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

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1963 volume:

TVQ T [JZJttL MWft laoryJM J j JM I iB] • ' i  usual saaoai • mm mim} - . W fg ft mm n I MORTON SOBEL Editor-in-chief RICHARD S. TURNER Photography Editor MICHAEL H. ROGOW Business Editor PAUL J. HOFFMAN Literary Editor MICHAEL C. WOLF Associate Literary Editor DAVID M. SCHLESER Layout Editor DR. JOSEPH C. DE LISI Faculty Advisor c o L u M B I 1963 Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end- But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning. Winston Churchill, November, 1942 At this moment in our lives, as at all others, past, present and future are thoroughly interwoven. On graduation, we cannot help but regard our formal edu- cation as being a part of our past. But what is past is prologue. This is especially true of education, which must be dynamic and never-ending. We are, of course, intimately concerned with the present. Our marriages, our homes, our practices are all of immediate personal import. As for the future, all the plans that we are carefully and hopefully formulating are for the future, so that we will have our say in influencing the course of our profession. Research is for future application. Our work would have no meaning if it were not to be continued into the future. Progress is of essence to dentistry, and progress implies nothing if it does not imply future. A sense of history, of continuity of time, is built into each of us. It is our reason and our excuse for being what we are. We need a sense of one-ness with time past and the time to come. We must realize that the past has made us what we are, and that upon us now is the responsibility of providing a basis for new worlds. We are conscious that our chosen profession is, like the world, dynamic, not static; that 7U ' ™ s foundation. fFHtrrimy _I_ v L rl M. ' s potential and TOMORROW s promise are no more separable than foundation, potential and promise of an individual. They are integral and play upon each other. It would be as useless to try to separate them as would an attempt to separate the art from the science of dentistry. Yet professions are not like individuals. An individual is born, grows, and dies. A profession — our profession — like Topsy, just grows. Perhaps it is because we can clearly visualize neither beginning nor end that past, present and future seem to be united as one. We are only what we have been and can hope to be — no more. Thus we feel it is fitting that the theme of the 1963 Dental Columbian be entities of time: the that we have learned from; h TODAY that we live in; and the TOMORROW that we work toward. HOWARD A. ARDEN. B.S., D.D.S. Associate Professor of Dentistry DEDICATION As our dental education progresses, we realize more and more how fortunate we were to have had Professor Howard Arden as an instructor during our formative years at Columbia. During those first two years, we were introduced to our profession, and began to learn what it would de- mand of us, and, in turn, what we must demand of ourselves. Our first impressions were lasting ones. It would be difficult to find a more expert and patient teacher than Dr. Arden. We are sure that his instruc- tion in essential fundamentals and skills is unparalleled. More important, however, during the two years we spent in his classes, he stood forth as an example to students of what a professional man should be. An atti- tude of respect for our profession, for our own skills, for our patients and for our work has been instilled in us through his words and deeds. His painstaking and meticulous attention to neatness and accuracy has pro- vided us with a standard that we will do well to maintain. Although two eventful years have passed since then, we have not forgotten the valuable impact of his teach- ing and example. It is in grateful acknowledgement of our debt to him that our class dedicates the 1963 Den- tal Columbian to . . . Dr. Howard A. Arden ADMINISTRATION GRAYSON KIRK, Ph.D.,LL. D. President of the University GILBERT P. SMITH, D.D.S. Professor of Dentistry Dean of Faculty Director, Division of Restorative Dentistry The choice of the theme for your yearbook, Den- tistry — Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, reflects an awareness and regard for your profession that must serve as the basis for the continued growth of dentistry in the years to come. The past has seen many changes. Just as dentistry has matured to its present status as a fully acknowl- edged and highly respected member of the family of health professions, so have we at Columbia witnessed changes in our School. Established in 1916 as a dental school on university lines (meaning ... a school the requirements for admission to which shall be the same as those for admission to the Medical School . . . ) its first class had only two students taking the full course for a degree in medicine and, in addition, the courses in dental science and technique leading to a degree in dentistry. The intervening years have witnessed many changes. In organization, the School of Dentistry of Columbia University and the College of Dental and Oral Surgery merged to become the present School of Dental and Oral Surgery and a separate faculty for dentistry was established with continuing close affili- ation with the medical school. The curriculum has undergone constant revision in an effort to keep pace with the growth in knowledge in both medical and dental sciences. The School has increased in size by the inclusion of Courses in Dental Hygiene and a number of postgraduate programs but remains small with qual- ity its primary objective. In completing your formal undergraduate profes- sional education at Columbia you become, in one sense, a part of our institution ' s past. At the same time, how- ever, and more important your school looks to you for its future — as does your chosen profession and society. The futures of a school and her graduates are bound together just as the two are judged together. If you, as alumni, fail to live up to the ideals of quality and excellence which Columbia has sought, then the efforts of the past will have been wasted. If, on the other hand, you accept the responsibilities of modern dentistry with all its demands for broader basic knowledge, greater skill and proficiency, and research and continued edu- cation after graduation, the years to come will be re- warding ones for you personally and of far-reaching significance for your profession. We of the faculty envision a future for Columbia which will see numerous physical improvements and academic innovations necessary to keep up to date with our ever-progressing profession, and which will be cause for continued pride in your school just as your contributions to the progress of dentistry will be a source of pride and inspiration to us. We look forward to a future in which you, as loyal and active alumni, will help achieve the realization of these goals. k Smtffium RxciiAii P. Kulicfz December 28, 1938 - November 25, 2961 S We shall remember him as more than a class- mate for he possessed those qualities which make a classmate a friend — sincerity and warmth. Richard ' s untimely passing was a great loss to all who were fortunate enough to have known him. ? J ft ft % g f g f g f (D S S S S S S ' There is a history in all men ' s lives. — Shakespeare, Henry IV, Part II n evaluating the status of any entity, be it a nation, a profession, or an individual, and in contemplating its future, an understanding and an appreciation of the trials, the triumphs, and the defeats of the past are essential. Unless we can realize how far we have come in the areas of public accept- ance of dentistry, technical and scientific advances, and professional self-esteem, and unless we are able to relate this progress to the present and to the future, we are lacking a critical part of our essence. As dentists, we are more than scientists, diagnosti- cians, therapists, and artists. We are the bearers of a tradition that had its origins in the alleviation of suf- fering, the restoration of health, and the prevention of disease; a tradition that maintains these goals now, and will continue to do so. If we are to realize our potential to the utmost, in relation to our patients and to the public, and to ourselves, to derive from our life ' s work a material, emotional and intellectual sense of at- tainment, and a sense of continuity and purpose, then we must know and understand what has preceded us. Therefore, we pause to recall listeria}} I, .J, PS Figure 1 : THE HERITAGE OF DENTISTRY by Laszlo Schwartz D.D.S. illustrations accompanying text supplied by Dr. Curt Proskauer A knowledge of the heritage of one ' s calling has various meanings to different individuals. In dentistry, for example, to a materialistic or ambitious practitioner concerned only with fi- nancial success or personal prestige, dentistry ' s heritage may have no significance. To someone else, however, to whom satisfaction and a sense of service are of equal importance , knowledge of the history of dentistry can have great value. Such benefit may not be tangible. It may consist of something as subtle as a change in attitude. All of us at some time or other in pro- fessional life feel completely alone. Such feel- ing may be due to the fact that we are facing something new and untried — private practice for example, or it may appear after some years in practice in the form of disappointment in the recognition accorded by society in general or the profession in particular. At such times knowledge of the lives of dentists who laid the foundations of modern dentistry can prove therapeutic. Such biographical information makes clear the fact that the great men of dentistry experienced the same hesitancy and disappointment as we do. There thus ensues a sense of belonging that acts as a balm to loneliness. This feeling of belonging is particularly im- portant at the beginning of one ' s professional career. At this time knowledge of who and what preceded him can do much to bolster the confidence of the trepidations young dentist and temper the confidence of the brash. The history of dentistry, by telling the young prac- titioner from where his profession came and where it is at the present time can serve as the compass that guides him into the future. With its aid, the process of launching a profes- sional career can be facilitated and many shoals avoided. From Hippocrates he can learn not only a method of reducing the dislocated mandible (Figure 2) which is still useful, but more important, attitudes toward professional life whose worth have been tested for over two millennia. In dealing with the often perplexing question of dentistry ' s relations with medicine, the young practitioner will be armed with the knowledge that dentistry was nurtured by the same science as medicine. Vesalius and Eus- tachius in the sixteenth century provided the foundations of anatomy. About a century later 10 Van Leeuwenhoek. during his studies in microscopy, found microorganisms in the salivary deposits on teeth and described their structure. In the eighteenth cen- tury John Hunter, in his monumental The Natural History of the Human Teeth , expanded and particu- larized anatomic knowledge and added physiology. Dentistry is bound with similar ties to surgery. Albucasis, noted Arabian surgeon of the eleventh century, was the first to write on deformities of the mouth and the dental arches. Ambroise Pare, who from a rustic barber ' s apprentice became the Father of Surgery, introduced the transplantation of teeth and constructed obturators for the correction of palatal de- s formities due to syphilis, a di- sease widespread during his pe- riod. The recent graduate, in addi- tion to understanding the his- torical relations of dentistry to medicine and surgery, shoidd also be cognizant of facts con- cerning its independent devel- opment. He should know, for example, that since dental car- ies and periodontal disease are ancient diseases to which there is little or no resistance, and since dental and oral tissues are accessible for treatment, it is not surprising that Phoenician and Etruscan craftsmen during antiquity used dental tech- niques which in principle are identical with those in use to- day. The dentist should be aware of the slow painstakmg manner by which dentistry pro- gressed from its ancient and crude beginnings to the first comprehensive dental text pub- lished in 1728 by Pierre Fau- chard (Figure 4) Consider the steps needed to achieve our advanced technique of today. The porcelain tooth, an easily proc- essed denture base, the silver amalgam filling, the de?i- tal engine, the cast gold inlay, the porcelain jacket crown — each required the dedication of many individ- uals to achieve realization. Add to these such impor- tant advances as anesthesia (Figure 3) and the use of the x-ray in diagnosis. All these milestones in the de- velopment of modern dentistry were compressed into little more than a century following the establishment in 1840 of the triad upon which American dentistry is Figure 2 based: school, organization and journal. While knowledge of dental history is of special im- portance at the beginning of one ' s professional career, such knowledge is also of value during the two other periods — the middle and the end. The middle of a professional career is characterized among other things by the fact that formal education has or should have been replaced by independent in- formal continuing self-education. During this process those who do not know the history of their calling are often destined to repeat it. Considerable energy may be devoted to the cultivation of fields that a thorough working by many intelligent and talented forbears had al- ready disclosed to be fallow. On the other hand, dedicated appli- cation usually in some techni- cal area may result in actual achievement but one which could have been realized with much less effort by simply knowing of an earlier but still modern contribution. In addition to the obvious ad- vantage of avoiding the neces- sity of repeating old though still valid work, the relation of tech- nology to science will be clari- fied. Technology has been called the illegitimate son of science. Real progress in technique must consequently pursue a course of legitimacy ; it must be related to and dependent upon the ba- sic sciences. Perhaps there is no clearer example of this in den- tistry than the work of G. V. Black. At the apogee of