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

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IN MEMORIAM HARRY H. SHAPIRO, D.M.D. Asst. .Clin. Prof, of Anatomy July 22, 1892-December 23, 1958 The passing of Dr. Harry H. Shapiro slowed the progress of dentistry, for here was a man who delved deeply into the hasic sciences, and whose pioneering work in the field of tooth-bud implantation opened a new chapter in the book of dental knowledge. Born in New York, Harry Shapiro received his D.M.D. from Tufts in 1918. His innate ingenuity led him to accom- plishments in Orthodontics and Oral Surgery. He was a specialist in the anatomy of the head and neck. Dr. Shapiro joined the staff of Columbia in 1930, and at the time of his passing was an Assistant Clinical Professor of Anatomy. His academic influence spread beyond Columbia, for he lectured at Tufts, Seton Hall, and Alabama. He was consulting Oral Surgeon at Cornwall Hospital and Attending Maxillo-facial Surgeon in Plastic Surgery at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. Dr. Shapiro also held the post of Associate Editor of the Journal of Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and was a Fellow of the American Association for Dental Research. He was honored with membership in Sigma Xi and Omicron Kappa Upsilon fraternities. In 1943 the Chicago Dental Society awarded him their annual prize for original investigation related to dentistry. Dr. Shapiro ' s contribu- tions to the dental literature include two widely used text books and numerous articles. Dr. Shapiro approached his work with contagious enthusiasm. His jovi- ality and optimism was characteristic of his view of life. His gift for levity and making puns made him an amiable co-worker and teacher. He was a man respected for his professional abilities and admired for his friendliness and warmth. He unselfishly gave of himself to research and teaching, and was a man who thoroughly enjoyed life. Harry Shapiro ' s interest in dentistry was equalled by his enthusiasm for the arts. His tender appreciation of beauty was mirrored in the poetry and music he composed, and in his home at Cornwall-on-the-Hudson which housed a prize art collection. His wide circle of friends included well-known individ- uals of the theatrical, literary and artistic worlds. Dr. Harry Shapiro was a sensitive person devoted to the betterment of his fellow man. Always concerned with people as individuals, his devotion to human betterment led him to become active in facial rehabilitation. He devised techniques for remodeling the face and became Executive Director of the Society for Facial Rehabilitation, a post he held at the time of his death. It is with great sorrow that we must record this passing. However, this sadness is tempered by the realization that his life was truly exemplary.

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May I congratulate you. the Class of 1959. upon completion of the courses in Dentistry by which you have earned your degrees. ou have worked hard and long to reach this important milestone in your professional lives. It is gratifying to know that at the conclusion of this arduous period you r ealize that it does not com- plete the preparation for your professional life and that your quest for increased knowledge will con- tinue. The selection of anticipated change and con- tinual improvement as the central theme of your vear book is evidence that vou understand the im- portance of keeping yourselves informed and abreast of new developments. One of the best ways of accomplishing this objec- tive is to maintain close contact with your profes- sional school. In selecting Columbia, you have choseri an institution that seeks qualitv and excel- lence above all. We believe that the training you have been given is in keeping with this ideal, but the real evaluation of a school is its product — you. her graduates. You. in turn, are judged by the school from which vou have been graduated. Her reputation is yours. Y ith this close bond existing between a school and her alumni, it becomes imperative that each co- operate with the other. The school will be only as good as her alumni and the alumni will stand on the reputation of the school. The strength of one is the strength of the other. A vigorous alumni organization will do much to build up our school and make it the center of con- stant change and progress that we all envision. Let us all work for our mutual benefit — you. by joining and loyally supporting the Association of Dental Alumni of Columbia L niversity — we at the School of Dental and Oral Surgery, by continuing to pro- vide improved and progressive dental education. e of the faculty extend to you our best wishes for vour success and happiness as you set forth upon our career of dental health service. GILBERT P. SMITH, D.D.S. Assoc. Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Denta! and Oral Surgery, Executive Officer Dept. of Dentistry, Professor of Dentistry

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