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

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PERIODONTICS FRANK E. BEUBE, L.D.S., D.D.S. Clinical Professor of Dentistry Director, Division of Periodontology ?.+ Charles L. Berman D.D.S. Robert Gottsegen D.D.S. Leonard Hirschfeld D.D.S. Ellen N. Hosiosky DM. D.. D.D.S. Melvin L. Morris M.A., D.D.S. Seymour Algus D.D.S. Norman H. Joondeph D.D.S. Herbert I. Oshrain D.D.S.

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Through the years there have been constant changes in dental education in an attempt to have dentistry take its rightful place in the health sciences. The goal has now been reached, largely through the university status of this discipline and the integration of basic sciences and clinical courses in the curriculum. Equal distribution and importance in these areas seems to be the formula that will enable the faculty to prepare their students to practice their profession at the present time and be equipped to cope with the prob- lems of the ever-changing future. To accomplish this end, new methods of teaching had to be sought. Probably the two most important advances in the communication of ideas from the faculty to the students were the utilization of closed circuit television and close up intraoral photography. These two innovations have resulted in a more econo- mic use of time and a more effective method of pre- senting material, a marked improvement in two of the most vital areas of dental education. In Operative Dentistry, we have been able to re- organize the technic courses and consequently allow the student to gain more clinical experience. With the proper integration of the basic sciences and clinical sciences that you have received, you have been well prepared in the fundamentals. It is our earnest wish that you continue to develop yourselves throughout life on this sound foundation. For it is only through continued education that a man can mature in his profession. The Operative Staff extends its congratulations to you on the completion of four years of study in your chosen profession and wishes you every happiness in the future. Edward A. Cain, D.D.S. Herbert P. Fritz D.D.S. Steven Scrivani D.D.S. Harold Sherman D.D.S. Roy Boelstler D.D.S. Robert W. Allenbv D.D.S. Russel R. Garofalo D.D.S. George Rudensky D.D.S.

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During the past decade, many changing concepts in periodontology have been offered to the dental profession. The rate of change during these few years has probably been greater than in previous ten year periods. This is due, in part, to research and better understanding of of the common periodontal diseases, and the newer methods of treat- ing them. Further evidence of progress is the recent publication of a book dealing only with advanced periodontal diseases. Heretofore, textson periodontology dealt primarily with all phases of periodontics. Coincidentally there also have been changes in teaching methods. A significant contribution is the use of programming and teaching machines. According to David Cram, all teaching machines have three common characteristics: 1. They present information and re- quire frequent response by the student. 2. They provide immediate feedback to the student, informing him whether his response is appro- priate or not. 3. They allow the student to work individually and to adjust his own rate of progress to his own needs and capabilities. In 1965, a self-instruction program was prepared by Varian Asso- ciates of Palo Alto, California, for teaching Gingivectomy- Gingivoplasty technic. It consists of four brief printed volumes, sixty-five colored slides, and a hand viewer. Part one deals with the ' Introduction to Periodontology ; part two: Indications and Con- traindications for Gingivectomy-Gingivoplasty ; part three: The Actual Surgery : part four: Diagrams. This program, like all other teaching machines. docs not require of, nor is it desirable for. the student to read I In- pages consecutively, which is essential when reading the conventional textbook. Many pages will be bypassed by the reader because he may know the contents of these pages. This is possible by virtue of his ability to answer questions which are replete throughout the text. Thus self testing is a major part of this program. Dr. Perry A. Ratcliff, Chairman, Division of Periodontology. I ' m versity of California School of Dentistry, compared this programmed self-instruction with the traditional lecture and demonstration on this subject. One-half of the third year dental class received the pro- gram material, and the other half received a traditional lecture with slides, and demonstration. Both groups were then tested, and the students in the programmed section attained higher grades than those in the conventional group. It should not be concluded that teaching machines will always be the preferred method of instruction. Lectures, seminars, projection of slides, television and moving picture demonstrations are also good educational methods. Selection of the appropriate teaching method for varied circumstances is essential. Frank E. Beube, D.D.S. Murray Schwartz D.D.S. Bernard H. Wasserman D.D.S. Alvin D. Cedarbaum D.D.S. P. Charles Gabriele D.D.S. Albert Salkind D.D.S. Bernard Telsev D.D.S. Jack E. Chachkes D.D.S. Richard E. Goldberg D.D.S. Irving A. Karel D.D.S. Ralph Kaslick D.D.S. Ronald B. Odrich D.D.S. Herman Cantor D.D.S.