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

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Percy T. Phillips, Immediate Past President, addresses the Amorican Dental Association's Centennial Convention. Exhibitors! Watch your wares. Dean Timmons addressing the House of Delegates. 6

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Af this time we, the graduating class of 1960, wish to most gratefully thank and solute that dynamic individual who has given of himself beyond the call of duty, the gentleman who has been to each of us a devoted teacher, a diligent guardian, a twice elected advisor, a loving brother and a faithful friend. Yes, the man and his name will be a wholesome part of us through all our years. There can be no doubt that he is our own Dr. Harold James Edward Lantz. Dr. Lantz was born in Fullerton, Pennsylvania, on September 9, 1913, and after completing high school matriculated at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science in September, 1934, where he graduated with honors. He entered the army. Later, he was commissioned and then married his childhood sweetheart. Miss Dorothy Wert, on July 18, 1945. A daughter, Linda Mary, was born to the Lantz's in Allentown. On separation from active duty in 1946, Dr. Lantz joined the U. S. Army Reserve in which he presently holds the rank of Major, and is Commanding Officer of the 350 KK Dental Detachment located at the Philadelphia Quartermaster Depot. Dr. Lantz then returned to civilian life and entered this school in 1946. During his four years here, he compiled an excellent record consisting of membership in the John A. Kolmer, the Frederic James, and the James R. Cameron Societies. He also participated in the Isaiah Dorr Research group, and was a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon and Psi Omega. He is presently the Assistant Deputy Counsellor to the Psi Omega Undergraduate Fraternity and Treasurer of the graduate chapter. He has also served as Treasurer of the Temple Linda Lantz and date go formal. DEDICATION Dental Alumni for the past four years. Certainly we know Dr. Lantz as a devoted professor. After his graduation from Temple Dental School, Dr. Lantz accepted a position as instructor in Prosthetic Dentistry. In 1958 he received the degree of Master of Education from Temple University. Then, in recognition of his devotion and ability, Dr. Lantz was again promoted to Associate Professor of Prosthetic Dentistry in July, 1959. The class of 1960 takes great pleasure in dedicating our Yearbook to you, Dr. Lantz. Doctor and Mrs. Lantz out for the evening. 5

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 CENTENNIAL Never before in the history of modern dentistry did such an overwhelming number of interested dentists, dental laboratory technicians, dental assistants, students, hygienists, and guests gather in a single location as an integral unit. This, in fact, was the case in New York City from September 14 to September 18, 1959 at the 100th session of the American Dental Association. More than 35,000 registrations were recorded, of which more than 19,000 were those of dentists from the United States and 56 foreign countries, all joining in the obsevance of and paying tribute to this great centennial meeting. The association saw Paul H. Jeserich, Dean of the University of Michigan, School of Dentistry, installed as President of the association on September 17, 1959. Again by acclamation our own Dean, Dr. Gerald D. Timmons, was elected for the fifth consecutive term to the office of Speaker of the House of Delegates. Commercial exhibits at the Coliseum during the centennial session were the most varied and greatest in number in the history of the association. For the first time, there was direct participation by other countries. The essays, symposiums, and table clinics were of corresponding magnitude. In addition, recognition is given to our own classmate. Dale L. Sheaffer, who presented an excellent table clinic entitled, Interceptive Orthodontics in the Student Clinic Program at the meeting.