Having a proclivity for obtain- ing non-English speaking patients, Al has further de- veloped his technique in complete silence, save for an occasional hand signal. Al is an impeccable dresser, always neat and well mannered. Suave and unruffled, he never loses his com- posure. As for the big stick, no one can doubt Al ' s impres- sive stature and physical prowess. He was one of Co- lumbia College ' s all time great football ends, setting several Ivy League records. Now relegated to the role of spectator, Al faithfully attends all Baker Field con- tests and more often than not can be found crying over his post mortem beer, and reveling in memories of by- gone days when the Light Blue was more victorious. Al has no special plans for the future except to practice general dentistry, but with his ability and man- ner, he will surely succeed in any undertaking. Earl M. Warman Every class has its philosopher, and Earl is certainly our Bertrand Russell. Refusing to be caught up in the rapid tempo, Earl progresses slowly and methodically. Never agitated, never spastic, always droll, he is in- dubitably an individual extraordinaire. Blessed with this temperment, which should carry him at least to age one hundred, Earl is always willing to lay aside his mundane chores in the clinic to discuss the tragedy and comedy of life, or most any facet of human relations. Earl speaks most articulately and his glibness is soon apparent at any level. Socially or professionally, with patient or peer, Earl always holds a captivated audience. None of us will ever forget Earl ' s dry humor, how un- expectedly he would have the class in stitches with some bizzare suggestion. Earl received a B.A. degree from Columbia College, where he spent his spare moments as radio announcer for WKCR. At dental school Earl held a N.Y. State Dental Schol- arship, and further supplemented his income with part time work at Psychiatric Institute. Private practice in Dentistry for Children is his future ambition. David H. Wolmer Dave ' s innate ambitious striving was evident from the first chemistry lecture at his undergraduate college, Hunter. There, choosing a seat next to the loveliest girl in the room, he alternated glances between his notebook and his classmate. Bella ' s charms inspired him through a most successful college career during which he was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa, was a member of the swimming team, president of the pre-medical society, and a member of Kappa Alpha Tau Fraternity. Dave persistently wooed his fair maid and after five years, following his freshman year at dental school, she became his devoted wife, vigorously maintaining a household and teaching at the same time. David ' s hack experience came in handy in those early years of marriage when he ' d drive a cab from dusk to dawn, and wax up four veneer crowns all in the same weekend. Now, the father of a bouncing 9- month old bathing beauty, Stepanie, Dave feels the necessity of hustling all the more. He was among the first students to complete his senior requirements to Dr. Miller ' s great satisfaction. An active member of Alpha Omega, Dave hardly ever missed a smoker, especially when it featured ample pretzels and potato chips. David hopes to study ortho- dontics — so that he can brace himself for a long and successful career. Arthur Zuckerman When a laughing crowd is gathered around our bul- letin board, chances are Zook is responsible. With a stroke of witty imagination, Artie changes ordinary pic- tures into wild cartoons that bring smiles to students who are walking back to their lockers from a miscast. Artie ' s original comical creations fill several volumes (of his own lecture notebooks); and this yearbook is graced with some of his work, including the novel and original cover. It was inevitable that Artie would turn his hand to the finest thing the hand of man can do — the gold foil restoration. This challenging art has already become his specialty. If no clickety-click-click of the gold foil con- denser is heard coming from his unit, there must be some special occasion — like the birth of a magnificent daughter. This happened on October first of the senior year, when Audrey presented Artie with Dorie Kim. Our proud papa ' s exhileration still continues to shine through his sleepless eyes. Audrey and Dorie have some traveling in store for them, because Artie ' s fuiure plans include two years of practice in the Air Force. DENTAL PUFFXNITJDMS Subgingival Tartar ■m. . Nei ' herr ai „ nor sleet nor sno . Darn that Demerol! •Wh° Didn ' t use bber dam- ' Dr. Lucca, Please come over to unit 42 to check out my denture. The time is 4.30 Clinic is closed. Check! ' What ' s My Line? F« ° r£ I ■ ••Who Threw The Lead Shot? r °« ' o„ ,. ° rSel ? n from °f the Patient. UNDERGRADUATES 