professional life, knowledge of heritage can serve to temper two common extremes of feeling — an air of achievement often equated falsely with material suc- cess, or a mood of despair with supposed failure. Historical knowledge cannot but impress the mature pr actitioner with the fact that success in a profession cannot be measured by the yardsticks of money or dex- terity alone. The great dentists of the past who often still live in the form of eponyms were primarily great general practitioners — not only good operators but masters of the broader and more difficult art of patient care. As the end of professional life approaches, a knowl- edge of heritage can provide what is sorely needed and 11 Figure 3: not readily available — a source of comfort. Rare is the individual who, at this time when some personal stock- taking is unavoidable, can see even an approximation between earlier hopes and later realizations. Gone is the ever renewing buoyancy engendered by youth. The stark fact, must be faced — the future is behind us. In place of hope we now seek solace — but where can it be found? It can be found, for example, in the truth uttered by Hippocrates: Art is long, life is short, judgement difficult. At the beginning of professional life, the road appears so long, almost endless and without serious impedi- ments. As the end approaches, it seems to have been so short and so very difficult. Even at this time, his- tory can provide some hope. The realization that dentistry, appearing almost with the birth of civilization (Figure 1), was in existence much before we entered it and will continue long after our departure enables one to break out of the confines of his personal being. Others have come, served their time and left. Each one, to varying degrees, has influenced the course of dentistry whether or not such influence has been recorded. Fortunate indeed is the dentist who, as the end of his professional life ap- proaches, through the insight provided by history is given even a glimmer of awareness of the fact that through his life and work in dentistry, somehow, in a way that cannot possibly be known, he may continue to influence the course of his profession long after he is gone. 12 m m m m m Figure 4: Figure 1: Hesire — The first known dentist — Egypt, 3000 BC Figure 2: Hippocrates — Reduction of the jaw. Figure 3: Dr. Nevius in the act of administering anesthesia. Figure 4: Pierre Fauchard m m m m m 3 33 m The illustrations accompanying the text are from Proskauer — Witt Pictorial History of Dentistry , DuMont — Schauberg Publishers. 13 Dentists are not traders in commodities engaged in a mer- chandising business. A dentist is a practitioner of one of the true ' learned professions ' like unto a physician or surgeon. Dentistry is one of the healing arts . . . and dentists, like phy- sicians, perform the highest type of skilled professional service for their patients. Dentists are men of profession, who by vir- tue of their talents and apti- tudes, and long years of study, and formal education, qualify themselves to serve mankind and to alleviate human suffer- ing. When a dentist furnishes a prosthesis to his patient, this is an inseparable and indivisible part and parcel of. the pro- fessional service of dentistry, which concerns itself with di- agnosis, treatment, restoration, prevention. A dentist does not, under the common understand- ing of things . . . make a sale to his patient. His relationship to the patient is not that of merchant and ' cus- tomer ' , but that of doctor and patient; a close relationship re- quiring the skill and expertness that come with a concentrated background of education, train- ing, and qualification. . . . We believe that the faculty of our school epitomizes these tra- ditions, and is worthy of them in every way. We are grateful to these men and women who have instilled in us a respect for the principles and heritage of our profession. This is dentistry .... From an opinion by Judge Walter B. Jones, Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Ala- bama, March 9, 1960. . l-  ' - $T ri | r  ; -7 TODAY STOMATOLOGY . - s £s!EBBHBan 9H Robert F. Walsh D.D.S., Asst. Clin. Prof. David Hendell, D.D.S., Assistant ? J Joseph A. Curtita, Jack Budowsky, A.B., M.S., D.D.S., D.D.S., Assoc. Prof. Assoc. Prof. of Dentistry 1 Austin H Kutscher, A.B., D.D.S., Assf. Prof, of Dentistry John K. Lind, B.S., D.D.S., Assistant The Class of 1963 mourns the loss of George Stein, M.D., D.M.D., Research Assoc. Irwin D. Mandel, B.S. Mortimer Karmiol, Ferdinand A. Tuoti, D.D.S., Assoc. Clin. D.D.S., Asst. Clin. D.M.D., Asst. Clin. Prof. Prof. Prof, of Dentistry John D. Piro, D.D.S., Instructor in Dentistry EDWARD V. ZEGARELLI, A.B., M.S.. D.D.S., Edwin S. Robinson, Prof, of Dentistry, Director, Division of Stomatology Ida Golomb, D.D.S., Asst. Clin. Prof. Eugene Tedaldi, D.D.S., Instructor - M Robert Crowley, D.D.S., instructor Robert Umans, D.D.S., Instructor ♦ ■ Norman J. Roland, D.D.S., Vol- Clin. Asst. Frank Miele, D.D.S., Vol. Clin. Asst. Stanley Steinerman D.D.S., Vol. Clin. Asst. Evold Under, Morton Schoenberg, ns rucfor in Dental D.D.S., Technique Vol. Clin. Asst. The prime objectives of the Division of Stomatology are the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge in the nature of diseases of the mouth and jaws. Investiga- tions in our clinics and research projects sponsored jointly with other divisions and departments in the Medical Center have resulted in many gains: a deeper insight into the nature of these diseases, greate r aware- ness of their implications, improved methods of estab- lishing diagnosis, and more effective modes of therapy. All such advances are of minimal significance unless they are widely disseminated by publication and in- cluded in our dental school curriculum. Thus, the new knowledge in our field gained over the past twenty five years has necessitated an impressive 100 r c increase in the curricular hours of diagnosis. With continued awareness that future progress is in- evitable, and with full appreciation that the present four year curriculum allows little room for additional expansion, every effort is being made to provide as efficient teaching methods as possible. Of essential importance to the new graduate, how- ever, is the realization of his own obligation in keeping abreast of the advances in dentistry. Every graduate must continue his role of student if he is to successfully manage the problems and challenges of dental practice. E. V. Zegarelli, D.D.S. Edwin S. Robinson Professor of Dentistry Director, Division of Stomatology Section of Periodontology FRANK E. BEUBE, L.D.S., D.D.S., Pro . and Director, Section of Periodontology Lewis Fox, D.D.S. , A-;soc. Clin. Prof. Melvin L. Morris, B.S., M.A., D.D.S., Assoc. Clin. Prof. Robert Gottsegen, A.B., D.D.S., Assoc. Clin. Prof. Leonard Hirschfield, Ellen N. Hosiosky, Bernard H. Seymour Algus, A.B., D.D.S., Assoc. D.H., D.M.D., D.D.S., Wasserman, D.D.5., D.D.S., Clin. Prof. Assf. Clin. Prof. Ass . Clin. Prof- Instructor in Dentistry Charles Berman, D.D.S. Instructor in Dentistry Murray Schwartz, D.D.S., Instructor in Dentistry Norman Joondeph, D.D.S., Instructor in Dentistry 1 1, Herbert I. Oshrain, D.D.S., Instructor in Dentistry Lionel Abzug, D.D.S., Instructor Alvin Cederbaum, D.M.D., Instructor Albert Salkind, Bernard Telsey, Pasquale Gabriele Irving Karel, Herbert Silvers, D.D.S., Instructor D.D.S., Vol. Clin. D.D.S., Vol. Clin. D.D.S., D.D.S., Asst. Assf. Clin. Asst. Research Assoc. RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY ■ki j u _•-_ ' £ Ja 1 kT . --i ' X Max Pleasure, M.S., D.D.S., Assoc. Clin. Prof Joseph De Lisi, D.D.S., Assf. Clin. Prof. •Sk « . 7 - f George Lyons, B.S., D.D.S., Instructor DR. GILBERT P. SMITH O £ f Russell Garofalo, B.A., D.D.S., Asst. Gerald Besen, I.S., D.D.S., Assf. Roy Boelstler, A.B. D.D.S., Asst. Edward A. Cain, Jr. Robert Herlands, Irvin L. Hunt, Howard Arden, John J. Lucca, A B.S., D.D.S., F.A.C.D. A.B., D.D.S., D.D.S., Assoc. Prof. B.S., D.D.S., D.D.S., F.A.C.D Professor Professor Assoc. Prof. Assoc. Prof. Joseph Leavitf, B.S., D.D.S., Asst. Clin. Prof. James Benfield, A.B., D.D.S., Asst. Clin. Prof. Irving Naidorf Sebastian Bruno, Stanislaw Steven Scrivani, Edward Kesseler, B.A., D.D.S., D.D.S., Brzustowicz, B.S., D.D.S., Instructor D.D.S., Instructor Asst. Clin. Prof. Assf. Clin. Prof. D.D.S., Asst. Clin- Prof. Frank J. Cacciola, D.D.S., Asst. Joseph Fiasconaro, D.D.S., Assf. Clin- Prof. fl Victor Caronia, D.D.S., Instructor . ± ft ® Ennio Uccellani, Thomas Porfway, William Silverstein, Herbert Ayers, George Hindels, William J. Miller, B.S., D.D.S., B.S., D.D.S., D.D.S., A.B., D.D.S., D.D.S., B.A., D.D.S., Asst. Prof. Asst. Prof. Assoc. Clin. Prof. Assoc. Clin. Prof. Assoc. Clin. Prof. Assoc. Clin. Prof. In the Theme of the 1963 Yearbook lies the key to your personal happiness and future success in your chosen profession. Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow may, to some, imply change, evolution, advances in knowledge or refinements in technique. To me it implies something far more important, basic and fundamental, and that something is personal integrity. It is, perhaps, significant that President Kennedy, in his book Pro- files in Courage, sought to bring to public attention a group of men whose way of life precluded dilution of their personal integrity. The future respect and integrity of Dentistry will affect your personal and professional respect. It there- fore becomes a solemn duty on your part to promote the welfare of Dentistry as a leader in the health sciences. You have a moral obligation to your patients and an ethical obligation to your school and profession. There will be many forces operating to undermine your per- sonal integrity in these relationships. Do not be tempted by the current fad, be it gadgetry or social legislation. Above all else, To thine own self be true. Robert E. Herlands, A.B.. D.D.S. Professor of Restorative Dentistry The Class of 1963 mourns the loss of Louis A. Cohn, D.D.S. M-, Merill Gellis, B.S., D.D.S., Assf. 4i George Rudensky, D.D.S., Assf. Marvin Firdman, A.B., D.D.S., Asst- Dale E. Hopp, B.A., D.D.S., Vol. Clin. Assf. -A Eugene Jacoby, A.B., D.D.S., Vol. Clin. Assf. William Miller, B.S., D.D.S., Asst. Clin. Prof- Harold Sherman, B.S., D.D.S., Asst. Clin. Prof. Kenneth Deesen, D.D.S., Instructor i Joseph A. DeJulia B.S., D.D.S., Assf. ORTHODONTICS NICHOLAS R. Dl SALVO, B.S., D.D.S., Ph.D., Prof, of Dentistry, Director, Division of Orthodontics In the selection of its theme for this yearbook, Dentistry — Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow the Class of 1963 demonstrates that it has learned well a lesson which we of the faculty have stressed, namely that the dental profession is a dynamic one, showing evidence of change and progress almost daily. As stu- dents in a leading institution of learning, you have been given the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills which characterize the best dentistry in the world — American dentistry. However, together with this privilege comes a responsibility which you ac- cepted when you earmarked dentistry as your life ' s work. That is, the responsibility to practice to the best of your ability. Society will not expect more from you than this. On the other hand, you must not be satisfied with less. This goal can only be accomplished by con- tinuing the inquiring and learning habits which you now possess. Continue your study of the dental litera- ture. Take advantage of the educational activities of your dental society and the universities. Then you will reap the real rewards of the professional man. Nicholas A. Di Salvo, D.D.S., Ph.D. Professor of Dentistry Director, Division of Orthodontics Laszlo Schwartz, B.S , D.D.S., Clin. Prat. of Dentistry Julius Torshis, D.D.S.. Asst. Clin. Prof, of Dentistry Charles M. Chayes, A.B., D.D.S., Asst. Clin. Prof, of Dentistry Henry I. Nahoum, A.B.. D.D.S., Asst. Clin. Prof, of Dentistry Harold P. Cabin, B.S., D.D.S „ Asst. Clin. Prof. of Dentistry j , W l • 1 u± i m Edwa rd M. Teltsch, D.D.S., Instruc for in Dentistr; Walter G. Spengeman, A.B., D.D.S., Asst. Clin. Prof, of Dentistry Monroe M. Gliedman, D.D.S., Instructor in Dentistry David Blistein, D.D.S., CJin. Asst. Richard Gliedman, D.D.S., Instructor in Denfisrn Bert B. Schoenemon, D.D.S., Instructor in Dentistry Henry Seligman O.D.S., Instructor in Dentistry SOLOMON N. ROSENSTEIN, B.S., D.D.S., Professor of Dentistry Director, Division of Pedodontics PEDODONTICS Julian Schroff, B.S., DD.S.. Assf. Clin. Prof, of Dentistry Williom Verlin, A.B D.D.S., Assf. Clin. Prof, of Dentistry The need for good pedodontic service was recognized as early as the mid 19th century; minutes of dental society meetings of that period contain eloquent appeals exhorting dentists to take care of children. Such appeals are as eloquent and timely today as they were earlier. Although there was early recognition of the need for dental care for children, little was known of the growth of primary and permanent teeth, their internal charac- teristics, or the nature of processes which caused their early loss. Today, our efforts in conservation of chil- dren ' s teeth are vastly more effective because of in- creasing knowledge of dental structures, better instru- ments and equipment, and standardized materials for elimination of pain and for treatment. In earlier times, little was known about prevention of destructive processes; in today ' s concept of complete dental care for children, emphasis on application of measures for prevention of oral disease and disorders is of primary importance. Proper orientation of the child patient, and dentistry for the handicapped are assuming added significance. These advances in dental education and in the practice of pedodontics have resulted partly from dentistry ' s collaboration with basic sciences, pediatrics, and child development. The near future will witness continued strengthening of the basic structure of dentistry and expanded dental research activity, with further outstanding advances in pedodontic service. Solomon N. Rosenstein, B.S., D.D.S. Professor of Dentistry Director Division of Pedodontics Bernard Nathanson, B.S., D.D.S. . Instructor in Dentistry Arnold Rosenberg, B.S., D.D.S.. Instructor in Dentistry Marc L. Berg, D.D.S., Instructor in Dentistry Phillip Kutner, B.S., D.D.S., Instructor in Dentistry I George Kiriakopoulos, D.D.S., Instructor in Dentistry Mark Bertes, A.B, D.D.S., Instructor in Denfisfr 1 ORAL SURGERY RUDOLPH