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

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Rolaxing alter a woek oi Happy Dentistry. Gentleman, prolessor, scholar, and counselor. All these qualities we have seen encompassed in the one person who has contributed the most to mold us into the shape ol a more capable and competent dentist. It is (or this reason that .jure, the class of 1961, deep and sincere pleasure in dedicating our yearbook to the Professor and Chairman of the Department of Operative Dentistry, Dr. Carlos Weil. Dr. Wei! was born on September 27, 1912 in Philadelphia. After attending Duke University -where he majored in psychology, he came to Temple Dental School where he was president of the I. Norman Bromeil Society, and a member of the F. St. Elmo Rusca Society of Operative Dentistry, Kolmer and Cameron Societies Dr. Weil graduated from Temple in 1938 and on November 24 of the same year, was married in the Valley Forge Chapel. From 1938 to 1939 Dr. Weil served on active duty in the armed services and in January, 1940 came to Temple, teaching in Operative The year of 1940 also brought a bundle of joy to Dr. and Mrs. V eil in the person of Carlos Jr., better known as Cap. On August 15, 1941, Dr. Weil again entered the service and was stationed at Fort Dix where he was Chief of Prosthetic Dentistry. In September 1943, he was transferred to Valley Forge Hospital - 1—-was trained in the construction of servicemen. Later in 1943. he returned to Tilton General Hospital at Fort Dix where he was Chief of the Artificial Eye Program. In keeping with Dr. Woil's favorite song. Thank Heaver, for Little Girls , his daughter Janet was born in 1944. Upon returning from the service, Dr. Weil came back to Temple as or. Operative instructor, established a practice in Drexel Hill and in 1948, was appointed a full professor of Operative pentistry. In 1960, Dr. Wei! served as Chairman o! the Operative Conference Section at the meeting of the American Association of Dental Schools and in March of 1961 was Chairman oi the Section of Ccclu-' sion (Oral Anatomy) for the same organization. He also served as secretary oi the Dental Alumni for the past two years and in our senior year was faculty advisor to the Junior A. D. A. Doctor, it is truly an honor to have had you as a dedicated teacher and an inspiring friend. We will never forget your lectures- lectures overflowing with wit and professional dignity. Our thoughts of you can best be expressed by the quotation appearing under your picture in your yearbook of 1938— “a gentleman from sole to crown and admirably schooled in every grace. To you. Doctor Weil, we humbly present our book. Pride and joys of the Weil family, Janet and Carlos Jr. School boss and the real boss.

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DEDICATION Carlos Weil, D.D.S. Professor of Operative Dentistry Chairman of the Department of Operative Dentistry Class of 1961 Advisor A

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Now you're all part of my family. Top Banana. CLASS ADVISOR The class of 1961 wishes to express its deep gratitude to our true friend and devoted advisor, Dr. Carlos Weil. It is he who possesses the ultimate in personality and represents unexcelled perfection as a gentleman. Dr Weii has given us encouragement in our moments of need and has put forth a never ending effort to make each one of us a more proficient dentist and a truly understanding person. We thank you Doctor Weil for having made our senior year a most pleasant and memorable one. 6