1959 Front row: Paul Kosain, Richard Castoria, David Drucker, Marvin, Martin Asness, Engent Katz. Back row; Irving Telling, Robert Sullivan, Berard Biron. Alexander Dell, Stepban Markow, Jerome Kaufman, Roy Boelster, Philip Fenster, David Hendel, Edward Hartston. ' HOW GREEN WAS MY CLINIC PATIENT Nestled serenely between the terror-ridden jungle of the trembling sophomores, and the anxiety-clouded crags of seniordom, is a peaceful, lethargic little resort called Juniorland. Join us as we tour this dental de- light. Surrounded by the inevitable golf course, the nu- merous moviehouses, theaters, fine restaurants, athletic stadia, and bars, lies the heart of our Sans Souci. There, sit a group peering myopically into microscopes with for sale signs on them, while the muted strains of Rule Britannia are heard. We follow this group as they complete their occupa- tional therapy known as C and B technique. Still won- dering whether their porcelain jacket was supposed to have been turned in finished, they bouncily stride on their newly purchased ripple soles toward the domain of Mrs. Moore. Placing their trust in her, they await the flood of the afflicted, but unfortunately, it is the dry season. The possibilities of typodontia as a specialty are ex- plored, but patients are finally found. Here a group is entangled in a brown substance drawn from bubbling cauldrons while edentulous patients apprehensively look on. Watch them a little later as they are intro- duced to the pleasures of Coballing. Let us eavesdrop on other groups now before we go on. Eugene Seidman, Thomas Spier, Ed- ward Reynolds, Theodore Rosov. From the floor below comes the cry, Chalk up two more — oops! Make that one and a half. From another corner is heard, Gimme the color chips, I ' ve got a pulp exposure. Through a classroom door one hears, I know this is a stupid question Doctor, but . . . While on the clinic floor comes the refrain, Well, Doc, what is it? And from in front of a lighted x-ray screen, What do the other papers say about number eight? So they go about their way, busily, but with clear untroubled brows. Let us leave them quietly. Do not disturb their peaceful interlude. Tell them not of the perils that lie ahead. Pulp Capping . . 19 e c Michael Costanzo, Vice president; Henry Seligman, Council Representa- tive ; Michael Diamond, President ; John Scarola, Secretary-Treasurer. Front row: Arthur Saltzman, Lawrence Lewis, Frederick Berlin, Carl Roden- burg, Stuart Osleeb, Martin Brody, Michael Gelb. Back roiv: Harold Goldban, Victor Auth, Neil Schorr, Martin Ross, Morris Scherr, Robert Rothman, Barry Hruffelman, Malcolm Langdon, Carmine Gaccione, Ernest Lang, Thoma3 Borkowski. THE THEORETICAL JUNGLE There was nothing wrong with our Sophomore year that couldn ' t be fixed with Duco or Beer; mostly Beer! Sigmund Freud These words were spoken by Freud when he flunked out of Vienna Dental School in 1893 — a failure in life. Freud never could master the preparation for a three quarter crown, his prosthetics instructor once explained to Dr. Etruscan, Dean of the School, but he sure stood out in Psychiatry 101. Aren ' t the lessons we learn from history amazing? When we couldn ' t fix it with Duco, we drowned our sorrows in beer. The three quarter crown kept us all on edge for a while, and when George ' s two year old son, George, blamed Malcolm ' s 6 month old daughter, Beth Jane, for spilling Mrs. Privetera ' s perfume, we all understood the phychiatric motivations for it. Al- most!! Also, this year, for the first time anywhere, we found gamma globulin in human saliva by immuniz- ing our rabbits to it; and when the instructors found out what great saliva we had they all came around to collect some for their own experiments. Some of us even did our own saliva experiments when we should have been doing Dental Materials. Ernie, Bernie, and Mai did that acrylic project which had everyone laughing because it took so long — seems the saliva boys had the right idea after all. We all felt terrible when Dr. Cizak broke his ankle — mostly because we liked him so much, partly be- cause we thought it meant a more difficult exam. The physio department came through with Dr. Cizak, how- ever, and he really made digestion enjoyable. Then Pathology, with new and old infarcts — that little room on the fifteenth floor with all the lights out — those drawings that we wanted to have mimeo- graphed but couldn ' t because of sudden mysterious Front row: Bernie Tolpin. George Huneke. George Privitera. Chris Salvo, Henry Ramsey, Stephen Stambler. Back row: Joseph Thaler, Albert Thompson, Berge Hampar, Howard Blum, Louis Rubins, Mervyn Feinstein. Donald Ingerman. Ashley Brown, Elliot Cohen. 