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

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AND FACULTY

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mphasis on... LEARNING is the prime purpose of institutions such as ours. At Temple Dental School we have been transformed from novices in learning into novices in Dentistry. Our teachers have impressed us with the terms and technics they have used to carry out their duties in the performance of dental services. For all of this — for starting us on the road to success in our chosen profession — we owe and express our thanks to every member of the faculty. ADMINISTRA TI 0 N

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President s Message . . . O To The Class of 1954: The newspapers carried a story some time ago about the average income of dentists. The amount of money involved was enough to insure security and pleasant living. It was not enough to encourage extravagance. It was indeed a modest enough sum when you consider the dentist’s capital investment in professional training and equipment. In the light of the responsibilities he must assume, the continuing studies he must engage in, and the diligence he must exercise, his monetary reward would be little enough if that were his only return. Fortunately, for most of you, the satisfaction of the profession will go far beyond dollar income. The joy of accomplishment of the dentist is not unlike that of an engineer who performs a difficult feat or an artist who looks on his work and finds it good. You. too, are creative and you are happy in your creation. More than that, you are serving human need. Your skill relieves physical distress, it contributes to health, it prolongs happy and useful living. The sum total of these satisfactions is a profession as rewarding as any in the world. I congratulate you who are about to enter it. Sincerely. 12