Temple University School of Dentistry - Odontolog Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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■ IINRT HERBERT BOOM. M. t . l n fr MC of IT-.v.-i, Oitnm. jnJ M Ullu'( Hknkv Herbert IK om is a native Philadelphian. having U-en l«orn in this city. August i 1802. He received his education in the public schools ol this city, entering the High School in 1S77. fpon completion of his course in the High School, he entered the Medical Department ol the I'niversity of Pennsylvania, from which institution he receiver! his degree in 1885. After his graduation, he continued his studies for several years in the department of science auxiliary to medicine In 1891, Dr. Boom received the diploma of the “Chautauqua I.itcrarv and Scientific Circle for completion of the prescribed four-years’ course of study. In 189. Dr Boom was plated in charge of the chemical laboratories of the Philadelphia Dental College, and at the same time appointed assistant to the chair of Physics, Chemistry and Metallurgy. Upon the retirement of Professor Samuel B. Howell, who l ecanie Emeritus Professor, Dr Boom was elected to fill the vacancy, thereby be coming Professor of Physics, Chemistry ami Metallurgy. Professor Boom, is a prominent member of both his County and State Medical Societies, as well as .111 active member of several other scientific associations. lie is also a frequent contributor to the leading journals devoted to dentistry and medicine lb

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LEOPOLD OKECMMI'M M.D.. I »-S. Prnf«»tnr of MatMK An nl OlnMninfcn. LHOI'OU) Gkkknuacm, M. 1»., I . I) S. was born in Arvai, Austria, October 9, 185S. His early education was received in the schools of his native town and continued in the public schools of Philadelphia At the age of seventeen he returned to Austria, and for three years resided in Vienna to complete his preliminary education 1 Iii 1879 lie matriculated as a student in the Philadelphia Dental College and graduated with the de gree of D. I . S. in February 1881. His activity in college matters resulted in his selection as quiz master by his classmates, and he continued in thi-capucity until his entrance into the Faculty, quizzing upon all subjects taught in the college. His first official appointment, received in issi, was that of assistant to the chair of Materia Medicn and Chemistry. In 1886 he entered the Medico-Chirurgica! College, then in alliance with the Philadelphia Den tal College, us student in medicine and received the M I), degree in t888 A few years later he was appointed lecturer and given direction of the subject of Materia Medico. The retirement of Professor Henry I. l oor in 18. 1 left vacant the professorship ol Anesthesia and Amcsthetics, and to this in the same year Prof ('.reenbanm succeeded, the subject of Materia Mcdica being added to his chair. He was the moving spirit in the organization of the Garrctsonian Society and the originator of the idea of establishing a college magazine for the purpose of bringing the alumni in closer relations with the institution Since the first issue of the Stomatologist he has been its publisher and its virtual manager as well. He is devoted to the interests of the school, and cheerfully assumes any labor that will advance its welfare. He is a member of the National and State Societies and the Academy of Stomatology. He lias read papers Ixrfore the Pennsylvania and New York State Societies in this and other States, his production? being always received with favor. 5

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OTTO E- INCUS. U IX S. Pi Jr . III Ovni«l l, llu r.,Sy n I Ttir',ir»i ic Dx. Otto E. Inc.us was bom January »y. 1864. at Kio de Jancrio. Brazil. His parents were Americans, his father enjoying a large dental practice among the residents of Rio de Jancr-.o. The first ten years of Dr. Inglis life were spent in Brazil, after which he was sent to the 1’nited States to be educated, graduating from the Paler son Seminary in i$sk . He became interested in a silt manufactory, and was engaged therein for four years. His desire for a professional career lead to Ins entering the Philadelphia liental College in iSX.|. where he was graduated in 1886 after the then usual two-years' course. In 1887 I t. Inglis, in conjunction with Dr. J. Foster Flagg, published a juiz com pend. I ascd upon the teachings of the latter In tSSS he became Demonstrator of 0|ierative Dentistry at the Philadelphia Dental College, and continued in that capacity until 1890, in which year he left for Kio dc Jancrio. He practised there for three years, and then returned, in his former capacity, to the Philadelphia Dental College During the sessions of 1898- ;, 1899-00 he occupied the position of special lecturer in Dental Pathology and Therapeutics. Upon the death of Dr Burchard, he was elected to the chair of Pathology and Therapeutics, which position he has since held in addition to being the Demonstrator of Operative Dentistry. Dr. Inglis has been a frequent contributor to the lcadiug dental journals, and is well and favor ably know to the dental profession