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

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Dean ’s Message O GERALD D. TIMMONS PH.S., D.D.S., D.S.C., F.A.C.D. Dean, School of Dentistry To The Class of 1954: During the past three years you have looked forward to this, the final year. Now that it is nearly finished your sights are again raised toward that which lies beyond. You are fortunate in that you will be entering your chosen profession at a time when your services are much in demand and at a time when good service is appreciated more than ever before. To be successful in your personal ambitions is not enough. The advancement of the profession is in direct ratio to the effort expended by the men and women who compose it. Therefore, give unstintingly to the future of the profession, being mindful that the heritage we now enjoy is due largely to the loyalty, vision and devoted service of those who have preceded you. As an Alumnus you have certain responsibilities. You should maintain the principles and standards of conduct which are called for by the profession, because by so doing you will validate the training you have received and at the same time increase the prestige of your Alma Mater. I sincerely hope that as graduates of the School of Dentistry you will retain your loyalty to the school, honor its tradition, reflect upon its dignity and assist in its future development. I. personally, wish for each and every one of you a long life of achievement, happiness and contentment. Sincerely, y . J. 13

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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

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VICTOR B. HllTZ EDWARD J. HOLLAND JOSEPH M. I.IMQUICO ■••• • M.O. A.»„ M.D. Instructor Instructor AttUumt Professor SAMUEL H. KONKIN CHARLES SCHABlNCEK RICHARD M. SNODGKASSI ■ o.o.t. m.c.. w.d. u.a., nm., m.». Assistant Pi of star Associate Prolessor A facial Prof war ANATOM) GEORGE U. MII.I.ER M.D., f.UJ. Professor of Anatomy BACTERIOLOGY BIOCHEMISTRY AND HERBERT M. COBE m.a.. rii.u. Professor of Uocteriology ARTHU R K. LEBERKNICHT m.c. Assistant Professor JOSEPH G. McCUNNEV Technician DENTAL MATERI4LS ROBERT ROUEN ■ rn.c. Professor of Biochemistry and rental ,Materials JOHN II. GITIIENS o.v.y. Instructor GEORGE R. SCH ACTERI.E D..1.C. Instructor