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

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PEDODONTICS Solomon N. Rosenstein, B.S., D.D.S. Professor of Dentistry The 1965 dental graduates assume their roles in modern dental history at a most fortunate period. Our graduates receive most sophisticated instruction from teachers dedicated to promotion of sound dentistry based on progressive principles and highest standards of ex- cellence. This outstanding preparation for professional success will lead to great satisfactions in meeting the challenges that lie ahead. Dentistry is looking to the future with an awareness of changes to come which will encompass the social, biologi- cal, and technical natures of professional practice. One of the most significant influences in creating the new trend stems from increasing emphasis on prevention of oral dis- ease and disorder and community-wide preventive measures. The sequelae of such measures will affect all aspects of dental service. The effect on pedodontics will be ever increasing, for dentists will be able to provide necessary care for many more children than is currently possible. It is with this view that your instruction in pedodontics was given: to prepare you to manage readily and confidently pedodontic problems for as many children as possible, with treatment oriented to the preventive aspects of dental service. Our staff extends very best wishes for success and happiness. Solomon N. Rosenstein B.S., D.D.S. William A. Verlin. D.D.S., Arnold C. Rosenberg, D.D.S. Kenneth D. Levin. D.D.S. Philip Kutner. D.D.S., Julian Schroff, D.D.S. MarcL. Berg, D.D.S., George C. Kiriakopoulos, D.D.S.

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ORTHODONTICS Nicholas A. DiSalvo, B.S., D.D.S.. Ph.D. Professor of Dentistry On behalf of the staff of the Division of Orthodontics I extend good wishes for success to the class of 1965. For those of you who will continue in the attitudes we of the Facultv have tried to develop in you, success is assured. The practice of dentistry demands biologic knowledge as well as manual skill. Neither one alone is sufficient: both are equally important. However, a third equally im- portant factor is a deep sense of obligation toward the patient and to society. There is no one course in the dental curriculum which teaches this. Rather, so basic is this that, like biologic knowledge and manual skill, it has formed an important part of the content of each subject you have studied. How well you realize this last objective will determine not only your own success, but also the future of the entire dental profession. Be aware that there are powerful forces at work which if unchecked may de- stroy the traditional doctor-patient relationship of mutual trust and confidence. It is your duty as a new member of an honorable profession to counteract these forces by your actions as well as your words. The simplest and most effective way to do this is to apply the golden rule in all of your relations with patients and with society. Treat others as you would like to be treated — fairly, respectfully, compassionately. Nicholas A. Di Salvo. B.S., D.D.S., PhD. Walter G. Spengeman. D.D.S. NOT PHOTOGRAPHED Richard Gliedman. D.D.S. Robert J. Huettner. D.D.S. Bert B. Schoeneman. D.D.S. Alfred J. Braida, D.D.S. Laszlo Schwartz, D.D.S. Charles M. Chaves, D.D.S. Harold P. Cobin, D.D.S. Edward E.Teltsch. D.D.S. David Blistein, D.D.S. Jospeh Pomerantz. D.D.S. Henrv I. Nahoum. D.D.S. Monroe M. Gliedman. D.D.S.

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PRECLINICAL SCIENCES Wilfred M. Copenhaver, Ph.D. Harry M. Rose, M.D. Graduation is a fitting time for a retrospective view of one of the most important aspects of the dental curricu- lum. The rigorous program of course work in the pre- clinical sciences is an integral part of dental training at Columbia. Unfortunately, too often these courses are re- garded as just another barrier to be overcome on the path to the degree. However, the disciplines learned in these years are essential for the introduction of scientific method into the practice of dentistry. It is only through the application of this fundamental knowledge that dentistry can exist on a rational basis. As it is likely that the proper app lication of any major development in dental therapy will require a firm understanding of the basic sciences, the curriculum at Columbia will help graduates keep abreast of the times. A second purpose of the training in the preclinical departments is to inculcate a spirit of excellence and professional pride. This provides the framework upon which the student can develop a strong ethical sense which must be an integral part of the dentist ' s daily professional life. Norman Kahn A.B., D.D.S., Ph.D. Herbert J. Bartelstone, D.D.S., Ph.D. Norman Kahn, D.D.S.. Ph.D.