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

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HENRY HERBERT BOOM. M.D.

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 betcf) of tfje Hite of Simeon I;. (Huilforb, %L0„ JD.ZD. ., -pij.Q. IMEON HAYDEN GUILFORD was born in Lebanon, Pa., April ii, 1841. Mis father, Simeon Guilford, born in Massachusetts, was a celebrated civil engineer and iron manufacturer, while his grandfather, Simeon Guilford, was an ensign under Washington in the American Revolution. He received his preliminary education at the Lebanon and Lititz Academies. In 1858, he entered the Sophomore Class of Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pa., and was graduated with the degree of A. B. in 1861. In the summer of 1863. lc began the study of dentistry, attending lectures during the winter of 1863-64 and 1864-65 at the Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery, receiving his degree of I). D. S. in February. 1865. In 1864, he received the degree of A. M. from his Alma Mater, and in 18S6 the honorary degree of Ph. D. from the same institution. In 1884. he also received the honorary degree of D. D. S. from the Philadelphia Dental College. Me began the practice of dentistry in his native town of Lebanon in 1865, and at the end of seven years removed to Philadelphia. In 1881, he was elected Professor of Operative and Prosthetic Dentistry and Orthodontia, which chair he still holds. Upon the death of Professor Garretson in October. 1895, he succeeded to the Deanship and continued as head of the Faculty until June, 1905, when he resigned the office. Professor Guilford is the author of two works, “Nitrous Oxide,” published in 18.87, and “Orthodontia,” published in 1889. The latter is a College Text-book and is now in its fourth edition. Me also wrote the sections on ‘Orthodontia,” Anomalies of the Teeth and Maxillae.” and Hyperccmcn-tosis” for the American System of Dentistry, and the chapters on “Preparation of “Cavities” and “Contour Fillings” for the American Text-book of Operative Dentistry. In 1908, he was for the second time chosen Dean, in which capacity lie has since been serving. He has also been a frequent contributor to the best periodical literature of his profession. Me has served as President of the National Association of Dental Faculties, the Pennsylvania State Dental Society, the Odontologi-eal Society, of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Academy of Stomatology and Vice-President of the National Dental Association. Besides holding active membership in many dental organizations, he is an honorary member of the hirst District Dental Society, of New York, of the State Dental Society of New York, a Fellow” of the American Academy of Dental Science of Massachusetts, an honorary member of the American Dental Society of Europe and other organizations. 21

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Ijrnrp Herbert $oom, Jfl.B. professor of pastes, Cbcmistr.p ant) ftletaUurgp KNRY HERBERT BOOM is a native Philadelphian, having been horn in this city August i, 1862. Me received his education in the public schools of this city, entering the High School in 1 877. Upon the 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 1 885. 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 filled the chair of Chemistry in the Mcdico-Chirurgical College during the years 1894 to 1897. He also lectured upon Hygiene at Medico-Chi-rurgical College for several sessions. In 1.892 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 B. Howell, who became Emeritus Professor in 1901. Dr Boom was elected to fill 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 Cuide in Hygienic and Physiological Chemistry.” He is also a frequent contributor to the leading jour nals devoted to dentistry and medicine. 23