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

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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

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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.

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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.