60 shortage of funds in the treasury, (which later turned out to be due to exorbitant allotments for Christmas gifts for our instructors); all these things added to our fun! And Pharmacology — what a backbreaker that was — studying nights, barely managing to function in the afternoon — and all this while we were finishing our partials. Besides that, we were seeing our first patients in perio. and coming in a half hour early for operative lectures. Then, State Boards. Ughhhhhhh . . . Enough said!!! Finally, this was a time for nicknames — perhaps an indication of how each of us cracked under pres- sure. These included such pseudonyms as Pinhead, Moody, Phantom, Friar, Scamutz, Inge, Thumbs, Skull, and others. Next year, we go into the clinic; more responsibility, and we hope, more maturity. We look forward to a good year. How do you give Digitalis? 1961 Front row: Stewart Chodash, Eugene La Sota, Robert Saporito, Terry Slaughter, Martin Tarow, Edward Ladin, Joseph Casale. Back rote: Arthur -Ashman, Abram Rosenthal, Robert Lalor, William Dudzinsky, Henry Barnaby, Robert Wein, Panl Bjorkland, Edward Poroski, Sheridan Sheiner, Sanford Salz. IN THE BEGINNING The History of the class of 1961 — thirty eight men and two women — began when each of us looked at Columbia with the possessive gleam known only to conquerors, lovers, and dental students. Our orienta- tion period was sincerely appreciated in as much as Columbia Presbyterian is a huge place and we had already been lost. Besides sight-seeing tours we were X-rayed by glowing knowing seniors, fingerprinted by the personnel office, and oh yes — given get ac- quainted talks by those faculty members destined to teach us. The glamor of being Dental Students wore off quickly as we found ourselves studying, and studying hard. The big question was whether six or seven hours was enough time to put in each night. Our first panic came when we realized that some of our members were weasling in Dental Anatomy. So we did the only logical thing, held a meeting! And what is more we decided that the fast men must work slower and the slow men must speed up. The vote was unanimous and everyone stuck to this resolve; until the meeting was over. Front row: Allen Parks, Rudolph Micik, Alba Zanin, Diane Stern, Seymour Rettinger, Ralph Wimper, David Brustein. Back row: Paul Tannenbaum, Kenneth Saltzman, Allen Heifer, Herbert Schlussel, Ronald Tenore, Sewall Chason, Walter Lupow, Paul Cosgrove, Robert Allenby, Robert Jarsky, Marum Stern. Eugene La Sota, Secretary-Treasurer; Robert Saporito, Vice President; Ter- ry Slaughter, President; Martin Tar- low, Council Representative. Dr. Halpert got back in time to make Biochemistry harder than we had expected; but the labs were fun, and everyone survived the exam — tradition, you know. Then came Histology finals and the last of our gal Dr. Johnson. Too bad she ' s not a dentist. The third trimester brought us closer to dentistry all be it in lab techniques. Now we look forward to next year ' s jungle of theory and increased tuition. Art 101 i I TOWIQHT ROCK WITH THE NEW ©ENMETT MOVEMENT MUSIC BY THE HANBO QUINT A | BEFW 50 Glf BEftUTIFVL RL? 50 EfiCH HAS HER OWN PLEASURE CURVE. Q fe ' Wun order Sub Gum, Cummen up! OOPS! iftj J JJ «  J J J J J J Jumping Ineiser ACTIVITIES DENTAL COLUMBIAN Front row: Arthur Znckerman, Milton Merritt, Dr. Joseph De Lisi, Richard Neuberger, Robert Toblin, Robert Schiff. Back row: Earl Wannao, Norman Kahn, Morton Rennert, Ronald Dub- ner, Norman Roland, Charles Solomon, Robert Lifschutz, Kenneth Levin, Neal Storm. Editor — Richard M. Neuberger Managing Editor — Milton Philip Merritt Business Managers — Robert Tublin, Kenneth Levin Literary Editor — Morton Rennert Art Editors — Arthur Zuckerman, Robert Schiff Photography Editor — Robert Lifschutz Literary Staff — Norman Kahn, Charles Solomon, Neal Storm, Earl Warman, Ronald Dubner Photography Staff — Richard O ' Leary, Norman Rol- and, Ralph Wimber, Carl Rodenburg Faculty Advisory — Joseph A. De Lisi, DDS STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council functions as an organization designed to promote Student-Faculty relationship and cooperation. Vital problems involving a major segment of the student body are noted and discussed at later faculty meetings. Thus, the Council is able to bring disturbing issues into the open, and to reach a satisfactory conclusion. The past school year has seen the Council maintain a firm relationship be- tween the Students and Faculty. An active Council presenting a constructive student viewpoint to the faculty is essential to the furtherance of the school ' s aim of offering the finest in dental education. Front tow: Kenneth Levin, Michael Costanzo, Walter Gntstein, Theodore Hiller, Nicholas Napoli, Henry Seligmann. Back tow: Dale Hopp, Ronald Odrich, Michael Diamond, Steve Murphy, Morton Rennert, Martin Tarlow, Terry