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

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The practice of dentistry is undergoing a change at a rate more rapid than ever before. The change is occurring in bio- logical, technical, and socio-economic areas. There is no doubt that the demand for dental services is greater now than a dec- ade ago and there is little doubt that it will be even greater in the immediate years ahead. You are beginning your professional career with the most up-to-date knowledge at your command and you will put that knowledge to most efficient use. However, as a member of a profession you have an obligation to keep your fund of knowledge current; you cannot remain a success- ful practitioner if you do not. The present rate of advancement of dental practice requires that you begin immediately to make plans for continued self-development, for even a short delay may create a handicap which will be most difficult to overcome. Resolve now to keep abreast of the literature, to attend scientific sessions regularly and to take refresher courses at frequent in- tervals. Only in this way can you insure your future success and happiness. Dr. Nicholas A. DiSalvo ORTHODONTICS Harold P. Cobin, B.S., D.D.S., Asst. Clin. Prof, of Dentistry Henry I. Nahoum, A.B., D.D.S., Assf. Clin. Prof, of Dentistry Horry A. Galton, D.D.S., Clin. Prof. of Dentistry ■ Laszlo Schwartz, B.S., D.D.S., Clin. Prof. of Dentistry Charles M. Chayes, A.B., D.D.S., Asst. Clin. Prof, of Dentistry - a mi. ■■ ;i m Richard Gliedman, Edward M. Teltsch, DOS. D.D.S., Instructor in Dentistry Instructor in Dentistr Walter G. Spengeman, A.B., D.D.S.. Asst. Clin. Prof, of Dentistry Julius Tarshls. O.D.S . Asst. Clin. Pro!, of Dentistry Monroe M. Gliedman, D.D.S., Instructor in Dentistry David Blislein. O.D.S.. C in. Asst. Bert B. Schoenemon, D.D.S., Instructor tn Dentistry NICHOLAS R. Dl SALVO, B S., D D.S., Ph.D., Prof, ol Dentistry, Director, Division ol Orthodontics 12

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The greatest population boom in history has brought to the Class of 1962 an unprecedented challenge in dentistry. The profession has never before been called upon to render more treatment to a public as well-oriented and dental conscious. Sadly enough, however, interest in the pursuit of dental careers has not kept pace with these developments. Competition from other fields, such as space programs; the lure of large firms with scholarships throughout college for promising students; the extra years needed for a dental career, with its added ex- pense; all help to diminish the quality and quantity of candi- dates for admission to our schools. With this combination of factors it is no small wonder that the general practitioner of to- day has had increasing demands made upon him. You have chosen a profession which has demanded and will continue to demand a great deal from you in your lifetime. The gratification of rendering a service which restores oral health, the prestige of being a member of a health profession, the comparative financial security, and the desirability of self employment, all more than compensate for the seeming in- equities. The need for proficiency in restorative dentistry is clearly in- dicated in the fact that the average dentist spends more time in this phase of service than all others combined. Newer techniques, especially the high speed handpiece, have enabled the general practitioner to partially meet the increased demand. The efficient use of auxiliary personnel will also aid the individual practitioner to treat more patients, as pointed out in the Survey of Dentistry. The day when preventative dentistry will change this entire picture still seems in the distant future. Restorative dentistry will remain our greatest dental need for quite some time — at least through the productive years of the Class of 1962. At Columbia, we feel with some pride, that you have been well- trained in this field. There will be very few problems with which you will be unable to cope. The Restorative Division wishes to extend its sincerest con- gratulations to you in all your days in dentistry and hope you will always be proud of your chosen profession. If you give your best to your work, the deserved rewards automatically return to you. DR. JOHN J. LUCCA Joseph De Lisi, Victor Caronia, Edward Kesseler, Kenneth Deesen, Steven Scrivani, George Lyons, D.D.S., D.D.S., Instructor D.D.S., Instructor D.D.S., Instructor D.D.S., Instructor B.S., D.D.S., Asst. Clin. Prof. Instructor Gerald Besen, I.S., D.D.S., Asst. Roy Boelstler, A.B. D.D.S., Asst. Frank J. Cacciola, D.D.S., Asst. Marvin Firdman, A.B., D.D.S., Assf- Russell Garofalo, B.A., D.D.S., Asst. Merill Gellis, B.S., D.D.S., Asst. AM , M George Rudensky, D.D.S., Asst. Victor C. Auth, A.B., D.D.S., Vol. Clin. Asst. Eugene Jacoby, A.B., D.D.S., Vol. Clin. Asst. Dale E. Hopp, B.A., D.D.S., Vol. Clin. Asst. 11

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SOLOMON N. ROSENSTEIN, B.S., D.D.S., Professor of Dentistry Director, Division of Pedodontics PEDODONTICS Julian Schroff, B.S.. D.D.S., Asst. Clin. Prof, of Dentistry William Verlin, A.B D.D.S., Asst. Clin. Prof, of Dentistry Bernard Nathanson, B.S., D.D.S., Instructor in Dentistry Arnold Rosenberg, B.S., D.D.S., Instructor in Dentistry Lawrence Marder, A.B., D.D.S., Instructor in Dentistry The graduating dentist must be prepared to fulfill the many professional demands which will be made upon him. In general, the nature of these demands changes as population density shifts from one age group to another, and from one type of residential area to another. These demands are also expand- ing, with the dentist-population ratio such that each dentist must bear an increasing burden of professional responsibility. In view of such considerations many new dentists will find that children will represent a large part of their practices. The dentist who welcomes these children in his practice and is prepared to provide dental service for them will find imme- diately that this is a positive practice building factor. He must recognize, too, that prevention of oral disease and disorder is an essential component of complete dental service and he must include sound measures to effect prevention in his everyday treatment planning for children. Only in this manner can the dentist fulfill his professional obligations as a modern, progressive practitioner in the health professions. Dr. Solomon N. Rosenstein Phillip Kutner, B.S., D.D.S., Instructor in Dentistry George Kiriakopoulos, D.D.S., Instructor in Dentistry Marc L. Berg, D.D.S., Instructor in Dentistry Mark Benes, A.B., D.D.S., Instructor in Dentistry 13