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

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T H E RECORD 19 18 %)tnv} Herbert Jioont, ill. Q. professor of t)p ic8, Cfjcmistrp attb iflrtallurgp EXR HERBER'l BOOM is a native Philadelphian, having been born in this city, August i. 1862. He received his education in the public schools of this city, entering the High 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. Boom 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 and 1897. Me also lectured upon Hygiene at Medico-Chirurgical College for several sessions. In 1892 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 Guide in Hygienic and Physiological Chemistry.” He is also a frequent contributor to the leading journals devoted to dentistry and medicine. 27

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itlerbjm l oss Saylor, ftl. 0. ER YN ROSS PAY I.OR was born in Ottawa. Canada. Received his early education at the Elgin Public School of that city. Upon conpleting his preliminary education he entered the McGill University, at Montreal, Canada, pursuing the Junior Arts course. Upon graduation from this institution he entered Jctfer-son Medical College in 1S96, at Philadelphia, Pa., graduating in the year 1900. Served as resident physician at St. Luke's Hospital. Ottawa. Canada, afterwards receiving like appointment at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Philadelphia, where he served two years. Upon leaving St. Luke’s Hospital he was appointed Lecturer in Materia Medica in Temple University, two years later receiving the appointment of Adjunct Professor of that branch. In 1908 he was appointed Adjunct Professor of Materia Medica at the Philadelphia Dental College, and in 1911 received the additional appointment of Professor of Anesthesia. At various times he has served as dispensary chief at the Polyclinic. St Joseph’s and Samaritan Hospitals, and at the present time is serving as Attending Physician to the Garretson Hospital. 29