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

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TO THE CLASS OF FEBRUARY 1946, For the past three years you have been living in anticipation of what you have now actually achieved, and your hopes are high for the future. You have been privileged to enter a noble profession at a time when your services will be much in demand, at a time when good service will be appreciated more than ever before. As graduates from the School of Dentistry, you can reflect honor upon your Alma Mater by practising your profession as she would have you do. Exercise skill and proficiency in the discharge of your duties; and so carry on your public and private affairs that your conduct will be an inspiration to others. To be sure, you are beginning your life's work under most trying conditions. Remember that those who ore in practise today have endured the hardships of the past few years without flinching or deviating from the line of duty that circumscribes ethical behavior. A profession's advancement is in direct proportion to the effort expended by the men and women who compose it. Therefore, give whole-heartedly to your calling, join its organizations, and be ever mindful that the heritage we now enjoy is due. largely, to the loyalty, vision, and devoted service of the educators and practitioners who have pre-ceeded us. As an alumnus, it is your duty to uphold and maintain the principles and standards of conduct as has been taught you at this University since by so doing, you will not only validate its training, but, also, increase its prestige. In thus expressing your gratitude to an institution of learning, you not only honor her but honor yourself, as well as dignify your profession. I hope that as graduates of the School of Dentistry, you will renew your pledge of loyalty to the school, honoring its traditions, reflecting its dignity and assisting its future development. May your acquired knowledge begin to serve you faithfully and well as stepping stones that will carry you forward and upward to the pinnacle of professional success. I personally, wish for each and every one of you a continued life of enthusiasm, happiness, and contentment. Sincerely, 4 a ------------------------------ Dean's Message

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President’s Message GREETINGS. As the first class of this peace-time era, you who are the 1946 graduates of the Dental School are about to be presented with an opportunity and a responsibility. The war depleted the ranks of your profession. At the same time, it revealed the need which the nation has for your skill. Selective Service data show conclusively that millions of our people are not meeting minimum standards of dental health. This is a condition that must be remedied by better health education which you will help to supply. It also calls for a larger number of well-trained dentists, and your availability now will be a timely response to that call. You are entering your profession at a time when its demands are heavy. The period of the war brought advances in dental methods and techniques, and since progress begets» progress, further advance may be expected at an accelerated rate. You will keep abreast of it, of course. I hope you also will contribute to it. As you take leave of us, be assured that the best wishes of the University go with you. I am confident you will fulfill with distinction the requirements of your task.

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Faculty i JAMES R. THEODORE D. CASTO D.D.S., F.I.C.A. Professor of Rodiogrophy and Pediodontia Director of Klahr Children's Dental Clinic FREDERIC JAMES L.M.M.S.S.A., D.D.S. Professor of Dental Histo-Pathology Director of Isaiah Dorr Research Laboratory CAMERON D.D.S., F.A.C.D.. F.I.C.A. Professor of Oral Surgery JOHN A. KOLMER M.D.. Dr.P.H.. M.S.. D.Sc., LL.D.. L.H.D., F.A.C.P. Professor of Medicine