Slaughter, Charles Reid. Too often thoughts of research are forced out of our minds by the necessity of fulfilling our clinical requirements. This is a sad commentary because research is the basis for progress and especially, it spells out the future of any truly scientific profes- sion. It is best to instill this awareness during the formative years when an individual is actually freest and most pliable. This is the function of the William Jarvie Society. The Society is composed of students from the sophomore, junior, and senior classes. While scho- lastic merit is not the sole requisite of membership the members are all in the top upper half of their classes. A Jarvie member must show evidence of sincerity of purpose, high ethical standards, and a desire to participate in dental research. Under the tutelage of Dr. Austin Kutcher, the Society has had one of its most active years. Some projects completed include Antihistamine as Local Anesthetics, and Vehicles for Oral Medicaments. Front tow: Kenneth Levin, Gerald Stoller, Merrill Gellis, Thomas Spier, Martin Ross, Stanley Steineman, Frederick Berlin, Alphonso Di Cerbo. Middle row: Sol Merl, Nicholas Napoli, Dale Hopp, Charles Solomon, Eugene Katz, Stuart Osleeb. Back tow: Ronald Dubner, Morton Rennert, Michael Diamond, Robert Rothman, Jack Rosen, Stephen Murphy, Alexander Dell, Milton Phillip Merritt, Robert Lifschutz, Andrew Palermo, Leo Slawin, Norman Kahn, Walter Gutstein. William Jarvie Society ALPHA OMEGA Front row: David Brustein, Lawrence Lewis, Earl Warman, Ralph Kaslick, Neal Storm, Stewart Chodosch. Middle row: Kenneth Levin, Norman Kahn, Milton Merritt, Robert Tublin, Robert Schiff, Richard Slater. Top row: Frederick Berlin, Jerome Kaufman, Michael Diamond, Arthur Ashman, Joseph Thaler, Howard Blum, Louis Rubins, Ashley Brown, Bernard Biron, Sanford Salz, Arthur Saltzman, David Drucker. Front row: Ronald Odrich, Irwin Gertzog, Paul Kasarin, Edward Hartston, Ralph Winber, Seymour Rettinger. Middle row: Sol Merl, Eugene Jacoby, Richard M Neuberger, Lawrence Golding, Alex Dell, Gerald Stoller. Top row: Stephen Stambler, Leo Slawin, Jack Rosen, Robert Isaacson, Stephen Markow, David Wolmer, Walter Gutstein, Paul Tannenbaum, Sewall Cbason, Martin Asness. Seated: Charles Solomon, Social Chairman ; Morton Rennert, President ; Lawrence Annus, Treasurer; Stephen Markow. Junior Secretary. Standing: Philip Fenster, Vice President; Robert Lifshutz, Historian; Norman Roland, Secretary; Ronald Dubner, Social Chairman; Theodore Rosov, Pledge Master. One half century ago a fraternity was founded whose members were banded by the triad of frater- nalism, professionalism, and comradeship. From its meagre begining in 1907, Alpha Omega has grown, until today it numbers over 8,000 members. Only seven years after Alpha Omega ' s inception Eta chapter was formed here at Columbia, and in the Alpha Omega tradition, Eta too, has continued to grow, in number, in scope of activity, and in the feeling of fraternalism. Today Eta ' s membership is the largest in its his- tory and though without a fraternity house, it has continued to provide the widest social and academic program compatible with the rigors of a dental edu- cation. The smoker-meetings and joint fraternity dances are firmly entrenched as parts of the annual fraternity calendar. Judging from this year ' s re- sponse, the theatre party will also become part of the annual fare. Probably the greatest step forward in expanding Eta ' s rapidly maturing program was the establishment of a Big Brother program in conjunction with the Long Island Alumni Chapter. We at Eta feel that this program, together with its informal gatherings, lectures, and table clinics will go a long way towards bridging the gap that exists between academic and professional life as well as bringing about a greater degree of understanding and closeness between the undergraduate and grad- uate Alpha Omegans. Much has been done. Much remains to be done; but we feel sure that, as in the past, Eta will con- tinue to grow— in number, in thought, in action— and remain an organization of which both Alpha Omega and the dental profession can be proud. Front row: Robert Hart, Nicholas Napoli, Frank Miele, Alfred Pistoc- chi, George Rndensky, James Amphlett. Back row: Richard O ' Leary, Frank Iuorno, Andrew Palermo, Peter Mnnd, Alfred Ward, William Dwyer, Enrico Grippo. Front row: Michael Costanzo, Roland Garofalo, Theodore Hiller, Thomas Speir, Robert Sullivan, Eugene La Soto. Back row: John Sarola, George Privatera, Carmen Giacone, Chuster Salvo, Buge Hamper, Henry Baraby, George Hueneke, Victor Auth, Earnest Lang, Malcolm Langdon. PSI OMEGA Established in 1892. Psi Omega has expanded from a membership of four to become the largest dental fraternity in the world. It is an organization