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SCHOOL HISTOR Y The Dental School is, hy far, the oldest teaching unit in Temple University. Its history antedates the beginning of Temple University hy 22 years, since the Philadelphia Dental College I now Temple University-School of Dentistry) was founded in 1862 while the University was founded in 1884. The merger of the two institutions in 1907 was but another step in bringing dental education into the field of higher education, thus making it an integral part of the university discipline. The Philadelphia Dental College made splendid contributions to the field of dental education and in its early days P.D.C. was recognized as the outstanding dental school of the world. Its students came from many-foreign countries as well as from all sections of the United States and many eventually became recognized leaders of the dental profession. In 1897, a building for the Dental College was designed and erected at 18th and Buttonwood Streets. At that time, it was a model for all dental school buildings and it still holds a firm place in the memories of those who matriculated there. Time, however, makes the constant demand for progress and there came a period when the Dental School required advancement and modernization in the education of its students. Despite the need for some educational revisions and modern facilities, the Dental School still continued to fill a much needed want in the dental educational field and many graduates rendered a splendid and commendable service to the people of the nation. In 1941, when Dr. Robert I.. Johnson became the President of Temple University, he immediately became interested in the welfare, standing and advancement of the Dental School. Dr. Johnson and the Board of Trustees were very conscious of the splendid tradition and background of the dental school and they began to formulate plans to regain the position and prestige so well established in earlier years. Dr. Gerald D. Timmons was appointed Dean of the Dental School in 1943 and was instrumental in the perpetuation and attainment of ideas that are well recognized today-in the field of dental education. In 1946, one of the foremost needs was realized by the acquisition of a new school building which opened its doors a year later to the dental student body at Broad Street above Allegheny Avenue. No effort or money was spared to make this building outstanding in every way and now, it is still being visited constantly hy persons interested in dental education, both at home and abroad, and it is still adjudged to he one of the finest dental school buildings in the world. Today, the faculty still consists of highly-qualified and renowned educators who contribute so unselfishly to the growth and development of the dental profession hy having the welfare of the Dental School deeply fixed in their list of responsibilities. The University has received from the Council on Dental Education the highest commendation for the interest shown in dental education and the Dental School itself has been highly rated among the dental schools in the country. By all current standards of evaluation, the students of the Dental School are regarded as outstanding, ranking well above the average of the nation. Dean Timmons' unrelenting and inspiring efforts have been elicited in terms of progress for Temple University School of Dentistry and with the continued zeal which is so characteristic of his every endeavor, the Dental School will advance to even greater heights. Those who have followed the fortunes of Temple University know that the advances which have been made under Dr. Johnson's leadership follow a pattern of progress through service. Here is a dynamic philosophy of education which has been the impetus behind the University’s growing renown. The future of Temple University will follow the same pattern. Ami as it receives encouragement and support from its alumni and friends its capacity for service will be enlarged. 8
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The .Senior Class respectfully co-dedicates this publication to Dr. Carlos Weil, the man who has aided our thinking in discovering the connecting link between the maze of dental theory and the intricacies of the operative clinic. Born in Philadelphia, September 27, 1912, and educated in Aldan, Delaware County and Upper Darby Schools, Dr. Weil completed his pre-professional training at Duke University. After graduating from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1938, Carlos and Olive Weil were married in Valley Forge Chapel on November 24 during the blizzard of that year. Their home has since been graced by a twelve year old son, Carlos, Jr. (Cap) and an eight year old daughter, Janet (Toy). Dr. Weil was called from his post as operative instructor to active duty on August 15, 1941 serving as Chief of the Prosthetic Service and then transferred in 1943 to Tilton General Hospital, Fort Dix, as Chief of the Plastic Artificial Eye Section. During this last tour of duty over two hundred and fifty plastic eyes were constructed for wounded service men. February 15. 1946, marked the day of return to civilian life for Dr. Weil, although he still holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Reserve Army Corp, and in the same year, he returned to Temple as operative instructor. In addition to this post as instructor. Dr. Weil is a member of the Executive Committee and Promotions Committee of Temple University School of Dentistry. 7
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