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

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Otto I INCUS. || h • rtf IWMUl Nikkhn • « TwrrtfrtrtlM DM OTTO fc: ! OLIS was born January i ). 1864, at Rio tic Jancrio. Brazil. His parents were Amerkans. his father enjoying a large dental practice among the residents of Rki Je Innerlo. The tir t ten years of l)r Inglis’ life were spent In Brazil, alter wltkh he was -ent to the ItailedStates to be educateJ, graduating trom the Paterson Sem- iiury in 1880. He became interested In a ilk manufactory, and was engaged therein for four years. His desire for a professional career led to his entering the Philadelphia Dental College in 18S4, where he was graduated m i88fi alter the then usual two-years' course In 1887 Dr. Inglis. in conjunction with Dr. J. Foster Flagg, published 1 quiz cpmpend, based upon the teachings of the latter. In 1888 lie became Demonstrator of (Iperative Dentistry at the Philadelphia Dental College, and continued In that . ap.tdtv until 18 jo, in which year he left for Rio de Janerio. He practiced there tor three years, and then returned, to the Philadelphia Dental College. During the sessions ot 1898-9, 1899-00 he occupied the position ot special lecturer in Dental Pathology aiul Ihernpeutks 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 ot Operative Dentistry Dr. Inglis is a member of several dental societies. He lus been ,1 frequent contributor to the leading dental journals, and is well and favorably known to rhe dental profession.

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HI SH HI UIM VI DOOM. M ( P( »t»»vir 11 I'MiH Omii'rv anil Hm I'» Jj£KSbY UlikBtRT BOOM i- .1 native Philadelphian, hiving been born in this cit-, August 1, 1862. He received his education in the public schools of this city, entering the High School in 187; Upon completion of his course In tin; High S. hool. he entered •he Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania. from which institution lie received his degree In 1885- After his graduation, he continued his studies (or several years in the department of science auxiliary to medicine. In 1891, Ur. Boom received the diploma o( the “Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle' for completion of the prescribed four-years' course of study. Ur. Boom filled the Chair 0} Chemistry in the Medico-Chlrurgical College during the years 1804 to 189;. He also lectured upon Hygiene at Medico Chirurgicul College for several sessions. In 1892 Ur Boom was placed In charge of the chemical laboratories of the Philadelphia Dental College. and at the Mime time appointed assistant to the chair of Physics, Chemistry and Metallurgy. Upon the retirement of Professor Samuel B. Howell, who became Emeritus Professor, Ur Boom was elcctcJ to fill the vacancy, thereby becoming Professor ( Physics. Chemistry and Metallurgy Professor Boom, is .1 prominent member of both his Country aud State Medical Societies, as well as an active member of several other scientific associations. He is also a frequent contributor to the leading journals devoted to dentistry and medicine t6

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