represented by chapters in 29 countries. The Gamma Lambda Chapter was established in 1906. Ever since its inception. Gamma Lambda has strived to promote the profession of dentistry. It has instilled in each of its members the desire to achieve and maintain high standards of practice, ethical ideals and principles and a strong bond of fellowship among all of the brothers. We have tried to provide our members with an active social calendar, which includes parties, ban- quets, and dances. In addition to the social events Gamma Lambda also endeavors to provide some B n Front row: Nicholas Napoli, Dr. Joseph De Lisi, Dr. John Lucca, Dr. Edward Cain, Frank Miele, Andrew Palermo. Back row: Carl Rodenberg, Alfonso Di Cerbo, Robert Hart, Stephen Murphy, Roy Boelster, Edward Reynolds. means of intellectual stimulation for its members. Indeed, many of our monthly meetings are keynoted by guest lecturers who discuss the field of dentistry in which they specialize. These informal discussions prove to be a valuable adjunct to the student ' s edu- cation here at Columbia. We all know and expect that the thirteen Gamma Lambdans who are graduating this year will uphold and maintain the fine tradition of the fraternity. In so doing, they will not only become better in- dividuals themselves, but they will also provide the dental profession with the kind of spirit that is nec- essary for the preservation of the high moral and ethical standards of the profession. OMICRON KAPPA UPSILON Gilbert P. Smith, DDS President Edward V. Zegarrelli, DDS President elect L J Founded in 1914, at Northwestern University, Omicron Kappa Upsilon has always meant the high- est in our profession. At its inception as the National Dental Honor Society, OKU consisted of only ten chapters. It ' s devotion to the lofty ideals of ethics and professionalism easily explain its growth, until today OKU embodies 43 chapters. Our own chapter, Epsilon Epsilon, was chartered in 1934. Its guiding principle, beautifully symbolized by the Greek let- ters on its pin, has always been, conservation of teeth and health. The members of Epsilon Epsilon chapter extend to you, the class of 1958, our heartiest congratula- tion and best wishes for a lifetime of success and happiness in your chosen profession. We sincerely hope that your professional career will be guided by the standards you have been taught and by the high principles which have served our members. Joseph A. Cuttita, DDS Secretary-Treasurer SUBSCRIBERS START STAY AND SUCCEED WITH S.S.WHITE DENTAL. PRODUCTS Product confidence is an essential part of professional competence. With S. S. White products you have that essential — because, from burs to operating units, they fulfill their promises in terms of practical advantages for the dentist. Start out right by getting to know your S. S. White dealer — or write to us. Our service also includes advice on practice locations and helpful guidance in office planning — at no cost to you. THE S.S.WHITE DENTAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY Philadelphia 6, Pa. THE NEY CHAYES TEGHNIC Also Ney Bridge Inlay Book Ney Gold Handbook Ney Planned Partials The four Ney publications mentioned above contain basic up-to-date information about Ney golds and dental laboratory techniques. We are glad to make them available because we feel sure that you will find them truly useful in your daily work. We also want to call to your atten- tion the consulting services of the Ney Research and Technical Departments and then, closer to you, the availability of your local Ney Technical Representative. You will find him particularly helpful when you establish your practice. NEY TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVES HOWARD W. FIDRIDGE 12 Ardmore Road Framingham, Matt. NEIL B. SWANSON 713 Graisbury Ave. Haddonfield, N. J. W. SCOTT ALBAN 116 Sheffield Road Columbus 2, Ohio JACK REINHARDT 244 N. Lincoln Ave. Park Ridge, III. EARL S. KENNEDY 6122 Worth St. Dallas, Texas WARREN T. HAMMOND 1 8 Mardone Ave. San Francisco, Calif. HARRY E. COWER 89-51 Vanderveer SI. Queens Village, L. 