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

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Grayson Kirk, Ph.D. Ll.D. President of the University

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Dedication The reputation of any academic institution is implicit- ly bound to the reputation of its faculty. Here at Colum- biawe are fortunate to have had an education of excellence, an excellence created mainly from the combined mental and manual skills of persons devoted to the practice and teaching of dentistry. In spite of what some in the dental profession would have us believe, the addition of bright new equipment can add little to the quality or value of education one can obtain from its use. We who have completed four years of dental education at Columbia can attest to this. Unfortunately it is impossible to honor all those who have had a part in ably leading us to this threshold of our careers. It is customary that only one faculty member be chosen by the graduating class to receive the praise that is deserving to many. This year ' s recipient is a man who has given long and devoted service to the School of Den- tal and Oral Surgery. But aside from his length of tenure which in itself tells little about the man. it is his personal and human qualities which mark him for this, the highest honor which the graduating class can bestow. Edward M. Cain, D.D.S., Columbia, 1945, is a quiet, unpretentious man. His skill as a practitioner of dentistry is well known to all of us at Columbia and the dental world at large. More importantly, he conscientiously tries to treat students as equals and not look with dis- dain at those who must learn from his skill. He is first and last for the student, and many times will go out of his way to prove it. Combine these qualities with the driest of humors and a caustic wit and you have a rather excep- tional individual. To this person, Edward M. Cain, D.D.S.,the 1965 Denial Columbian is gratefully dedicated.

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Dr. Gilbert P. Smith. D.D.S. Dean of Faculty In completing your formal undergraduate professional education, you are about to embark upon a lifetime career in dentistry equipped with the background and training, which, if used in the true spirit of the Colum- bia philosophy, will insure your being a successful prac- titioner and successful member of your community. Your school, as your profession, will look to you, the neophytes, for its future. The futures of a school and her graduates will undoubtedly be judged together. If you, as alumni, live up to the ideals of quality and excellence which Columbia has sought, you will be doing a service not only to yourselves and your school, but to your pro- fession and to the public. As a new membe r of the profession, you will be ex- pected to accept the responsibilities of modern dentistry with all its demands for broader basic knowledge, greater skill and proficiency, and research and continued educa- tion after graduation. Only by habitual study and pro- fessional development can the new graduate hope to meet these responsibilities successfully. Dental societies, study clubs, and refresher courses all avail of themselves to help the practitioner meet these demands of modern day den- tistry. But it is the individual, in the final analysis, that must apply himself and help spearhead the profession onto greater excellence. If the growth of the profession is to be assured, you the class of 1965, must assume these responsibilities as well as actively supporting your school and dental education as a whole. It is with utmost confidence that I express the faith of the faculty in the class of 1965. I am certain you will assume your responsibilities and take your place along- side other Columbia alumni as active members of the profession and the community.