H. FRIEDRICH, D.D.S., Prof, of Dentistry, Director, Division of Oral Surgery William J. Savoy, B.S.. D.D.S., Clin. Prof, of Dent. Alvin S. Nathan, B.S.. D.D.S., Clinical Prof, of Dent. Morris Fierstein, Theodore M. D.D.S., Assoc. Clin. Bundrant, D.D.S., Prof, of Dent. Assoc. Clin. Prof. of Dent. eymour Zeff, D.M .D., Kourken A. Daglian, Bertram Klatskin, Fred Rothenberg, Asst. Clin. Prof. B.S., D.D.S., Asst. A.B., D.D.S., Asst. D.M.D., D.D.S.. Asst of Dentistry Clin. Prof, of Dent. Clin. Prof, of Dent. Clin. Prof, of Dent. Robin M. Rankow, D.D.S., M.D., Asst. Clin. Prof, of Dent. Harold D. Baurmosh, D.D.S., Instructor in Dentistry Joel M. Berns, D.M.D., Voluntary Clin. Asst. Louis Mandel, A.B., D.D.S., Instructor in Denlisfr The development of modern clinical Oral Surgery started with the advent of nitrous oxide and oxygen as an effective short term anesthetic with which to control pain during oral surgical procedures. Today, the scope of knowledge and skills for which the oral surgeon must assume responsibility has broadened to take in the management of medical and surgical problems of the oral tissues. As one contemplates the future changes which most probably will occur in the distribution of dental care to the public through the vehicle of private dental practice, he envisions the following: the specialty of Oral Surgery will become integrated into group practices, the oral surgeon will assume the re- sponsibility of eliminating from the mouth active medical and surgical problems, and that which is de- termined by the restorative dentist to obstruct the satisfactory rehabilitation of the mouth. It is already abundantly clear that if the patient is to receive the best of dental care, the restorative dentist must hold the responsibility and authority for the ultimate design and function of the total treatment, while the specialist limits his authority and responsi- bility to those special problems related to the treat- ments he renders, and subordinates his judgements on the total care of the patient to the restorative dentist. Rudolph H. Friedrich. D.D.S. Professor of Dentistry Director, Division of Oral Surgery George Minervini, A.B.. D.D.S., instructor in Dentistry Stanley S. Heller, B.S.. D.D.S. , Instructor in Dentistry Alvin S. Solomon, Salvatore A. Cordaro D.D.S., D.D.S., nsfrucfor in Denfisfry nsfrucfor in Dentistry pi Louis J. Loscalzo, D.D.S., A.B., insfrucfor in Dentistry Francis J. Fagella, D.D.S., nsfrucfor in Dentistry Morton J. Stern, A.I D.D.S., Voluntary Clin. Asst. 9 Raymond Zambito D.D.S., Instructor in Dentistry w Boaz Shattan A.B.. D.D.S., Instructor in Dentistry Julian W. Anderson, D.D.S., Instructor in Dentistry Richard Lowell, D.D.S., Voluntary Clin. Asst. €M Merwin Wolf, D.D.S., Vol. Clin. Asst. PRECLINICAL SCIENCES Max A. Eisenberg, A.B., M.S.. Ph.D., Ass ' l Prof, of Biocfiem Lester R. Cahn, D.D.S., Assoc. Prof. of Oral Pathol. Harry M. Rose, A.B., M.D.. John E. Borne Prof, of Med. Surg., Chairman of Depf. W. M. Copenhaver, Charles R. Noback, William M. Rogers, A.B., Ph.D. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., B.S., Ph.D., Ass ' t Prof, of Anatomy, Assoc. Prof Prof, of Anatomy Chairman of Anatomy Dorothy D. Johnson, Melvin L. Moss, A.B., James P. CaMell, A.B., M.A., Ph.D., D.D.S. Ph.D., Ass ' t M.D., Assf. Clin. Prof Ass ' t Prof, of Anatomy Prof. of Anatomy of Psychiatry J it M II (1 « 5 Magnus 1. Gregarson, A.B., M.A., Ph.D., John C. Dalton Prof. of Physiol., Chairman Walter S. Root, B.S., Ph.D., Prof, of Physiol. Louis J. Cizek, B.S., M.D., Assoc. Prof. of Physiol. Historically, all the sciences have developed in inti- mate relationship to one another. Advances in one field aided progress in other fields. Certainly advances in dental practice have been aided by advances in the basic sciences, which offer a vocabulary in which to think clearly and deeply about various dental problems. Our methods of diagnosis and treatment are described and debated in terms of basic sciences, in which the emphasis is on the fundamental reactions of the human being in health and disease. The dentist ' s interest and knowledge must extend beyond the disturbances he finds in the mouth to the organized activities operating throughout the entire body. We must realize that dentistry is a profession of great social value. A profession implies education and social attitudes higher than the usual level. We should con- stantly consider causative agents if our work, as den- tists, is to be interesting to ourselves and most beneficial to our patients. Our work becomes exciting as we learn to understand and master the causes operating behind the conditions that we see and treat at the chair. Edmund Applebaum, D.D.S. Associate Professor of Dental Anatomy Edmund Applebaum, D.D.S., Assoc. Pro , of Denial Anatomy Harry B. Von Dyke, B.S.. Ph.D.. M.D., David Hosack Prof, of Pharmo., Chairman Arlhur Bushel, A.B., D.D.S., M.P.H., Assoc. Prof, of Denfo Public Health Frederick G. Hoffman, A.B., Ph.D., Assf. Prof, of Pharmo. Shih-Chun Wang, B.S.. M.D., Ph.D., Prof, of Pharmo. Wilber H. Sawyer. M.D.. Ph.D., Assoc. Prof, of Pharmo. Herbert J. Bartelstone, B.S., D.D.S., Ph.D., Assf. Prof, of Pharmo. Stuart W. Tannenbaum, B.S., Ph.D., Assoc. Prof. of Microbiol. Robert J. Dellenback, A.B.. M.A., Ph.D., Assf. Prof, of Physio . Shu Chien, M.B., Ph.D., Asst. Prof, of Physio . Mero Nocenti, A.B., M.S., Ph.D., Assf. Prof, of Physio . Curt Proskauer, D.M.D., Curator of Museum PERSONNEL Mrs. Florence V. Moore, Director of Clinic. Miss Ann M. Emmerich Administrative Assistant to the Dean Standing, left to right: Sigrid Linder, Joann Lamas, Ida Pascocella, Stephanie Ollander, Phyllis Denton, Ann Nolan. Seated, left to right: Jeanne Botwick, Inge Roehrig, Evelyn Ruddiman, Marliesa Roehrig, Elizabeth Rowe. 4 M Albert Katona Michael McGrath Nicholas Vero William Gregory Robert Wrong Standing, left to right: Edna McNeil, Terry Belideau, Joan Greenberg, Rose Feinman, Pauline Shugavesky, Marie Kauffman, Geraldine Magee. Seated, left to right: Dorothy Yetter, Mattie Rios, Eleanor Koepchen, Theoni Constantine, Linn Higgins. r ACTIVITIES ALPHA OMEGA Eta Chapter The twenty-one Alpha Omegans of the Class of 1963 will always regard our fraternity with genuine affection and with a pride arising from outstanding accomplish- ments. Members of our class recognized the need for a chapter house, secured the necessary funds, and liter- ally built the facilities we enjoy today. We began early in our sophomore year with nothing but determination; as we leave, we can look back with satisfaction upon our legacy to future Alpha Omegans at Columbia. We have given much, but we have received more. We have seen the true meaning of fraternalism and professionalism, as Alpha Omega has stood by its fraters in times of joy and sorrow, marshaled its re- sources to contribute to community projects at home and education abroad, and dedicated itself to the con- tinuance of professional education beyond dental school. And, perhaps most important, we have been able to meet with people; to talk, to learn, and to under- stand. For this assistance in our preparations for our pro- fession, we are grateful to Alpha Omega. We are grateful to Dr. Joseph Leavitt and Dr. Charles Berman of our faculty, who contributed immeasurably to our endeavors. Our success is theirs. We hope that our successors at Columbia will feel as richly rewarded by their association with Alpha Omega as we have felt by ours, and we hope that, in years ahead, and always as active Alpha Omegans, we may be worthy of the high ideals and achievements that we set out today to follow. Michael Wolf President Standing, left to right: David Valenstein, George Schnapp, Bernard Luftig, Robert Goldstein, Bernard Benkel, Michael Rogow, Ronald Gittess, James Botwick, Melton Adler. Seated, left to right: Leonard Zaslow, Abraham Finkel, James Clark, Morton Winner, Michael Wolf, Michael Marder, Paul Hoffman, Jack Charig. D ft 81 r ° 1 i 4 1 I 4 K jr I ] Irr Hh j B MfiAfl Standing, left to right: George Schnapp — Recording Secretary, Jack Charig — Chaplain, Leonard Zaslow — Vice President, Joel Hauptman— Pledgemaster, Bernard Luftig — Assistant House Chairman. Seated, left to right: Barry Cooper — Undergrad. Rep. to Nat. Exec. Board, Joel Polter — Parliamentarian, Paul Hoffman — Corresponding Secretary, Michael Wolf — President, Michael Rogow — Treasurer, James Botwick — House Chairman, Martin Seidman— Social Chairman. Third Row, left to right: Todd Beckerman, Stuart Kuller, Joel Polter, David Schleser, Michael Schwartz. Second Row, left to right: Laurence Shandler, Jeffrey Brown, Paul Schreiber, Les Seldin, Barry Cooper, Gilbert Seidner, Harold Sussman, Robert Balfour, Joel Goldstein, Martin Spar. First Row, left to right: Morton Sobel, Richard Turner, Joel Haupt- man, Martin Seidman, David Vlock, Gerald Lederman, Sidney Penka, Andrew Bloom. M. ft f v- r v 1  •■ ■ v ir PSI OMEGA Gamma Lambda Chapter The prime objective of Psi Omega is to mold the character of the brother to conform to the highest ideals of the fraternity, such that he can establish a way of life which will bring honor to himself, his school, and the dental profession. Psi Omega has fostered these ideals since her foundation in 1892, and has merited recognition as the largest and most distinguished den tal fraternity in the world. Columbia ' s Gamma Lambdans take pride in having completed another enjoyable, educational and profes- sionally invaluable term in a chapter which has been an integral part of Psi Omega for 75 years. Our recently acquired house afforded us an opportunity to enjoy a very active social calendar. The spirit of our members was expressed by excellent attendance at meetings, alumni affairs and parties. The attractiveness of Gamma Lambda was manifested in one of the best pledge inductions in years. In addition to numerous social diversions, Gamma Lambda provided intellec- tual companionship with fellow brothers as well as with faculty members and alumni. Our fraternity also contributed to the promotion of our profession by inspiring, and activating a Dental Student Recruitment Program. The guidance of Drs. John Lucca and Joseph DeLisi, our deputy counselors, was invaluable, but our grati- tude must also be extended to all the brothers who contributed to a very successful organization. Best wishes go to our graduating brothers. We hope they will cherish forever the fraternal companionship and ideals which have been engendered in Gamma Lambda. As they enter into their professional careers, may they always remain loyal to Psi Omega. Martin L. Rosol, Jr. President Standing, left to right: Richard Cagan. Richard Donelli, Robert Marco- tullio, Allen Andrews, Charles Trad, Louis Fischer. Seated, left to right: Alfred Tortorelli, James Mullan, John Parry, Martin Rosol, Joseph Ta- magna, Robert Vassel. o i Standing, left to right: Robert Marcotullio— Social Chairman. Charles Trad — Sergeant-at-arms. Seated, left to right: John Parry— Junior Social Chairman, Robert Vassel — Secretary, James Mullan— Junior Grand Master, Martin Rosol— Grand Master, Alfred Tortorelli— Treasurer. Joseph Tamagna— Junior Treasurer. Standing, left to right: John Decker, William Montano, Michael Zullo, Klaus Neuhaus. Seated, left to right: Malcolm Graham, William Lan- caster. Angelo Gagliano. Robert Cryan, Peter Carolan. DENTAL COLUMBIAN Standing, left to right: Todd Beckerman, Gerald Kirshbaum, David Schleser, Michael Schwartz, Lillian Bachman, Angelo Gagliano, Martin Seidman, James Botwick, Michael Wolf. Seated, left to right: Paul Hoffman, Richard Turner, Morton Sobel, Michael Rogow. 36 MORTON SOBEL Editor-in-chief RICHARD S. TURNER Photography Editor Photography Staff: TODD BECKERMAN JAMES T. BOTWICK MARTIN I. SEIDMAN MARTIN H. SPAR MICHAEL H. ROGOW Business Editor PAUL J. HOFFMAN Literary Editor MICHAEL C. WOLF Associate Literary Editor Literary Assistant: MICHAEL J. SCHWARTZ DAVID M. SCHLESER Layout Editor DR. JOSEPH C. DE LISI Faculty Advisor Production Staff: LILLIAN H. BACHMAN ABRAHAM N. FINKEL GERALD M. KIRSHBAUM LOUIS A. FISCHER ■•£«J-53- -K-Cr. .- As publisher ' s deadlines are forgotten, and the many long nights spent in page lay-out and final paste-ups are things of the past, it becomes increasingly clear that a yearbook can be no better or worse than the class it represents. The Class of 1963 has experienced much — individually and as a group. That we have weathered the storms of the past four years and emerge a more closely-knit and cooperative class as a result of them is a tribute to each member of the class and an indication that the mutual friendship and respect born at Columbia will grow stronger with the years. A survey of yearbooks past reveals a disturbing but often-seen occurrence, in that they are the work of but a few people. It has been our aim, from the outset, to create a Dental Columbian which truly represents the class because it is the work of more than a few. Despite the demands of Senior year with its press of requirements and important personal de- cisions, the 1963 Dental Columbian staff was larger and more active than ever before and its editors de- serve credit for performing their duties so well and so willingly. As a result, we have a Yearbook which will be more meaningful to us all when, as alumni, we open its pages again in the future. We have been fortunate in having the cooperation of many people and our thanks go to the directors of the various departments and those in charge of the many activities we have enjoyed at Columbia, for the articles they have contributed to our Yearbook. Our special thanks go to Dr. Laszlo Schwartz for his fascinating discussion of The Heritage of Dentistry appearing in the section of our Yearbook which ex- amines dentistry ' s Yesterday. An examination of this article may help to explain, in part, our esteem for Dr. Schwartz and our pride in having him as a teacher, friend and contributor to the 1963 Dental Columbian. We are very grateful, as well, to Dr. Curt Proskauer for his cooperation in making available to us the rare and beautiful illustrations used in conjunc- tion with this article, and for his interest and encour- agement throughout its preparation. To function as Editor-in-chief of a Yearbook which represents so fine a group of people is an honor, and to have been able to work with them under the guid- ance of our faculty advisor, Dr. Joseph C. DeLisi. whose experienced and able help and patience were always available to us, has been a privilege for which I am grateful. Morton Sobel Editor-in-chief 37 