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Do see Univac An- teriors . . . see their light-absorbing properties so precisely matched-in- depth to human teeth. You ' ll insist upon Univac . . . and only Univac ... for your patients. NEW UNIVAC DENSE PORCELAIN GRINDS SMOOTHLY AND CAN BE POLISHED TO ITS ORIGINAL GLOSS AND FINISH. SPECIFY WITH THE DUAL-DIAL COLOR GUIDE UNIVERSAL DENTAL COMPANY P H I L A. 3 9, P A. stands for blonde, [F., L L blondus, yellow], 1. blond; 2. blond, a. 1, having a fair skin, light (usually blue) eyes, and fair hair; xanthochroic: said of a per- son; 2, flaxen or golden; said of hair. Blonde WHEN YOU SPECIFY TOOTH SHADES . . . SPECIFY B FOR BIOFORM . . . and whether your patient is blonde, brunette or redhead, you ' ll find there ' s always a suitable shade for every age and complexion in Trubyte Bioform. Trubyte Bioform shades have a natural, radiant vitality and natural shading which compare most favorably with healthy natural teeth. Your Trubyte Bioform shade guide is the key to the most natural appearing shades in artificial teeth. Start specifying B For Bioform today and you ' ll note immediately the improved esthetic appearance of your complete and partial denture cases. TRUBYTE DlO Bi n 01 111 THE FIRST VACUUM FIRED PORCELAIN TEETH ASK YOUR TRUBYTE DEALER to snow you the 70 Features of Trubyte Bioform Color Superiority THE DENTISTS ' SUPPLY COMPANY of N. Y. York, Pennsylvania SiaJd yoWi (pnA Djnal dCaJboAaJbAL} (fUqhi— with this JELENKO PRECISION CASTING EQUIPMENT— and USE These 3 JELENKO GOLDS They Meet All Casting Requirements jaENKO ELECTRIC INLAY FURNACE Write for Complete Catalogue and List of Informative Technical Literature Available. MODULAY MP? JELENKO NO. W CAST GOLD TYPE B— MEDIUM HARD for M.O.D. Simple Inlays. TYPE C— HARD for Crown Inlay Abutments. The Patrician of Casting Golds, for Partials, Bridge- work, Clasps, Bars, Saddles. ♦Certified A.D.A. J. F. JELENKO CO., INC. DENTAL GOLDS • SPECIALTIES PRECISION CASTING E0U1PMENT 136 West 52nd Street New York 19, U.S.A. 1-1 THERMOTROL JUNIOR The Dentist ' s Persona! Electric Melting and Casting Unit. Atlas Copco ' s Dentalair Unit completely elim- inates conventional electric cord driven unit. Uses conventional shank burs, has controllable speeds from to 150,000 rpm turbine speed with sufficient torque at all speeds and com- pletely eliminates foot rheostat. Distributors: PARKELL CO., New York City EMESCO for value EMESCO ENGINES they don ' t lose their heads The spring tempered Vanadium steel shank absorbs strains, resists breakage . . . Use of six spiral blades instead of the conventional eight straight blades results in faster, clog-free cutting. EMESCO CARBIDE BURS give you everything you need in an auxiliary engine Extra power (1 10 HP) . . . extra speed (models up to 30,000 RPM) . . . foot controlled, reversible. Attractively designed. UL approved. EMESCO DENTAL CO., 150 FIFTH AVE., NEW YORK 11, N. Y. It ' s NEW . . . It ' s MOBILE . . . It ' s an AMERICAN CABINET! New styling, new colors, practical mobility, work-saving features pro- fessional men have come to expect in American Cabinets. Think of the convenience — visualize it in your new office — ask your dealer to show you American Cabinet No. 180. No wonder more dentists use Amer- ican Cabinets than any other make! a UANUFACTUKI TWO BIVEtS COMPANY WliCOHIlK DENTAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SPECIALISTS Olden Camera this year features the Zeiss Conteflex, Practina FX, and Exacta 3JNb with a complete line of all the latest electronic units for intra-oral and clinical needs. These cameras are also excellent for your general and personal pho- tography. • PROFESSIONAL DISCOUNTS • EXPERT SERVICE • TRADES ACCEPTED OLDEN CAMERA CO. 1265 BROADWAY AT 32nd ST. NewYorkl,N.Y. MUrray Hill 4-4280 A Tip for Better Prophylaxis The tip developed as the ideal for stimulation of interproximal spaces Two years of research and extensive investigation went into the development of Py-co-tip. The high quality rubber is finely bal- anced for flexibility and stiffness to stimulate blood flow in the gingival areas. Py-co-tip is preferred by more dentists than any other brush-affixed stimulator. THESE FEATURES MAKE PY-CO-PAY WIDELY ACCEPTED «- Straighf, rigid design - Small, compact head - Bristles uniformly trimmed - Proper tuft spacing - Scientifically designed tip for effective c eansmg, massage and stimulation, prescribe m BLOCK DRUG COMPANY, INC. JERSEY CITY 2, NEW JERSEY BEST WISHES from The House of A Thousand Models COLUMBIA DENTOFORM CORPORATION 131 East 23rd St. New York 10, N. Y. Best Wishes and Good Luck To The Class of 1958 We are proud to welcome you into our ranks. We are certain you will add lustre to the high estate our Alma Mater has achieved in Dental Education. The Association of Dental Alumni CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS The Medical Center Bookstore PROFESSIONAL LINEN SERVICE, INC. Serving Towels - Coats - Gowns Nurses ' Uniforms - Sheers and Pillow Cases to the Dental and Medical Profession Exclusively 520 WEST 27th STREET PE 6-7353 New York, N. Y. BOB REMICK - ED NADEL INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVES THE NEW ENGLAND MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. THE SCHMIDT AGENCY 270 MADISON AVENUE MUrray Hill 5-7200 New York. N. Y MARINE ACME CORP. SIDNEY MARINE AIR CONDITIONING - APPLIANCES - T.V. Electrical Contractors 1067 MADISON AVENUE REgent 7.2300 J. WURM DENTAL EQUIPMENT CO. NEW REBUILT EQUIPMENT - REFINISHING FOOT PUMP CHAIRS MOTORIZED STillwell 6-5617 11-48 46th ROAD Long Island City 1, N. Y. Ammident with SLS gives longest lasting protection INSIDE-OUTSIDE ACTION Lasts More Than 24 Hours nh + + •INSIDE . . . UREA penetrates to tooth pulp; diffuses outward as needed to hold tooth and plaque above decalcifying level of pH 5.5. OUTSIDE . . . SLS adsorbs to enamel and plaque. A detergent with bacteriostatic, anti-enzyme and anti- acid properties, SLS effectively keeps pH above 5.5 for more than 12 hours. Because High-Urea and Sodium N-Lauroyl Sarco- sinate have synergistic action, New AMMIDENT with SLS provides longest lasting caries protection — pH above 5.5 for more than 24 hours. 