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

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$)rnrp fbrrbrrt Soom.ifl.D. professor of pfnisirs. ‘Ctimnstrp anti CBctallurgp EN’RV HERBERT BOOM is a native Philadelphian, having been horn in this city August i, 1862. He received his education in the public schools of this city, entering the I ligh School in 1877. Upon completion of his course in the High School, he entered the Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania, from which institution he received 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. Hoorn received the diploma of the ‘‘Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle for completion of the prescribed four years’ course of study. Dr. Boom tilled the chair of Chemistry in the Medico-Chirurgical College during the years 1894 to 1897. He also lectured upon Hygiene at Medico-Chirurgical College for several sessions. In 1802 Dr. Boom was placed 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 L». Howell, who became Emeritus Professor in 1901, Dr. Hoorn was elected to till the vacancy, thereby becoming Professor of Physics. Chemistry and Metallurgy. Professor Boom is a prominent member of both County and State Medical Societies. American Medical Association, as well as an active member of several other scientific associations. Dr. Boom has assisted in the compilation of several works of dental and medical interest. He is also the author of a Laboratory Guide in Hygienic and Physiological Chemistry. He is also a frequent contributor to the leading journals devoted to dentistry and medicine. 25

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HENRY HERBERT BOOM. M D.

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