OMICRON KAPPA UPSILON John J. Lucca, A.B., D.D.S., President-elect Joseph A. Cuttita, D.D.S. Secretary -Treasurer The movement to organize Omicron Kappa Upsilon had its inception with the class of 1914 at Northwestern University Dental School. Under the leadership of Dean G. V. Black, a committee was formed, whose purpose was to organize and found a National honorary Greek Letter fraternity. This new idea had tremendous appeal and received widespread approval from Dental Schools in this country and in Canada. The Columbia University Chapter, Epsilon Epsilon, was granted a charter as the twenty-ninth component chapter in 1934. Today there are approximately fifty-five chapters. The admission to membership- in this national fra- ternity is made on the basis of professional maturity and integrity, as well as the attainment of outstanding achievement during the four years of dental education. May we first of all congratulate the members elected this year, and then to the class of 1963 may we extend our best wishes for a lifetime of professional success and happiness. It is our sincere hope that the high standards you have been taught and the principles that guided the inception of Omicron Kappa Upsilon in 1914 will be your guides in your practice of Dentistry in the future. Joseph A. Cuttita, D.D.S. Secretary-Treasurer Epsilon Epsilon Chapter STUDENT DENTAL ASSOCIATION Standing: Gerald Lederman — Treasurer. Seated, left to right: James Mullan— Vice President, Lillian Bachman — President, Richard Turner — Secretary. The Student Dental Association of Columbia Uni- versity is the largest student organization in the school, with all students participating in its program. The re- quirements for membership are those by which a stu- dent is admitted to the Dental School. The objectives of the Association are to foster the attitudes, actions and behavior of professionalism by promoting the dental profession. Its program is one which endeavors to introduce the future dentist to his role and responsi- bilities in organized dentistry. Mindful of these purposes, the general meetings dur- ing this past school year were concerned with topics suitable to bridging the educational gap between formal university instruction and learning acquired through clinical experience and practice. Noted speakers dis- cussed such topics as Treatment of Dental Emergencies, Legal Responsibilities of the Dentist, The Dentist and His Relationship with the Technician, and Dental Practice Administration. Once again, Student Clinic Day highlighted the year ' s program. It was held in association with Alumni Day in a combined effort to better the relationship be- tween the student body and the Alumni Association. The student clinics, alumni clinics, and commercial exhibits were held in the State Armory, thus permitt- ing the integration of these presentations and the attendance of a greater number of persons than in previous years. Lillian H. Bachman, President 39 STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council of the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery was founded in December of 1929. It has served, through the years, as the chief liaison between students and faculty. At its regularly held meetings, the members elected to the Council by their classmates discuss questions brought before the Council concerning the many facets of professional education, and how the various elements within the educational framework might best cooperate to further the achievement of their aims.. The avowed purpose of the organization is to foster a more intimate relationship between the faculty and the students and to assist in improvements of the in- stitution in order that it may be the foremost school of the profession. In the past, recommendations of Student Council have resulted in numerous innova- tions and improvements. The Council is fortunate in having as its faculty adviser Dr. Joseph A. Cuttita under whose guidance the Council has acted to air items of general interest and to promote harmony of function among all com- ponents of the school. Daniel R. Weintraub President Standing, left to right: Arnold Snetiker, William Montano, James Mullan, Paul Hoffman. Morton Sobel. Seated, left to right: Louis Fischer, Robert Marcotullio, Daniel Weintraub, Malcolm Graham, Lillian Bachman. WILLIAM JARVIE SOCIETY 0L 8 ■s 1 Third Row, left to right: Martin Taubman, Albert Zengo, David Schleser, Stuart Kuller. Todd Beckerman. Second Row, left to right: George Schnapp, Ralph Neuhaus, Ronald Gittess, Jack Charig, Michael Rogow, Paul Hoffman, Gerald Lederman, Richard Cagan. First Row, left to right: Abraham Finkel, Louis Fischer, James Botwick, Leonard Zaslow, Reynold Baumstark. During the four years of undergraduate dental edu- cation, much emphasis is placed on the acquisition of basic theories and skills necessary for the practice of clinical dentistry. However, in dentistry, as in other fields, advancement and improvement is based on re- search. The William Jarvie Society functions within the academic framework to acquaint the student with this fact, to provide him with an atmosphere of scientific inquiry and to present him with the opportunity of undertaking research in dental or allied fields. The society was founded at this school in 1920 through the efforts of Dr. William Gies, and was named in honor of Dr. William Jarvie as a tribute to his un- ending interest in the promotion of dental research. Membership is open to any student in his Sophomore, Junior or Senior year, and is based on interest in con- ducting research in dental or allied fields, past re- search or similar activities, academic standing and excellence of character. Elections for new members are held each Fall after interviews with the applicants. The members of the William Jarvie Society conduct group and individual research projects, including clinical, laboratory and library investigations. In ad- dition, each member participates in the preparation of an abstract-type journal sponsored by the Society, re- viewing articles appearing in current medical literature which are of interest to the dentist. The members are encouraged in all phases of research, and are aided by advice and guidance from people prominent in each field. James Botwick President Standing: Leonard Zaslow — Secretary. Seated, left to right: Louis Fischer — Vice President, James Botwick — President. Miss- ing: David Fogelson — Treasurer. Time has its own dimensions and neither the sun nor the clock can encompass them all. All we can do with the astronomical absolutes of time is note them, divide them as we -please, and live by them in our daily routines. Beyond that, our own emotions, our hopes and fears, our worry and relief, shape not only our days but our hours with only casual regard for abso- lute or arbitrary time. The busy day can be brief, the suspenseful hour endless. Who can prove, by any clock ever devised, that time on occasion does not stand still? The interval between heartbeats can be a terrifying eternity, and the pause between two spoken words can shape the dimensions of all our tomorrows. Time is all around us, the time of the hills, the time of the tides, the lifetime of a man or a tree, of an insect. We participate in time, try to shape it to our own neces- sities; . . . but cannot alter the flow of forever. From a New York Times editorial; Sunday, Oct. 28, 1962 The last fifty years have seen a greater change in the history and technology of the world than any other comparable period of time since the dawn of civilization. For the Class of 1963, the future is rich with promise. Our brave new world lies before us. We have no doubt we will be in the forefront of the many changes to be experienced by dentistry in the years to come — that we will help to initiate them and will benefit from them. We hope that we will be eclectic, that we will approve what is good and reject what is not, and that we will not attempt to resist the inevitable. For, as both students and citizens, we must know that those who do not learn from history are condemned to repeat it. It is with these thoughts in mind that we now present the graduating class of 1963, that part of dentistry ' s forever we may now call An unusual syndrome has recently begun to appear. There have been leg- ends about it in the past, but a perusal of the literature shows that only a few sporadic attempts have been made to describe it scientifically. Since thirty- three such cases have recently come to the attention of this publication, the editors have deemed it fairly common and have, therefore, decided to publish a case-history typical of all thirty-three subjects over a period of four years. Chief Complaint: For the past four years the patient has been feeling alter- nately (and at times, concurrently) frustrated, euphoric, depressed, buoyant, exhausted, jubilant, despondent, and pruritic. At this time he feels that these experiences have culminated in an uncontrollable urge to make his way into the outside world. History of Present Illness. Mostly in the Patient ' s Own Words: ( Even though this story has as much truth as careful research can find, it is as fan- tastic as imaginative folklore. . . . — Bremner) The first inkling we had that something was wrong was four years ago, in Gross Anatomy, when, although we wanted to be dentists, we had to start studying the inguinal region and gluteal muscles. This certainly seemed to be starting things from the wrong end. Either that, or it was the beginning of a new specialty, proctodontia. We gradually moved up the alimentary canal to- ward the head, pausing only for occasional lunch breaks in which we trekked to the eighteenth floor to watch the ' doctor doctors ' operate, and for homework breaks, where we prepared for a course known as Medical Biometry in which we learned that man could conquer disease with statistics (Z-hat. I repeat. Z-hat.). The patient at this time appeared to be in a stupor. Shock therapy was rec- ommended in the form of Big Max and Biochemistry. As if previous experiences were not unsettling enough, we went through a series of Neuroanatomy lectures which appeared to be a lights on-lights off forerunner of the Twist. We were told at the outset not to worry if we were confused, because it would all fall into place and make sense later on. We ' re still waiting. In Oral Histology, after opening remarks, we discovered what the really bright student would do, and that we certainly were not examples of that student. We were graced with our first annual visit from the Dean, who asked us to please stay out of the hospital elevators, and to kindly keep the lab clean. 44 The patient at this point in his narrative began to rave: Zinc is green . . . the telephone is blue and in the drawer . . . wide-bottomed chairs on the right, narrow bottoms on the left . . . stop sitting in the back of the room. . . . Strange behavior was also noted. He took out a piece of pale blue wax and began whit- tling. He began to demand repeated and lengthy coffee breaks, which were preceded by a strange ritual of being called away to speak to fictional people on an imaginary telephone. The patient states that his hearing began to fail: that everything that was said to him sounded like mumble-mumble-cavo- surface-bevel. The examiners ran a series of psychological tests on the patient, during which time he was asked questions about American history. His answers were bi- zarre: George Washington ' s false teeth didn ' t fit, which was why he almost lost an important battle to the Crawcour Brothers until Pierre Fauchard came over disguised as Lafayette and John Hunter surrendered to Laszlo Schwartz at Washington Heights. We are indebted for documentation of the above to Dr. Curt Proskauer, the Matthew Brady of the Amalgam War. Tentative Diagnosis: Cachexic, anorexic, pruritic, epistaxic, epiploic, hyalu- ronic catarrh of educational etiology. Therapy: Three months of rest, to be followed by continued observation of the patient under stress conditions. During the second year of observation, the patient began to develop delu- sions that two TV characters from a beer commercial came alive and tormented him (firmly, but gently . . . but firmly! . . . but gently!) regularly, three times a week. They did, however, promise him a nice seat by the window the follow- ing year. From allusions to Albert. Keeper of the Crypt, the patient suddenly switched to Harry, Keeper of the Cats. A cat has nine lives, but not in physiology. ( ' Bring me another cat. Harry! ' ) The value of our lectures on equilibrium ( ' Am I touching it now, Harry? ' ) was demonstrated by Dr. Fell, as he usually managed to keep from falling into the sink. The difference between diarrhetics and diuretics was demonstrated by the rotund and jovial Dr. Cizek, who traded us a ' P ' for a ' P. ' Our second visitation by the Dean took place, and he remarked (somewhat testily, we thought) that dental students were being seen in the hospital ele- vators, and the lab was not as immaculate as he would like it to be. As dental students interested in pain control, we appreciated the efforts of the Pathology Department, who showed us a new method of anesthesia (ver- bal) in the fourteenth floor lecture room, where we were entranced by talks on fungi and on the leeever. Another restful course was Oral Pathology, where the kindly old philosopher held a weekly indoctrination session against some oral surgeons and all cigarettes. 