3 5.5 o 5 54 50 Minimum Average pH in Dental Plaque Alter Single Use of Dentifrice Followed by Sugar Rinse J i_i_ J_ Good foaming; excellent cleansing; refreshing taste. ? i e 12 NUMBER OF HOURS AFTER SINGLE USE OF DENTIFRICE — — — Amm-i-dent with SLS [inside-outiide protection) -_--.- Sarcoiinote Only {outside protection) — - — High-Urea Only [inside protection) (J. Dent. Children 21,194 :3rd Ql ] 1954 I Conroini no ammonium salts Block Drug Co., Inc. JERSEY CITY 2, N.J. Trod« Mark for Amm-l-d«n1 brand of Sodium N-Laurcyl SartoiJnat Good Luck to the Class of ' 58 C L E V K 1 C J | R E ■ A I R Ml H  EtH : T ■ T I W E B E R p R Q D R | E I H L P « A B I N E T T A ■ ■ TJ N E Y 1 L ' 1 K Setting up and maintaining a successful dental office fits to- gether like a cross word puzzle. A capable dentist, the right dealer, the proper Equipment, a good location, a little luck! See our puzzle at the left for just a few of the leading man- ufacturers for whom we are authorized distributors. Let ' s plan that new office to- gether. M. A. 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Coats - Aprons - Uniforms We are authorized agents ' for the best in Dental 513 EAST 13th STREET Equipment, teeth and merchandise. New York 9, N. Y. See us before you place your order. CAnal 6-7740-1-2 J. D. Weissman NATIONAL DENTAL MAPLEWOOD PAPER MILLS SUPPLY COMPANY PAPER PRODUCTS 155 CLINTON AVENUE Newark, New Jersey 428-430 WASHINGTON STREET New York 13, N. Y. Circle 7-1321 Circle 7-1529 CHARLES BLECHNER ULTRA CRAFT DENTAL LABORATORY DENTAL LABORATORIES, INC. COMPLETE LABORATORY SERVICE Specializing in Hydrocolloid, Elastic, and Silicone Technique Also Mail Order Service 1 12 West 44th Street New York 36. N. Y. 2 WEST 47th STREET New York 36, N. Y. JUdson 2-4593 WAdsworth 3-9216-7 Bet. 167th 168th Sts. Courtesy Cards Mth ' xtai Qkttter LUIGI ' S RESTAURANT BAR PHARMACY Washington Heights, Leading Italian Restaurant 4013 Broadway Formerly Broadway Spaghetti House New York 32, N. Y. SPECIALISTS in PRESCRIPTION 1148 ST. NICHOLAS AVENUE and Special Formula New York 32, N. Y. Compounding 3 SIZES AND ONLY 1 TEXTURE Congratulations And Best Wishes to the Class of 1958 TOOTHBRUSH Oral B Company • San Jose, California TRUSTING YOUR FUTURE TO LUCK? Numerous problems will face you in launching your professional career such as —Where shall I locate? — What kind of equipment will give me the most satisfaction? — How can I finance the purchase of my equipment? Our organization, by virtue of over forty years of experience in planning and equipping dental offices, is in a position to tackle these problems for you in our own friendly and reliable way. Our reputation is proven by the satisfied alumni whose equipment we have installed and serviced. DON ' T TRUST TO LUCK — CONSULT GENERAL GENERAL DENTAL SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. 19 Union Square West New York 3, N. Y. ALgonquin 5-9100 Beginning here ... a dental career ! ... in a RITTER CENTURY equipped operatory You have acquired a superb education . . . learned many priceless skills. There ' s a lifetime of professional opportunity ahead. You deserve the very finest dental equipment in your new operatory . . . that means Ritter! Your investment may be a little more for the best in equipment. However, it truly becomes a saving when you thoughtfully consider the capability, operating ease, dependability and years-ahead design of all Ritter equipment. Ritter Company offers you Office Planning Service and practice location recommendations through its dealers. Our modern Professional Equipment Plan makes it easier to own this unexcelled equipment. Make plans for the future with your Ritter dealer, soon. Ritter to Lcrmpcuuj Ritter Park • Rochester 3, New York for the discriminating dentist! nu-dent has been a leader in the development of porcelain, acrylic and gold restorations since 1925 . . . tutflffHl PORCELAIN fused-to-gold RESTORATIONS •Reg. U.S. Pot. Off. META-POR restorations introduce a new concept of esthetics, combining the beauty and esthetics of porcelain with the strength and