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

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(Carlton 5SL iSussrll, ffl.0.. D.D.§ . JJrufrsmir uf (0ral £itrgrrij O faithful and true is he to this important branch of the dental world, that his efforts are forever untiring to impart upon all his followers, knowledge, which will play a great factor in making each and every one of us successful in our undertaking. Dr. Carlton X. Russell was born in Scranton, Pa., June 12. 1876. He received his preliminary education in the schools of his home city, graduating from the Scranton High School. Later he entered the Delaware Literary Institute at Franklin, Delaware County, New York State. After pursuing the regular course of instruction necessary to till the requirements, required by the above State, he was awarded the regular college diploma. In 1893 he entered the Philadelphia Dental College, at Philadelphia, Pa., graduating in the year 1896, receiving the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery. In the year 1903 he entered Temple University for the study of medicine, graduating from this institution in 1007. In 1910 he graduated in medicine from the Medico-Chirurgical College, with a high standard. He then entered the Samaritan Hospital ar. l served one year as resident physician. He also served at the Garretson Hospital, Philadelphia, during this period. Shortly after, lie was appointed to the Surgical Staff of the Samaritan Hospital. Later he received an appointment to the Municipal Hospital of Philadelphia, for the treatment of contagious diseases, but declined this offer to accept the position as Demonstrator of Oral Surgery, to the Temple University and Philadelphia Dental College. In connection with the above, he acted in the capacity of Surgical Assistant and Professor, in the Medical Department, to Temple University. He soon occupied the chair of Oral Surgery at the Philadelphia Dental College. Throughout his professional career Dr. Russell has bent his energies in the direction of research along the lines of ( ral Surgery. That he has succeeded can only be answered by what he has done to send out into the world professional men endowed with important knowledge in surgical work. He was later made a member of the Surgical Staff of the Philadelphia General Hospital ( Plockley) and chief of Oral Clinic. 10

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CARLTON N. RUSSELL. D.D.S.. M.D.

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Professor Russell has given much time to the work of dental and medical societies. He is a member of the Southern Dental Society of New Jersey, American Medical Association, Philadelphia County Medical Society, Pennsylvania State Dental Society, Medical Club, and the Philadelphia Clinical Association. As a teacher, he applies himself to his work with the same untiring energy and intense interest which characterizes his every effort. He is a keen observer of facts and his work is further characteristic of an intense practicality and intolerance for speculative methods. 1 le presents his subject to his pupils in a practical method, illustrated by the product of his lengthy reading and personal experience. He endeavors to give his students a thorough and practical understanding of the field covered by his branch, rather than a mere theoretical and superficial conception of the subject. 'l'o Dr. Carlton Russell much ere lit is due for the reputation this institution has gained, in both our own and foreign countries. 11