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

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Drs. Frank Mellana, Bernard Keller Drs. Stanley Sadies, R. Lichtenthal Dr. Steven J. Scrivani Dr. Jacqueline Crane Dr. R. Santise, P. Camesas, G. Rudensky Dr. Richard Low Drs. T. Kilgannon, D. O ' Connell, F. Pandolfo Dr. Steven F. Kornhaber Dr. Alvin Boyd 23

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OPERATIVE DENTISTRY One of the main reasons for the pres- tige of American Restorative Dentistry in the middle decades of the twentieth century was its pursuit of excellence us- ing long lasting and proven materials such as amalgam and gold in the restora- tion of teeth. Operative Dentistry was taught with enthusiasm, conviction and an aim toward perfection. The principles and values of G. V. Black were held in high esteem and resulted in restorative dentistry that has come close to lasting a patient ' s lifetime. What is happening to the image of restorative dentistry in the eighties is largely due to economic pressures and a public awareness that our standards are falling, and consequently the public ' s confidence in dentistry has been shaken. To correct this image, we will have to deliver high quality, long lasting restora- tive dentistry at fair fees. This is a great challenge for you since a great deal of poor dentistry today is being done in the name of cosmetics, and many teeth are being sacrificed at its al- ter. Endodontists have never been busier as wreckless turbines reduce enamel and dentin in seconds as if they were subject- ed to a pencil sharpener. Laboratories have a bonanza in the metal ceramic res- toration to the detriment of the more conservative gold inlay and gold crown which demand more skill, patience, and self-discipline on the part of the opera- tor. Enamel is still our finest restorative material, and who has preserved it more than the Operative Dentist through con- servative micropreparation of teeth us- ing magnification and rubber dam. Your challenge will be to earn the con- fidence and respect of patients, to render restorative dentistry services that will last a long time, and to serve our profes- sion with dignity and high ethical stan- dards. All the teachers of Operative Dentistry welcome you to our great profession, and wish you success and happiness in den- tistry. Edward A. Cain, Jr., D.D.5. Dr. Edward A. Cain, Jr. 22 Dr. Steven S. Scrivani Dr. Stanislaw H. Brzustowicz

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Dr. Renee Joskow Dr. Richard Sadies Dr. N. A. Chang 1 1 -, 24 Dr. Kenneth Deesen Dr. Susan Crawford (right)