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

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In Appreciation The Class of 1956 most humbly and respectfully dedicates The Odontolog of 1956 to Dr. Harold J. Lantz, a man who has been our teacher, friend and advisor in guiding us through a major part of our dental education. Born in Fullerton, Penna., in 1914 and raised in Topton, Penna. Dr. Lantz received his grammar school education in a one' room schoolhouse in Freehall, Penna. He attended Kutfctown High School and graduated in 1931. He then attended the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy from 1934 to 1939, when he received his degree. During the war Dr. Lantz attended Officer's Candidate School, and while in the service he and Dotty were married on Aug. 4, 1943, and are now the parents of Linda Mary who is ten years old. While a student at Temple University Dental School, Dr. Lanz was a member of the Kolmer, Cameron, James and Isaiah Dorr societies. He graduated in 1950 and was elected a member of Omi' cron Kappa Upsilon. He immediately joined the faculty as an in-structor in Prosthetic Dentistry. At the present time Dr. Lantz is an assistant professor, Coordinator of Clinics, a member of the Aptitude Test Committee and Promotions Committee. 7

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We Dedicate Dr. Harold J. Lantz 6

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 5 c t f F f «... SCHOOL HISTORY The Philadelphia Dental College, which became the Dental School of Temple University, opened its doors in November of 1863 with John H. McQuillen as its dean. It was first located at 108-110 North 10th Street. This school is by far the oldest teaching unit in the University, and is the nation's second oldest dental school. At the first commencement in 1864, there wetp six graduates. Five years later, there were fifty students enrolled from all over the world. Under the direction of Dr. James E. Garretson, in 1876, the Philadelphia Dental College instituted the de partment of Oral Surgery, thus making it the first specialty in Dentistry. In 1897, the school was moved to 18th and Buttonwood Streets, and became a model for all dental schools. It still holds a firm place in the memories of those who matriculated there. Ten years later, the Philadelphia Dental College merged with Temple University, thus making dental educa-tion an integral part of the higher educational sys-tern of the times. Dr. Gerald T. Timmons was appointed Dean 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 building located at Broad and Allegheny Avenues, which opened its doors a year later to the student body. No efforts were spared to make this building outstanding in every way. The faculty of highly qualified educators, follows the ideals of the founders of Temple University in accepting the responsibility of the education of those individuals who are to care for the dental health and well-being of the nation. 8