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

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Dr. Steven F. Kornhaber Drs. Stanislaw Brzustowicz, Stanley Sadies. Dr. Steven Scrivani Dr. Walter Qutstein. Dr. Renee Joskow 10 Drs. Richard Lichtenthal, Alvin Boyd, Richard Low Dr. Bernard Keller

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OPERATIVE DENTISTRY One of the main reasons for the prestige of American Restorative Dentistry in the middle decades of the twentieth century was its pursuit of excellence using long lasting and proven ma- terials such as amalgam and gold in the restora- tion of teeth. Operative Dentistry was taught with enthusiasm, conviction and an aim toward per- fection. The principles and values of Q.V. Black were held in high esteem and resulted in resto- rative 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 eco- nomic pressures and a public awareness that our standards are falling, and consequently the public ' s confidence in dentistry has been shak- en. To correct this image, we will have to deliver high quality, long lasting restorative 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 alter. Endodontists have never been busier as wreckless turbines reduce enam- el and dentin in seconds as if they were subject- ed to a pencil sharpener. Laboratories have a bonanza in the metal ceramic restoration to the detriment of the more conservative gold inlay and gold crown which demand more skill, pa- tience, and self-discipline on the part of the oper- ator. Enamel is still our finest restorative material, and who has preserved it more than the Opera- tive Dentist through conservative microprepara- tion of teeth using magnification and rubber dam. Your challenge will be to earn the confidence and respect of patients, to render restorative dentistry services that will last a long time, and to serve our profession with dignity and high ethical standards. All the teachers of Operative Dentistry wel- come you to our great profession, and wish you success and happiness in dentistry. Edward A. Cain, Jr., D.D.S. Dr. Edward A. Cain, Jr. Dr. Steven S. Scrivani Dr. Stanislaw H. Brzustowicz

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Drs. T. Kilgannon, D. O ' Connell, F. Pandolfo. Dr. Jacqueline Crane Dr. Frank Mellana Drs. Gerald Finke. Richard Qreenberg .. n Dr. Steven Lepowsky Drs. R. Santise. P. Camesas, Q. Rudensky