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

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Dedication THE CLASS OF 1929 Dedicates this Dental Record to L. ASHLEY FAUGHT, D.D.S., F.A.C D. and ALFRED M. HAAS, D.D.S. In appreciation of their sincerity and interest in the welfare of the CLASS OF 1929

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History of the Temple University Dental School HE Philadelphia Dental College was organized by Dr. John H McQuillcn and several professional associates in the fall of 1862, a charter for the new the first term of the school was inaugurated. At that time there were but three other dental schools in the United States, now there are forty-six. To Professor James E. Garretson, for many years Dean of the Faculty, and a noted and skillful surgeon, is due the credit for this innovation, and also for the organ ization and establishment of the first hospital (now known as the Garretson) devoted In 1907 the Philadelphia Dental College became affiliated with the Temple University. It is now an integral part of the University, entering into all its activities. Upon the death of Dr. McQuillcn, in 1879, Dr. D. D. Smith succeeded him, and upon his resignation in 1881, Dr. James E. Garretson was made Dean, holding this position until his death in 1895, when Dr. S. H. Guilford was elected Dean. In the spring of 1918 Dr. Guilford was made Dean Emeritus and Professor I. N. Broomell was chosen to succeed him and is still Dean of the Dental School. The College has witnessed few changes in the Presidency of the Board of Trustees. The first incumbent was Rev. Richard Newton, D.D.; the second was Hon James Pollock, LL.D., the third was General James A. Beaver, LL.D., then Russell H. Con-well until his death, and now Charles E. Beury, President of Temple University. The Alumni is now a body of four thousand members, carrying forth the ideals and purposes of the institution, which they regard as a source of pride and to which they owe their training. The Philadelphia Dental College, through the long years of existence, has ridden well the storms which it has encountered, has placed its prestige high up among the levels of the other great colleges, and now is recognized as one of the best dental schools in the United States. (PHILADELPHIA DENTAL COLLEGE) school being granted by an act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania in the spring of 1863. In November of the same year, after securing a competent Faculty, Besides keeping abreast of the constant advances in dental education and drawing to itself students from every civilized country of the world, it made a noteworthy departure in first incorporating into its curriculum the study of Oral Surgery. to the surgical treatment of diseases and lesions of the mouth, the teeth and associate parts. Four

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L. ASHLEY FAUGHT, D.D.S. Professor of Operative Dentistry