45 Speaking of Oral Surgery, there was a new wind blowing down the corri- dors. In fact, Wotan, closely followed by all the Nibelungen, ' welcomed ' us and assured us that his office was always open for us to come in and make ar- rangements for repeating the course the following year. We met some inter- esting people in this department. There was Dr. Fred Rothenberg, who won the Heidelberg saber championship from Prince Choline Esterhazy by practicing with a collapsible sword disguised as a radio antenna. There was also a very un-Byronesque Childe Harold who seemed to have rubber legs even though he always planted them firmly (but gently?). The sun rose on a new (to us) series of perio lectures. Dr. Hosiosky ' s food impaction diagram was most illuminating. Revised Tentative Diagnosis: Idiopathic acute necrotizing ulcerative sopho- moritis. Therapy: Another three months of rest and Kenalog in Orabase. Many exciting events happened at the beginning of the junior year. First, we tied up loose ends begun at the end of the sophomore year: We completed the perio history, polished the group project Class I amalgam, and took the rubber dams off each other. Not having known how to remove them before this, we had worn them throughout the summer. Finally we got patients and filled out our charts at the end of the three-hour clinic period: ' Chair position incomplete. GVL ' . Next time was better, though: ' Rubber dam application in- complete. TWP ' . When we got through extending leetle beet more to boccal, we were ready for Crown and Bridge. From our units, we could see construc- tion on the lower deck of the George Washington Bridge. It was debatable as to which bridge would be finished first. In perio, the bright sun of food impaction was still shining, as we found that the Perio Department subscribed to the theory that education is best achieved by repetition. Medieval England had its two great families, the Houses of York and Lan- caster. Boston has its great families, the Lowells and the Cabots. So does the dental clinic have its two great families, the Eighthfloors (Billgregory Eighth- floor, Luisrojas Eighthfloor, Garybutler Eighthfloor) and the Telephones (Doc- torcain Telephone, Doctorhindels Telephone, Doctorlucca Telephone) . The third year of dental school is easy. Nothing to it. Take pharmacology — please! It ' s not that the course is so difficult, it was just made to seem that way by the lectures, lecturers, subject matter, labs, conferences, and especially the exams. (But on the first one, ' Even the dental students did well! ' ) Directions from a typical exam: If, in your opinion, the statement is true as it stands now but may become false because of future changes which are likely to occur in the field, write the word ' true ' in small letters only. 46 If you think the statement is false most of the time but is designed to mis- lead the student who is taking this examination, write the word ' False ' with the first letter capitalized and the rest of the letters in small letters. If the statement is false because it overstates a point or uses a value that is too high, write the word ' f ALSE ' with the first letter small, and the rest of the letters in capitals. If the statement is true because, although basically false, it has been worded so that an exception may be made, then write the word ' FALSE! ' with an exclamation point at the end. Spend a moment or two familiarizing yourself with these instructions. The test is basically an easy one and, although there are one hundred and fifty statements to be interpreted, you will be allowed a full half-hour for the examination. MERRY CHRISTMAS! We then had a short anatomy course from a horizontal major who told us that the easiest way to get out of trouble is to stay out. Some of us took him literally and didn ' t hand in our coloring books. Our third year Ortho lectures were a big help. We hoped that next year we would learn about people, now that we knew about young monkeys. It was then that I saw the handwriting on the wall. What the warning was, though, I was never able to decipher. It was slightly smudged, as though it had been pulled out of a tie clip. There seemed to be two messages — one of genuine value, and the other telling how to pass the Boards. The Dean paid us his third visit, and issued a warning about keeping out of hospital elevators. His exhortations regarding the lab took on the tones of an ultimatum. Re-revised Tentative Diagnosis: Overdose of Kenalog in Orabase. Therapy: Reversal of previous Rx: Summer Session! Thirty-three weeks to go! Requirements replaced exams as our bete noire, closely followed by Big Rudy ' s benign bellow, which was always softly thun- derous. We were assigned to the arbiters of our fate, The Four Dentists of the Apocalypse — The Great One, The Running One (who gave way to The Finan- cial One), The Suave One, and the Soothing One. Misplaced Prosthetics pe- riods were spent watching jumping teeth, thrusting tongues and crossing bites. ( ' Isn ' t that what they ' ll ask on the Boards, Monroe? ' ) Equally misplaced were the mornings spent in general anesthesia learning how to deal with trouble- some pedo patients. Operative points were made more difficult to achieve by unlearning our well-drilled lessons in pedo: how to make round line angles, little pulp exposures into .big ones, and using shorter burs for shorter patients. 47 There was a rumor that the Pedo Department was considering installing audio analgesia because they could easily run 33% LP records off the engines in the Pedo clinic. Our operative mistakes (using long burs of the P.E. series) were rectified in the inside perio department, where we scaled the insides of the roots for a change. Let us not forget to dutifully chronicle the Dean ' s appearance. His Annual Message was delivered in increasingly menacing tones — re the elevators: ' You shall not pass ' (pun intended), re the lab: ' I have not yet begun to fight. ' Mid-way in the fourth year, the Surgery Department flipped. Two of the Jolly Green Giant ' s elves showed us magic tricks with red water and played tape recordings of bronchitic breathers. Oral Physiology (click-click, cha-cha- cha) showed us that x-rays are confusing and that if you palpate a muscle hard enough it will hurt. About this time, we began attending trade shows and dreaming of glitter- ing, modern offices. We learned how the other half lives from rustic Dr. Hunt, who told us about beer can headrests and tipped us on how to stay one step ahead of the law. Every Monday morning during the first trimester, the sleepy breakfast club met -for a quiz, where they learned how to play the Diagnosis Department ' s Friday morning game, ' What ' s My Lesion? ' The guest stars were fun: ' If you will look past the carcinoma, you will notice a three millimeter pocket with loss of stippling requiring immediate emergency curettage. And why don ' t you make the tests harder? ' It was a joy this year to watch other people do the table clinics for a change. The dinner and speeches at the Table Clinic Day banquet were the same, but the cocktails helped us forget. This brought us to the month of May, and we soon heard, for the last time as students, the dulcet tones of Mrs. Moore; ' Atten- tion Seniors. The time is 4: 30. The Clinic is now closed. ' Final Diagnosis: Words have not yet been found to describe the syndrome existing after four years of dental school. Therapy: A D.D.S. degree is strongly recommended. Ge?ieral Comment and Conclusion: This is the end oj that part of their his- tory that the thirty-three have in common. They had widely differing origins and backgrounds, and will go on to no less widely differing careers. For four years, they came together and spent a portion of their lives in common. Now they will disperse, but it is oj great interest to note that they wish, somehow, to keep in touch and periodically reminisce on that time when points were worth more than dollars. 48 Melton Avt uv Ail ev Easy does it. This has been Mel ' s successful phi- losophy during four years of dental school. His flashing smile and his brisk cheerfulness have been character- istic of his calm optimism. Mel is a member of the elite group which was ad- mitted to Columbia after three years of college. His interest in the liberal arts has never slackened, as he found time in his Senior year to return to Queens College for an evening course on the plays of Shake- speare. His favorites are the histories. When not dis- cussing his rapidly improving game of bridge or ex- pounding his newly-found Republicanism, Mel finds relaxation in reading the history of military campaigns. Never one to subordinate the rigors of dentistry to the joys of connubial bliss, Mel and his wife Eileen were married during the summer session following our Junior year. This gave him an added incentive to complete his work with dispatch and hurry home to Rego Park. Mel never liked to remain in the lab after hours, anyway, and there was much waxing up in the Adler household this past winter. He is planning a general practice in the New York area, with a pos- sible specialty in endodontics. 50 A Allen Siiu ' ard ' Jrancis And rcws A Brooklynite and a holder of a B.S. degree from Fordham University. Al, with his ready smile and hearty laugh, quickly earned the affection of his classmates. His technical proficiency gained him the admiration of the faculty, and in his junior year he was selected as laboratory and chairside assistant to Drs. Portway. Cain, and Caronia, a notable achieve- ment and honor. An active member of Psi Omega, Al served as chaplain to the brotherhood. If he ever tires of dentistry (which is highly un- likely). Al will be admirably suited by his experience in school to open a curio shop. The standing joke is that he will auction off the collection of lab equipment (especially cone socket knives) that keeps turning up near his locker; but he is always diligent in seeing to it that lost articles find their way back to their owners. After graduation, Al plans to wed his fiancee, Mary Ellen, and enter military service. Then he intends to practice in the New York area. 51 gj Lillian quickly gained the friendship of both students and faculty with her cheerful smile and quiet good humor. A keen interest in school politics, a winning personality, and a flair for public speaking which won her acclaim as the Dental School ' s Toastmistress led to her election in Junior year as Secretary of the Student Dental Association and as President in Senior year. She also served on the Student Council, the Dental Recruitment Committee, the Student-Alumni Committee, and as Editor of the Journal of Clinical Stomatology Conferences. Her contributations to the Yearbook over four years have been invaluable. In recognition of her scholastic achievements she was- awarded the Grace Legendre Fellowship by the New York State Association of Professional Women. A regular member of the Breakfast Club, Lillian arrived daily, faithfully toting her articulator case in lieu of the model ' s hat box. Following a dental internship, Lillian is looking forward to a general practice in New York City. Judg- ing from the respect and affection in which she is held at Columbia, we feel certain that her future will be both successful and rewarding. £illian Helen Bacfi man fj|R a 52 Rennie is a hearty and jovial fellow, a product of the Jesuits and Holy Cross, and our class ' leading exponent of the intricacies of contract bridge and conservative Republican politics. He has distinguished himself in the basic sciences and is active in the William Jarvie Society, editing their journal. Stomatology References in the Current Medical Literature. He is also a student editor of the Journal of Clinical Stomatology Conferences. In our sophmore year, Ren served as Vice President of our class and was also elected Student Council Representative and Vice President of that body the following year. Active in fraternity affairs, he held the office of Junior Grand Master of Psi Omega. Rennie holds a New York State Regents Scholarship for Dentistry and was awarded Dean ' s Scholarships in his junior and senior years. He also held a Public Health fellowship the summer between junior and senior years. After our freshman year, Rennie married his Boston fiancee, Jeanine. and they have been blessed with a daughter. Jennifer Ann, and a son, James Michael. Following graduation, internship and residency in oral surgery lie ahead for Rennie, with a group practice in New England as his ultimate goal. Reynold Joseph Baumsfar£ J 53 5otU BeckevmAn ; . Todd (not to be confused with Dave) is one of the more versatile and outspoken members of our class. He maintains a wide range of interests, including photography and animals, and is known for his egalitarian views and his disdain for ostentation and insincerity. Todd has generously made his home in Tuckahoe available for class parties, where everyone has come to know, in addition to Dr. and Mrs. Beckerman and Uncle Irving, Todd ' s canine confidant, Duke. Todd has made beautiful photographs of his talented and blase boxer, in addition to photographing his pet snakes, toads, etc. He has entered his pictures in var- ious displays in the Medical Center, where they were greatly admired. A graduate of Emory University in Atlanta, Todd has returned to the South during vacations, travelling to the Everglades and to the Great Smokies and camp- ing out there. Todd ' s penchant for enjoying things off the beaten path extends to dentistry. He is looking forward to practicing in an underdeveloped country, perhaps South America, or to joining the Peace Corps. 54 c ] mes ' Ofromas Botivick p -• f ■ ' ■} ' yK 1 ■ 4 L 1 1 n One of our class ' most conscientious and hard-work- ing members, Jim is also one of the busiest. During his first three years he was a class officer, joined Alpha Omega, and was elected to the William Jarvie Society. In his Senior year he was elected Society President, House Chairman of Alpha Omega (after supervising construction of the fraternity house) , and was one of the most diligent of Kutscher ' s Krusaders. In recognition of his achievements in both basic sciences and clinical dentistry, Jim was selected by the American College of Dentists as the Outstanding Junior Student at Columbia and received their annual award. An amateur photographer, he was one of the Yearbook staff ' s most zealous candid-snappers. During spare moments, while most people doodle aimlessly, Jim designs dental offices and probably has enough plans to give everyone a wide selection of layouts. Jim ' s four years at Columbia have been brightened by the daily presence of his wife, Jeanne, who works in the dental clinic. Following graduation, Jim will spend two years in military service, and then practice in Rockland County. 