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

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Doctor Michael Salerno, Associate Professor of Prosthetic Dentistry is well known to both students and faculty for his unselfish contribution of time and efforts on behalf of Temple Dental School and the dental profession. Since his appointment to the faculty in 1931, Mike has given devoted service to his fellow man. A tabulation of all the times he has gone out of his way to help others and all the people he has helped would fill this volume. Among Mike's philanthropic activities is his membership on the Board of Directors of the Retarded Children's Association. His deep insight into human nature explains his ability to analyze the problems of the denture patient. His lectures Psychology of the Denture Patient , are classics of the Junior and Senior Prosthetic courses. Upon his retirement the students will sorely miss the Director of the Sobel Lab . ■ We the class of 1963 wish to express our sincere respect and gratitude for these many years of service and sacrifice contributed to our school and the profession. The future of the school and the profession depends upon the legacy of such men as Louis Herman, Carl McMurray and Michael Salerno, a credit to their lives, their school, and their profession. 8

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To the students of Temple School of Dentistry the name Carl E. McMurray moans teacher and friend. Mac (as he is familiarly known to his colleagues) has been associated with Temple Dental School since shortly after his graduation in the class of 1934. He began as an instructor in the Prosthetic Department in 1936 and held this position until promoted to Associate Professor in 1943 and Professor in Prosthetics since 1951, which position he now holds. A Fellow of the American College of Dentists, Doctor McMurray has been active participant in organized dentistry as well as an outstanding contributor to Temple Dental School, giving generously of his time and ability. He was elected President of the Philadelphia County Dental Society for the year 1961 and now serves as a member of the Board of Governors. We of the Class of 1963 wish to express our gratitude for your warm and sincere assistance during our clinical years and wish you success upon your retirement. 7

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JOHN A. KOLMER M.D., M.S., D.P.H., Sc.D., LL.D., L.H.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.D. (HON) Born April 24, I 886 Died December II, 1962 In this, the centennial year of our school, a groat physician became a part of history forever. It is with the deepest regret that we acknowledge at this time the passing of Dr. John A. Kolmer who for thirty years served as Professor of Internal Medicine. His gifts to medicine in the field of research are enormous and vast, his writings are innumerable, but his contributions to dentistry through his devotion, understanding, and desire to teach his beloved field of medicino to the dental student will long live on in tho mind of those he chose to enlighten. A moro respected, devoted, or understanding educator and physician could not be found in the field of dental education. In closing, let us leave with you one of his favorite phrases: Do unto others as you would be done by. IN MEMORIAM MAURICE L. LEITCH, B.S.. M.S. Born May 27, 1904 Died January 30, 1963 Professor Maurice L. Leitch, a devoted teacher and gentleman, has passed away. For his many unheralded acts of kindness and fairness, taken for granted, we pay homage to the memory of a friend. As large as he was in stature, ho was just as great in his dedication to his studonts. His infectious good humor, distinctive southern drawl, and extremely calm manner were an integral part of first ycar dentistry at Temple and they shall be sadly missed. 9