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

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The Philadelphia Dental College, which became the Dental School of Temple University. was organized by Dr. John H. McQuillan and several professional associates in the fall of 1862. In the spring of 1863, a charter for the new school was granted by an act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania. In November of the same year a competent faculty was secured and the first term of the school was begun. In 1897, a building for the Dental College was designed and erected at 18th and Button-wood Streets. At this time, it was a model for all dental school buildings. In 1907, by mutual agreement, the Philadelphia Dental College was taken over by Temple University, another step in bringing dental education into the field of higher education. Dr. Gerald D. Timmons was appointed Dean of the Dental School in 1943 and was instrumental in the perpetuation of ideas that are well recognized today in the field of dental education. A new school building opened its doors in 1947 to the dental student body at 3223 North Broad Street, above Allegheney Avenue. Today, the faculty still consists of highly qualified and renowned educators who contribute so unselfishly to the growth and development of the dental profession by having the welfare of the Dental School deeply fixed in their list of responsibilities. The future of Temple University follows a pattern of progress through service. And as it receives encouragement and support from its alumni and friends its capacity for service will be enlarged. 6

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E DIC AT IO N To Dr. James R. Cameron, for imparting to us knowledge that can only be gained by long years of experience, for working towards alliance between the dental and medical professions, and for his untiring service to humanity, the Senior Class respectfully dedicates this book. Born in Brisbane, Australia on September 16, 1892. Dr. Cameron attended Wellington College in New Zealand and received his D.D.S. in 1914 at the University of Pennsylvania. He served his interneship at the Episcopal Hospital, being the first dental intern, and organized the Oral Surgery Service at that hospital. During World War I, he served as a First Lieutenant in the Dental Corps from 1917 to 1919. Married to Anne Elizabeth Stein, Dr. Cameron has two sons, James R., Jr. and George S. Cameron. With a view towards bringing the dental and medical professions into closer contact. Dr. Cameron's suggestion to the Philadelphia County Medical Society brought about the admission of dental practitioners to that society as associate members. Dr. Cameron holds many teaching positions and memberships in many professional organizations, both dental and medical. At present he is Chief of the Oral Surgery Service at the Pennsylvania Hospital and President of the American Board of Oral Surgery.