55 Barry Ch rles Cooper 1 Barry is a Columbia Man. His numerous extra- curricular activities at Columbia College prepared him for an active career at Dental School. Here he has participated fully in both school and fraternity life. In his Sophomore year, Barry was elected Class President. The members of Alpha Omega fraternity seconded the judgement of his classmates by electing him House Chairman in his Junior year. His notable achievements as an Alpha Omegan were recognized by the National Convention, where he was elected one of the two under-graduate members of the National Executive Committee. In school, Barry has found time to be a student editor of the Journal of Clinical Stoma- tology Conferences and to assist Dr. Lucca and Dr. Kutscher in their research projects. In his Senior year, he received an award from the Queens Dental Society in recognition of his outstanding scholastic achievement over four years. Barry includes painting and sculpture among his hobbies. His main interest, however, is his fiancee Gayle, whom he intends to marry after graduation. Following military service, Barry is looking forward to a general practice in the New York suburbs, prob- ably on Long Island. T JW ffiTT- 56 1 Ricfiard Alio Vonelli Football ' s loss will be dentistry ' s gain. Dick, a former Columbi a College quarterback, has maintained his interest in football by continuing at the college as coach of the freshman team. Monday morning quarterbacks in the Class of ' 63 call their signals carefully in the presence of his expert opinion. Dick ' s continued as- sociation with his alma mater is further demonstrated by his duties as Dorm Counselor and captain of the rugby team. In Dick ' s sophomore year, he won fourth prize in the Student Dental Association Table Clinic competition, the first year Columbia had a clinic day. The following year, he shared second prize. Among Dick ' s other activities at school, he lists his membership in Psi Omega fraternity. A determined bachelor, Dick has thus far managed to resist the temptations of marriage. The date of his eventual capitulation is anyone ' s guess. Dick is contemplating a specialty in oral surgery. He will intern after graduation, and. after military service, will practice in the New York area. £ c 1 57 A native of Saratoga Springs, New York, Abe first came to the big city to attend Yeshiva University, where he majored in biology and received a BA. degree. His interest in the biological sciences has continued throughout his studies at Columbia. He spent two interesting and rewarding years working with Dr. Ayers on various research projects in the Dental Materials Department, and he was privileged to have an original paper read before the International As- sociation of Dental Research in his junior year. This paper was later published in the Journal of Dental Research. As a result of these and other achievements. Abe was elected to membership in the William Jarvie Society. He is also a member of Alpha Omega fraternity. To complement his academic interests, Abe enjoys many hobbies, which include music, the theater, travel- ing, hiking and camping. He has done extensive climb- ing among New Hampshire ' s White Mountains. Looking to the future, Abe plans on either a New York or New England practice, following two years in the service. His interests lie in the fields of endo- dontia and oral surgery, and he is considering a specialty in one of them. A6rafiam N. 3in£el 58 Lou ' s unfailing affability and his record of quite achievement have made him one of the most respected members of our class. His excellence in the basic sciences earned him the Alpha Omega Scholastic Achievement Award in his freshman and sophomore years. His sophomore year was also distinguished by his receipt of the Mosby Scholarship Book Award for academic achievement. Lou is also Vice-President of the William Jarvie Society. His interest in the biochemistry and physiol- ogy of the oral cavity culminated in his membership in the society, and in his decision to specialize in oral surgery. He is active in school affairs, representing our class in the Student Council and serving on the Yearbook staff. In his junior year. Lou held the position of As- sistant Secretary of Psi Omega fraternity. Lou is an excellent trumpet player, and helped to organize a Dixieland group with other members of the class. At home with his wife, Estelle. and his two children, Debra Jayne and Eric Christian, Lou enjoys building models and a game of pool. His favorite outdoor recrea- tion is golf. His immediate plans include a surgery internship and residency, followed by military service. Louis Allen Jiscdev Ah 59 Ronald M. Qittess Ronnie, a registered pharmacist in his freshman year at dental school, was able to earn through one profession while learning another. Being a graduate of the Columbia College of Pharmacy, he was one of the few who did not find our pharmacology course a Chinese Puzzle. Ronnie ' s interest in dental research has won him membership in the William Jarvie Society, a Kommis- sion in Kutscher ' s Krusaders, and two United States Public Health Service fellowships, in addition to a position on the staff of the Jarvie Journal and the Journal of Clinical Stomatology Conferences. His many research activities find him spending evenings in Francis Delafield Hospital or quietly formulating synthetic saliva in order to satisfy his insatiable curiosity. During Ron ' s leisure hours, he can be found either at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, or with his own brush and canvas, enjoying a ' hobby that almost be- came his profession. The harried atmosphere of dental school has failed to pierce Ronnie ' s imperturbable sang- froid, and has left his sartorial elegance unruffled. Ronnie ' s future plans include marriage to Miss Carol Block, who is an R.N. in Harkness Pavilion, followed by graduate study, internship, and eventually a general practice in sunny Florida. - - c£ Y4 60 Paul % Hoffman Although Paul ' s myriad activities make twelve-hour days in school commonplace, he never gives the impres- sion of being rushed. Everything he does is methodical and thorough, and its essence, like that of a vintage wine, is savored. He is an exacting clinician who demands perfection in his work. Paul devotes many hours to research, and holds the rank of Kaptain in Kutscher ' s Krusaders. He is a member of the William Jarvie Society and an officer of Alpha Omega frater- nity. A serious student, he is nonetheless known for his anecdotes and imitations, delivered with the ex- pertise of the class ' master dialectician. Paul ' s B.S. in bio-chemistry does not suggest his abiding interest in the arts. His Junior year at college was spent in Paris, where he lived and studied. His fluent French increased his enjoyment of the two summers he spent hitch-hiking through Europe. ( Heureux qui, comme Ulysse, a fait un beau voy- age. ) His selection as Literary Editor of the Dental Columbian was a natural. Not wanting to let his pedagogical instinct lie fallow, his goal is teaching, along with private practice, plans for which remain flexible. 61 After receiving his A.B. and M.S. degrees in physi- ology at the University of Southern California. Gerry served six months in the Army Medical Corps, married his girl, Nadine, directed his own summer day camp, and then came East to Columbia Dental School. With all these accomplishments behind him, still continuing an active pace in and out of dental school, Gerry served as a Student Council Representative, maintained a part-time job, and has kept busy in the role of Daddy to his two children, Traci and Jeffrey. In his sophomore year, Gerry won an award for DNA in the basic science division of the Student Dental Association table clinic program. The following year, he repeated this accomplishment in the clinical division for Occluso-rehabilitation. After graduation, the Kirshbaums will return to Los Angeles, sunshine, and swimming pools, where Gerry intends to combine teaching with a general practice. Qex li Marsfiall Kirsfifiaum . ; r T , % ' 3 62 When Stu tackles a problem, the problem hasn ' t got a chance, for it ' s up against one of the most persevering people we know. Stu has even been able to unscrew the inscrutability of Pharmacology, due to his three years at Fordham University ' s School of Pharmacy. He works long and hard, as his patients will attest, and is especially proficient in surgery, his primary- professional interest. A member of the William Jarvie Society, he was the only member of the class to begin research for Dr. Kutscher during his Freshman year. His verve is unmistakable, often keeping awake many an otherwise tedious late night session in the lab. Stu ' s interests outside of school, shared with his wife Carol, whom he married this past December, are many and varied. They include his violin, skiing, water sports, good food — especially Carol ' s muffins — and his summer home on Long Island, which has been enjoy- ably shared by many friends. Stu is considering a specialization in Oral Surgery, and hopes to establish a practice in the New York suburbs. StuAxt Sarason Kullev 63 1 Lynn Andrea Eager Lynn is a unique member of the senior class. Besides being a student, she is also a housewife, mother, loyal Harvard alumna (by marriage), gardener, and skiier. After a daily trek from Massapequa, which is usually occupied by the consumption of coffee, doughnuts, and the New York Times, Lynn arrives occasionally a bit late for her 8 AM classes. All this is no hindrance, as Lynn ' s scholastic accomplishments will attest. Lynn (Mrs. Edward M. Krinsky) gives much of her credit to her husband Ed, and claims she would never have gotten this far without his unparalleled patience and understanding. They were blessed with a beautiful daughter, June Ellen, just three weeks before the end of Lynn ' s sophomore year. That ' s what we call timing, considering that Lynn was right back in school to take her final exams. In addition to continuing her multiple roles, Lynn ' s plans include a general practice on Long Island or in New York. 64 Micfiael Zacfiary Marder I Behind Mike ' s determined countenance, as he dashes around the clinic floor and the lab, lies a ready smile and a willingness to help any of his fellow students. One of the most thorough, as well as the most capable clinicians in the class, Mike ' s capacity for work is prodigious, and he has been active in both fraternity an school affairs. He was elected Vice President of Alpha Omega, and served as coordinator of the Student Dental Association Table Clinic Program. He also found time to do research for the Division of Endodontia. During his Sophomore year, Mike met his wife Gina, and just before his Junior year said I do. Gina teaches in the city and frequently stops by the clinic after school, providing attractive reason for Mike to leave the clinic at 5 PM. which he usually does. A native New Yorker, Mike plans to practice in the city as well as in Rockland County, where he now has a summer home. He is quick to expound the virtues of this suburban area, and hopes to establish a profes- sional building there. rf ? 65 Some people concentrate best with their eyes closed. This is the official explanation for Joel ' s usual recum- bent position during lectures, especially those follow- ing lunch on warm afternoons. Whatever the cause of his fondness for the arms of Morpheus, be it long sub- way rides out to Queens, or courting his fiancee, Sandye, he always manages to absorb what is said in class. Joel graduated from Columbia College, where he majored in Oriental Civilizations. (So why didn ' t he get an A in Pharmacology?) This liberal arts back- ground is manifested in his wide variety of interests, ranging from decidedly un-bourgeois spiritual values to the New York Football Giants. Although he was not a fraternity enthusiast during his salad days at college, Joel is an active Alpha Omegan, having served as Pledgemaster and Parliamentarian. After a stint in Uncle Sam ' s dental service, Joel intends to settle on Long Island, where he hopes to specialize in lucrative dentistry. We are sure that the ebullient conviviality he invariably displays in school, and especially at class parties, will aid him immeasur- ably in his ventures. (And adventures.) $oel Foltev 66 Judging from his extra-curricular activities in school, Mike will never have any difficulty keeping track of his accounts in his office. For this genial, diligent young man has done yeoman work both as Business Manager of the Yearbook and as two-term Treasurer of Alpha Omega fraternity. Mike entered Columbia after three years at New York University ' s University Heights College, where he majored in biology and competed on the varsity swimming team. He has continued his active sports life while at dental school, adding golf and tennis to his list of favorites. In addition to his clinical skills, his scholastic accomplishments were recognized by his election to the William Jarvie Society and by his receipt of the Mosby Award for Scholastic Excellence in his Junior year. He was also chosen as a class representa- tive to the Student Council the same year. Mike was married during the summer following his Sophomore year. He and Judith plan to settle in West- chester or southern Connecticut after Mike completes his military service. He feels he would like to specialize, and is presently considering several fields. He is also looking forward to an association with a dental school or a hospital. I Mick el Hartley Rogow 67 Martin £. Rosol, % Marty has had four years of training at the tables down at Morey ' s to help him adjust to his trioof new experiences: Marriage, New York City, and Dental School. His wife, Jeanne, and two sons, Michael Joseph and Mark Thomas, will attest to his success as a husband and devoted father. Pop ' s introduction to New York City, on the other hand, has been rather uneventful. When not weekending in New Britain or Longmeadow, Marty commutes to school from his apartment in a majestic medieval castle perched high on Washington Heights. Marty ' s career as a dental student has been high- lighted by his selection as a chairside assistant to Dr. Lucca. He is an able clinician, and has been Vice- President of the class for two years. Marty has also found time to be active in fraternity life, and has served Psi Omega as Treasurer and Grand Master. Following graduation, Marty plans to enter general practice in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, and eventu- ally become affiliated with the new Connecticut Dental School in a teaching capacity. 68 Dauid Marc Scdlesev Dave (not to be confused with Todd) is exceptionally skilled in many fields, including painting, nature study and taxidermy. He has been able to combine these interests in an avocation rewarding both to himself and to those fortunate to share these interests with him. The H. D. Thoreau of our class, Dave spends many- pleasurable hours with nature, among the birds and other animal life he knows so well. An accomplished painter, Dave ' s landscapes and still lifes have been entered in numerous exhibitions and he has more commissions for pictures than he can handle. An enthusiastic birder, Dave has spent many cold, damp mornings on the shores of Jamaica Bay with fellow hobbyists. Camping out is one of his favorite relaxa- tions, and he has made trips to the Everglades, the Great Smokies, and other parts of the country. In school, his research work with laboratory animals has led to his membership in the William Jarvie Society. Dave is currently studying Spanish, prepara- tory to a possible practice in South America after graduation. The Peace Corps and the Public Health Service are other possibilities. 