adaptability of gold! META-POR restorations offer ideal color, excellent marginal fit . . . and are practically unbreakable! META-POR res- torations are made only by NU-DENT! VACUUM FIRED PORCELAIN RESTORATIONS Vacuum Firing of hand carved porcelain res- torations is a NU-DENT process by which the actual firing is carried out in a high vacuum in special patented vacuum firing furnaces built by NU-DENT. This patented process produces stronger, harder, denser porcelain restorations . . . which are remarkably free from pits, pores, specks and air pockets and which reproduce the vibrant brilliance and natural translucency of natural teeth. Look to NU-DENT for the latest de- velopments in porcelain, acrylic and gold restorations. PORCELAIN STUDIO, INC. 220 West 42 St.. N.Y. 36, N.Y. Phone-La 4-3591, 2. 3, 4, 5, 6 WAdsworth 3-9389 WEST 166th STREET GARAGE TIRES — BATTERIES — ACCESSORIES Under Su pervision of Mahoney Brothers 505-507 WEST 166th STREET New York 32, N. Y. TRiangle 5-7588 ATLANTIC-KAYBEE DENTAL LABORATORIES, INC. SERVING DENTISTRY SINCE 1927 408 JAY STREET, COR. FULTON STREET Brooklyn I, N. Y. HU-FRIEDY, Inc. Manufacturers of Instruments For ORAL SURGERY — PERIODONTIA EXODONTIA AND GENERAL DENTISTRY Catalogue upon request 3118 N. ROCKWELL STREET Chicago 18,111. There ' s NOTHING like the L % C o Mix Alloy 7G ' V Q @ • Uniformly! •Scientifically! • Quickly! The wonder electric monar and pestle thai helps you make belter amalgam fillings faster is available in two models. The beautiful WHITE Bakelite housing for only $60.50. Or the popular BLACK housing at $55.50, Requires only 7 (o 10 seconds to produce smooth, fine textured mixes with your preferred alloy! Saves time. Prevents waste. It willpayyou to use a Wig-1-b ug. ESCENT DENTAL MFG. CO. 1839 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago 23, Illinois JjddjcL o . (Oi finciiotL. RE ME RESTAURANT 4021 BROADWAY NEW YORK 32, N. Y. (Corner 169th Street) PANOVISION LIGHT— Just like GENERAL VISION LIGHT — sunlight. It floods the entire Gives soft, over-all light. Used mouth with high-intensity, shad- with the PANOVISION Light for ow-free light. restful Sa anced Lighting. OPEN WIDER PLEASE! When you plan your new office, don ' t be handicapped by old-fashioned equipment. Specify a Castle SpeedClave for safe, simple instrument sterilizing and Castle Lighting for eye comfort and efficiency. They will keep pace with your growing practice and you can get them at a surprisingly low cost. See your Castle Dealer or write for Bulletin No. D121. CcuJLJLe. LIGHTS STERILIZERS WILMOT CASTLE COMPANY, 1779 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, N.Y. NO. 777 SPEEDCLAVE— Ideal for beginning practice. You can set it and forget it. Fastest, simplest portable made. Economical to oper- ate, COMPLIMENTS OF ETA CHAPTER ALPHA OMEGA FRATERNITY The brothers of Alpha Omega wish to take this opportunity to extend congratulations to the class of 1958. OUR BROAD COVERAGE AND APPRAISAL OF THE GREATER NEW YORK AREA IS AN INVALUABLE AID TO HELP YOU LOCATE. SERVING THE PROFESSION WITH RITTER WEBER EQUIPMENT, LEADING BRANDS OF SUPPLIES, TEETH AND GOLD. • WALTER DENTAL SUPPLY, INC. 233 WEST 42nd STREET NEW YORK 36, N. Y. LAckawanna 4-0126 WE SERVICE THE GOODS WE SELL EQUIPMENT— SUPPLIES— GOLD your eye will tell you why -4 % . . . it is easier than ever before A . ? to make dentures both natural A A looking and beautiful with L Myerson ' s L H| m k cdi ieuc i optical effects new firing process ANTERIORS new IN MULTI( ' FIRED PORCELAIN forms COMPLIMENTS OF GAMMA LAMBDA CHAPTER PSI OMEGA FRATERNITY Our s nceresf congratulations to all the members of the senior class and especially to the graduating members of the our fraternity. James Amphlett William Dwyer Enricco Grippo Robert Hart Frank luorno Frank Miele Peter Mund Nickolas Napoli Richard O ' Leary Andrew Palermo Alfred Pistocci George Rudensky Alfred Ward May they all live full, rich lives and may they always remain true to Psi Omega. Stone Dental Supply Co. DENTAL SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT and GOLD 571 WEST 168th STREET New York 32, N. Y. TOmpkins 7-0731 COMPLIMENTS OF Howard J. Rogers DENTAL TECHNICIAN 276 WEST 43rd STREET, N. Y. Wl 7-5230 RFD 5, BANKSIDE DR.. HUNTINGTON, N. Y. ANdrew 1-4463 MEYROWITZ ' S Kosher Delicatessen — Restaurant Catering 4093 BROADWAY, N.Y.C. WAdsworth 8-1197 An 8.00 Value for just 3.00! LINCOLN SAMPLE KIT • 1 Thrift Diamond Point • Hi Ooz. Thrift Burs (Tungsten Vanadium Steel) • 1 Stainless Explorer • 2 Books Kleenedge Articulating paper • 1 Bo i lab le Mirror • 1 Stainless Mirror Handle • 1 Toothbrush • 1 Tube ot Nylon Floss • 1 ' 100 Mix Cement Pad All of the above tor only $3.00 Above price tor Conventional latch type burs. 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