69 Micfiael osepd Scfiwadj I Schwartz to the Dean! was the rallying cry of the freshman class in 1959. Mike belived in being an active executive. His stalwart efforts as class president quickly established a close rapport between the faculty and our class. Mike ' s interest in the basic sciences culminated in his being awarded a fellowship in the Physiology Department during the summer following his sophomore year. Late arrivals at a fra- ternity or class party could always mark their destina- tion by the presence of Mike ' s pride and joy, the Silver Streak, his ' 48 Pontiac. Mike ' s outside interests include the improbable combination of Bergson, Bach, and baseball. A philosophy major at New York University Heights, he is also an accom- plished pianist, playing several other instruments as well. His store of baseball statistics is apparently in- exhaustible. He has made literary contributions to several yearbooks and is director of our Senior Show. He intends to emphasize oral surgery in general practice, with the possibility of eventual specialization. All he needs to fulfill his dreams are, in his own words, a wife, a dental practice, a harpsichord, a Saint Bernard, a new Silver Streak, a boat, and an oboe. 70 L Marfin 0. Scid man If Marty doesn ' t know you, you probably don ' t exist yet. We don ' t know how he does it, but Marty knows everybody even vaguely connected with the dental school. It must be the special Seidman system developed over the six summers he spent working him- self up to head waiter at Gibbers ' in the Catskills, re- membering names, faces and places. The Borscht Cir- cuit was also regaled once a week by the famous Seid- man repertoire of jokes, quips and anecdotes which he delivered onstage. The brothers of Alpha Omega fraternity have en- joyed the numerous Friday night parties (with all the lovely girls ) planned by Social Chairman Seid- man. He was able to arrange these soirees in a spirit of complete objectivity, as he was already engaged to his fiancee, Carol, whom he wed this past December. If Marty ' s future practice is as busy as his clinic practice, he will be doing extremely well, for he treats a seemingly endless stream of humanity. He is looking forward to a general practice somewhere in the eastern United States. If there is anything else you would like to know, all you need do is, as they say in school, ask Seidman. K S ■ JH N 1 m l J ntea 71 I S - I Morty ' s constant smile, his jaunty cheerfulness, and his genuine concern for others make him one of the best-liked members of our class. His selection as Editor- in-Chief of the 1963 Dental Columbian was as much a demonstration of the class ' trust and confidence in his ability to work with everyone and win their respect as it was a recognition of his ability and judgment. His election as Senior Class Student Council Repre- sentative was a further testimonial to his capabilities. Morty graduated from New York University Heights College where he majored in English. In addition to his literary pursuits, he is a talented and versatile musi- cian. He has played the clarinet, saxophone and piano in many dance bands. Students and faculty members at school dances have applauded his fine tenor voice. He has recently become a devotee of skiing, and has added the ukelele to his repertoire of musical instru- ments. After graduation, Morty plans to serve in the Air Force. He hopes to be favored with a European assign- ment, as world travel is high on his list of ambitions. He describes himself as a native New Yorker who likes New York, and hopes to practice within easy reach of the city. Morton So el — Marty is the Mort Sah] of our class. He is not only a reflective and discerning individual, but he has a unique faculty of expressing himself in an articulate and refreshingly cynical manner. He also possesses the ability to place things in their proper perspective; the world in general, and dentistry in particular. It is a reassuring sight to watch Marty during class meetings, when the discussion has reached the height of passion over monumental trivia, chortling silently at the foibles of mankind. Frequently, at such a point, he will rise, and with the implacable logic of a New England Intercollegiate Debating Champion (at the University of Vermont), invoke common sense and restore sanity. His most intense efforts during his f our years at Columbia have been directed toward keeping the banalities of the present from interfering with what he considers to be the essence of his future. Marty will subject himself to military service after graduation. Then he and his wife, Judy, intend to settle within a reasonable distance of the cultural facili- ties of New York, notably music, of which they are fond. He plans a general practice in his community, emphasizing pedodontia. Martin H. 73 Howard William 5ol Howie ' s engaging sincerity and refreshing candor have made him one of the most likeable members of our class. His fun-loving nature and constant high spirits have been welcome attributes during the past four years. In his college days at the University of Pennsylvania, Howie played varsity lacrosse. Now, in his more seden- tary existence as professional man, he favors golf. An avid sports fan, his unswerving loyalty to the New York Giants has followed them to San Francisco. Howie continued his active undergraduate fraternity life by joining Alpha Omega, where he had the dis- tinction of being the first sophomore to be elected Pledgemaster. On the clinic floor, Howie ' s booming voice may often be heard earnestly explaining the complexities of his work to his occasionally comprehending patients. When not at home in Bronxville, Howie can be found weekending in Connecticut with his fiancee, Eileen, whom he plans to marry after graduation. Following military service, he plans a general practice in either New York or Connecticut. _ -4 74 Alfred 3tAticis ' Oortorelli Al is a young man who is destined to go places, and he already has a running start. His perennial zest and seemingly inexhaustible energy speak well for the in- vigorating climate of the Caribbean isle of Aruba, where he vacations with his wife Noel. It is rumored that, at graduation, Dr. Lucca will present Al with his extra pair of roller skates. In freshman year, Al made an unusual find in gross anatomy. What he excitedly reported to be his ca- daver ' s hepatic vein turned out to be none other than Dr. Roger ' s finger probing the epiploic foramen. His senior year was enlivened by his adventures in operating the school laundry concession, where he demonstrated that cleanliness in dentistry is not only necessary, but profitable. Al was chosen by Dr. Zegarelli to be one of his as- sistants, and spent many valuable hours working in his office. Al is also a prominent member of Psi Omega fraternity and has held several offices, including those of Treasurer, Social Chairman and Editor-Historian. Upon graduation, Al hopes to intern in the U.S. Army. He is considering a general practice in New York State, possibly in Rockland County. 75 Ricfiard Stephen burner ■ Mr. Perfection is our discription of Dick, who is methodical, meticulous, and correct in just about everything he does. Dick, or Tap-Tap, as he has been known since a particular prosthetics lecture, usually has the perfect solution for all mechanical failures, be it a loudspeaker that won ' t speak, a slide projector that won ' t project, or an engine that won ' t run. In addition to serving as semi-official consultant regarding the aforementioned contraptions, Dick is never too busy to take time out to assist a classmate and show him the most efficient way of completing his task. His clinical ability equals his mechanical know- how, and all his work is of the highest quality. Dick has served the class as Secretary-Treasurer for three years, and as Secretary and Treasurer of the Student Dental Association, where he helped to plan and organize programs. An amateur photographer, he has worked tirelessly as Photography Editor of the Yearbook. Dick and Debbie, who were married in Dick ' s junior year, are both avid concert-goers, as well as hi-fi enthusiasts. The Turner home in Brooklyn is always filled with the finest music. 76 ■ Robert Micftael Vessel Bob is our class ' bon vivant. Among his many pleas- ures are fishing, water skiing, sailing, and lots of female companionship. His proclivity toward mirth and good fellowship extends to school, where he in- variably features a jaunty smile, a ready quip, and a salty comment or two. Lest we erroneously paint a picture of unfettered hedonism, we hasten to add that Bob is one of our class ' speediest and most adept clinicians. If his feat of finishing his requirements by the beginning of the senior year were not sufficient evidence of his skills, it is also to be noted that he was chosen quite early in his career at Columbia to be Dr. DeLisi ' s chairside assistant. Bob ' s other credits include a B.S. from St. Bonaventure, where he majored in biology, and the position of secretary of Psi Omega fraternity, in which he is quite active. His plans include military service and a general practice in the New York area. He hopes to make his fortune early. Bob is one of our class ' minority of eligible bach- elors, and proud of it. However, he assures us that this is just a temporary state. How temporary? Bob ' s not saying. t 77 Dave is one of the more independent and soft-spoken members of our class. However, his apparent reserve masks both remarkable industry and a keen sense of humor (as anyone familiar with his off-beat jokes and anecdotes will know) . After his graduation from Hunter College, Dave served in the United States Army and taught science in junior high school. Dentistry has always been his goal; that it was worth waiting for has been shown by his unfailing enthusiasm and initiative. Dave is particularly interested in prosthetics, and, in conjunction with several faculty members, has employed new techniques and innova- tions in his clinical work. He successfully displayed his concepts in the Student Dental Association Table Clinics. In his Junior year he won second prize, and shared first prize the following year with Jim Yantsios. His hobbies reflect his dental interests. He is a talented amateur jeweler and painter, and a music- lover as well. Upon graduation, Dave plans a general practice in midtown New York. David Qeovge Vlock 78 Danny is a keen student of both the commonplace and the bizarre. (No one could be President of our class for the last two years without maintaining a tolerant view of absurdity.) As for the commonplace, there is little, be it in the microcosm of daily school routine or on the international scene that escapes Danny ' s incisive scrutiny. His four years at Columbia have been marked by a placidity of outlook that has been notable amid the frenzied existence of the eighth floor. His success in school demonstrates the value of a calm, though pur- poseful existence. His refreshing ability to distinguish dentistry as an end from dentistry as a means and his wide circle of friends (which includes all factions), have enabled him, with his wife, Carol, to find enjoy- ment and stimulation in many areas. One of these is traveling. Following Danny ' s Junior year, he and Carol made a rather off-beat ten thousand mile cross country auto tour which included a good deal of exciting camp- ing, one of their favorite recreations. Danny ' s immediate plans include a post-graduation tour of Europe, followed by military service. After that, the future is uncertain. We know it will never be dull. Daniel R. U einfraiifi 79 Morty is a cum laude chemistry graduate from City College, who has ably demonstrated the importance of basic sciences in dentistry. He was offered several fellowships in biochemistry, but declined them in order to come to Columbia. His wide knowledge in this field has led faculty members working on research projects to consult him as a source of information. Morty was a recipient of a United States Public Health Service fellowship and is also a member of the William Jarvie Society. His areas of special interest in dentistry include research, periodontia and oral sur- gery. He plans to continue his dental education at the post-graduate level after military service and an internship. Morty ' s hobbies include photography, hunting and camping. He has worked as a pioneering counselor in summer camps, and enjoys vacationing in New England, where he is an avid mountain climber. Of his many associations with Columbia University, the one he has enjoyed most has been with the nurses. Morty probably knows Maxwell Hall better than the architect. He intends to include teaching and research in a general practice. He is undecided as to his eventual home, listing New York City and the Green Mountains of Vermont as possibilities. 80 1 Michael Chivies IVolf The play ' s the thing, said the Bard, and Michael couldn ' t agree more. It was a disappointment to us all when the New York Times failed to select our erstwhile Tufts College drama critic as Brooks Atkinson ' s replacement. Undaunted, Mike turned to his other love, politics. His oft-expressed desire to hold political office some day has thus far been re- warded by electoral success in his Bronx bailiwick. Mike ' s literary and political skills have been put to good use in dental school. A Yearbook contributor ( Addison to my Steele — Lit. Ed.), he was also elected President of Alpha Omega Fraternity, providing a genial ( Formality from me, you won ' t get. ) yet firm executive, and a capable oiler of machines. He is both voluble and articulate, especially when defending President Kennedy ' s New Frontier. On the clinic floor he is more restrained, responding to both crisis and triumph with aplomb. Future plans are as yet uncrystallized. But since tis true that a good play needs no epilogue, we ' ll include none, trusting with the Bard that all ' s well that begins well and will end well. 81 By way of the Grecian Isles, the United States Army, and New York University, Jim (known to the cognoscenti as Dimitri) came to Columbia as a deter- mined Freshman and leaves as an accomplished dentist, in addition to being a proud father. The extraordinary diligence and high standards that Jim displayed in his Freshman year were later rewarded by winning second prize in the 1961 Student Dental Association Table Clinics, and sharing top honors again a year later with Dave Vlock. In his Sophomore year, Jim ' s wife, Tina, presented him with a blond, blue-eyed son, Constantinos, whose ossasional appearances at school never fail to draw a circle of admirers. When you ask Jim a question, you are invariably met with a knowing smile (in the Continental manner) , the famous Yantsios You see . . . . (Which he ought to copyright, since he almost owns it), followed by a painstakingly accurate and thorough explanation and solution of the problem. You may not recall what it was that you asked, but you are definitely enlightened when you leave. After receiving his degree, Jim plans a six-month tour of Greece, and then a return to the States to establish a practice on Long Island. parries Costy IJanfsios 82 HAIL AND FAREWELL The trumpet sounds, the clarion calls We ' re here with greetings for one and all. For this is a special day, you see It ' s farewell to the Class of Sixty-three. The past four years of sacrifice Were marked, for some, with shoes and rice; We wish them lives of great profundity, God bless their wives with great fecundity. With that Puckish thought, and an impish grin Let our prologue end, and our verse begin. A hearty helping of happiness from life ' s abundant barrels For Danny, Ronnie, Stu and Marty and their respective Carols. A boTi voyage to the David Vlocks; May their ship of Life never hit a rock. All join with me and sing Wassail! To Barry Cooper and his charming Gayle. To both our Mortys, Winner and Sobel, Dental practices of proportions noble. And Michael Wolf may your chair professional Be someday augmented by one Congressional. To that jovial couple, Jeanine and Rennie, A future as shiny as a ' sixty-three penny. All our good wishes to Dave and Todd, Health ' round the world may they forever guard. Their aim is high, there ' s no finer plan Than a life of service to one ' s fellow man. To both the Rosols, Marty and Jeanne, To Mel Adler and his fair Eileen, Here ' s to a lifetime of laughter and fun, Here ' s a booming salute of twenty-one guns! To our gracious gals, Lil and Lynn, Who ' ve smiled at all day out, day in, Bounties flowing from Life ' s Cornucopia; That, and more, is what we hope for ya. For our friends, the Botwicks, Jean and Jim, May your cup fore ' er overflow its brim. For our voyageur, Paul Hoffman, may you always To travel ' round and ' round the world, with a lenj A round of cheers for Mike and Gina; In a dozen tongues for Dim ' itri and Tina! Every day ' s Joyeux Noel for Alfred Tortorelli, And may every day be a touchdown day for our Dick Donelli. Where ' er the winds of Life shall whisk ' em. May they always be happy sojourners. Join me in a pax vobiscum To our friends, the Richard Turners. Here ' s a toast to Gerry K. and his charming wife, Nadine! And drink to the health of Howie Tolk, and his bride-to-be, Eileen! Another toast! And this big drink ' U Say L ' chaim! to our Abe Finkel. Whilethe verses are still flowing, here ' s a wish for Michael Schwartz, May the milk of human kindness be delivered to you in quarts. For Allen Andrews and Bob Vassel, For those smiling Fischers, Lou and Estelle, Futures that sparkle; no mere bagatelle. Ducats and doubloons in their wishing well! To Mike and Judith Rogow, and Marty and Judy Spar, Indulge yourselves at the banquet of Life On champagne and caviar. Let ' s end the verse with a rousing Skoal! To our newlyweds, Sandy and Joel. have a chance ;thy stay in France. So, here they are in all their glory. Writ large for all to see; Another page in Columbia ' s story — The Class of Sixty-three. Michael C. Wolf 83 UNDERGRADUATES A V_ ' -4k fe L ' .St A 1 1 Aw - vfl SSL ML I V - 1 ' - ' .■■ j« Class of 1964 Standing, left to right: Ronald Montana, James Clark, James Mullan — Representatives to Student Council. Seated, left to right: Leonard Zaslow — Vice President, Robert Marcotullio— President, Charles Trad — Secretary-Treasurer. Standing, left to right: John Parry, Joseph Osipow, Harold Suss- man, Robert Goldstein, Bernard Benkel. Seated, left to right: Burton Hochberg, Gerald Lederman, Joel Goldstein, Jack Charig, Julian Alfandre, Alan Uger. r v Standing, left to right: David Valenstein, Leonard Zaslow, Ronald Montana, Charles Trad, Robert Marcotullio, Joseph Tamagna, Bernard Luftig, Albert Zengo. Seated, left to right: Richard Cagan, James Clark, George Schnapp, James Mullan, Allen Silverstein, Joel Hauptman, William Piro. After a very profitable summer on the U.S.P.H.S. label, the research-weary (or would that be wary?) class of ' 64 returned to what was advertised as the year to end the ivorine. We should have known better than to listen to slogans, for as soon as our nimble little fingers touched the first check-out sheet, out came the typodonts and green teeth, and many in the class moved their cots once again into the eighth floor laboratory, transporting them this year in their newly-acquired portable lockers equipped with thermos bottle, knife, fork, electric shaver and tube of Crest. All was not lost, however, since we now did get our chance to work on clinic patients. In fact, when Wednesdays rolled around, one needed at least three dimes to keep them away. The junior year served not only to make us masters of the dental craft, but to enlighten us as well in other fields. In the realm of sports, each morning we saw the huddle demonstrated to perfection and grew to understand what the ' 58 Dodgers meant by wait ' til next year. One group spent Tuesday and Friday afternoons during the first trimester mastering the hunt, and those weeks on the seventh floor diving for x-rays and fishing for roots left behind in Asepsia added greatly to making well-rounded individuals of us all. Lectures were also given on the management of a successful practice, but the real insight to success in dentistry came in a clever project known affectionately as auto. While the instructors on the eighth floor were gauging their success by the number of calls re- ceived during clinic time, the boys on the ninth floor were on the phones buying shares of AT T. The third year was not without its basic sciences also. A new medicine course was introduced to us with the promise that the material wouldn ' t be new but the exams would. Our surgery course became a not- so-creative writing course each Tuesday. Friday morn- ings were devoted to a free-for-all between the perio and diagnosis departments and in therapeutics we learned conclusively that the most resistant and deadly group of organisms known today is the Operative Staph. After weighing the good with the bad (remembering always to add 5 grams for the paper cup) , it is not hard to see that we have far to go to reach that great dental school in the sky, but with perseverance, steadfastness, and a sense of humor, we ' ll know what to answer when he asks, What are you doing in operative? Joel A. Goldstein Class of 1965 At registration, the following eulogy was presented to the sophomore class by one of its more profound members, and it became more popularly known as the P S Address. Three hundred and sixty-five days ago, Our Dean brought forth into this institution a somewhat motley group of new students, conceived in dentistry, and dedicated to the dubious assumption that all would graduate. Soon, we were engaged in a great faculty war, testing whether this class, or any class, so con- ceived and dedicated, could long endure. We are met to honor those consecrated victims who lowered the curve so that we could survive. So, let ' s shape up, gentlemen, so that the institu tion of, for, and by the students shall not perish. The change in tactics was manifested in our first challenge, which consisted of trying to fit all old and new equipment into our new lockers on the eighth floor. This was only moderately successful, in that the crashing of opening locker doors became a familiar sound, but also tragically disappointing to many, since what we thought was enough equipment to open a dental office turned out to be a mess of sticky wax and articulating paper. Later, in prosthetics, we were introduced to Hanau and the face-bow incident, with- out which we could not have found our hinge axes, centric relations, and most of all, patients who would be impressed with all this machinery. There we were, rotating cuspids, always keeping in mind various other relationships, such as who was using your hot plate or number seven spatula. You often lost your teeth and your mind, but never your Columbia shine. The Operative and Crown and Bridge courses gave us insight into new fields, like how to position sprue pins for casting gold charms. Dental Materials was Columbia ' s answer to Betty Crocker ' s Mixing and Baking Course. Microbiology was every New Yorker ' s living version of Animal Farm, for here we injected rabbits in the ear, guinea pigs in the rear, mice in the abdomen and ourselves in the thumb. Pharmacology was as dramatic and traumatic as Dr. Kildare, com- plete with TV and EKG. If we were to sum up our battle in one phrase with a forethought to Junior Year, it would have to be, And this is only the beginning! Angelo V. Gagliano Standing, left to right: William Montano, Joseph Ragosta, David Schwartz, Irwin Joel Leeb, Martin Taubman, Robert Landman. Seated, left to right: Michael Zullo, Robert Cryan, Alan Mandel, Peter Sherman, Norman Mendlinger, John Weber. P. G Standing, left to right: William Montano— President, Barry Feld- man — Secretary-Treasurer, John Weber — Vice President. Seated, left to right: Arnold Snetiker— Student Council Rep., Malcolm Graham — Student Council Rep. Standing, left to right: Martin Greenberg, Peter Carolan, Walter Hammerle, John Decker, Stephen Kreitzman, Barry Feldman, Malcolm Graham, Robert Balfour. Seated, left to right: Arnold Snetiker, Sidney Penka, William Lancaster, Angelo Gagliano, Andrew Bloom, Ralph Neuhaus. f Class of 1966 Left to right: Robert Miner — Secretary-Treasurer; Vincent Di- Benedetto — Vice President; Clarence Nagao — President; Anthony Curinga — Student Council Rep.; Howard Begel — Alt. Rep. Third Row, left to right: Anthony Curinga, Richard Rapp, Michael Blatt, Robert Corwin, Norman Stoff. Second Row, left to right: Stephen Goldstein, Paul Brandoff, Jose DeLeon, Stuart Goldberg, Gilbert Seidner, Robert Douglas, Robert Gallo, Arnold Flam. First Row, left to right: Stephen Miller, Alan Schildkraut, John Cinguina, Clarence Nagao, Vincent DiBenedetto, Leslie Seldin, Howard Begel. n fi© Standing, left to right: Kenneth Treitel, Robert Miner, Albert San Guiliano, Leon Kuropatwa, James Yee, Michael Romain. Seated, left to right: Orlando Maletta, Jeffrey Brown, Laurence Shandler, Paul Schreiber, Alan Greenberg. To say that we were not all bewildered by the ap- parent calm of the upperclassmen and their white sta- tus symbols, dashing unabashed through the halls on our first day, would be far from the truth. The pros- pect of wearing the jackets which we associated only with barbers and Ben Casey filled us with awe and amazement. We were forty-one of the biggest men on our re- spective campuses. The reduction from respected sen- ior to lowly freshman quickly showed its toll on some of those who felt that they still owned the world. As a group we all feared that our cadavers would cause us to have physical difficulties, but our true gas- tritis came when we were immediately informed that we were two weeks behind in Anatomy. The first dis- ease we learned about was Moss ' Palsy, an incurable ailment caused by too much television or too many dis- cussions on ethical rights and wrongs far into the night. In Histology, we were allowed to have elocution prac- tice at the end of labs, and it was always your best buddy who gave you your big opportunity. The science world was amazed as one of our classmates explained the phenomenon of what is now called Woocher ' s White Spaces. During lulls in Histo lab, we gathered together in corners to discuss the pros and cons of H E staining technique and once in a while the antics of our favorite comedians, the Three Stooges. No one can clearly explain the wonders of playing musical microscope. For last, we have left our favorite course, Orienta- tion, for here was our first touch with reality, that longed-for escape from the basic sciences. Or so we thought. We were exposed to that wonder which we had heard about, the dentist. However, much to our dismay, we were introduced to that select group of dentists in the world who remember their basic sci- ences, and, searching for a common ground on which to speak with us, they put us back on our basic science treadmill. Down deep, we are a good bunch of fellows, and in all sincerity we would like to thank all of our first year teachers for starting our professional lives, and giving us a glimpse of our common origins in medicine. Special thanks must go to Dr. Moss for teaching us the value of a good movie before an exam, and for launch- ing us on a stormy four years with his theories of the TMJ, to Dr. Brandt for showing us the cynical side of Histology, to Dr. Rogers for showing us that touch is very important in medicine, and to the Admissions Committee for allowing us admittance into the country club. 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STillwell 6-5617 EXPLORATION NEVER STOPS Now that you ore a new member of the Profession, Doctor, you will find that oil advances — whether in Space or Dentistry- — result from continuous probing of the known and unknown through exploration that never stops. Since 1864 Jusfi hos continuously explored materials for restorative Dentistry — one of the big reasons why Justi Imperials ore the finest plastic teeth ever! H D. JUSTI SON, INC. PHILADELPHIA 4, PA. CONGRATU LATI ON S to the GRADUATING CLASS THE MEDICAL CENTER BOOKSTORE yy A Hv Uiii, id- not the end Ot id not even, the h finninxj, oj- the etui. £ U it il, p duvpA, r the end o tUe le innina. Windtan GhwuUuU, Noventleft,, 1942 Directory Adler, Melton Arthur Andrews, Allen Edward Francis Bachman, Lillian Helen Baumstark, Reynold Joseph Beckerman, Todd Botwick, James Thomas Cooper, Barry Charles Donelli, Richard Aldo Finkel, Abraham N. Fischer, Louis Allen Gittess, Ronald M. Hoffman, Paul J. 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