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

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CHARLES L. HOWELL D.D.S., M.P.H., F.A.C.D. DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY TO THE CLASS OF 1969 l! is indeed with deep personal pride and satisfaction that I extend to you on behalf of the faculty our very best wishes. May you be privileged to have the opportunity to continue the legacy that is Temple's and our Profession's through many years of successful participation in dentistry. You must be ever mindful that society expects of you, the holder of a D.D.S. degree, the fulfillment of intellect, or of judgment, in caring for their dental health. This implies being a continuous student to better enable you to serve your patients. It also implies your exercise of judgment as to not only what is best for your patient but what is within your own individual capabilities. All of us should feel eternally grateful for the heritage that has been provided us in dentistry. It is my humble opinion you should feel equally grateful to Temple University. Your success is limited only by how well you use your knowledge and your skills. The opportunity is yours. I wish you well as you enter a great Profession from a great University. 4

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It is with great pride that we, the class ol 1969, dedicate this ODONTOLOG to you. Dr. Paul John Waicus. You have been recognized by both your students and colleagues for your meritorious achievements in the field of dentistry. The class of 1969 has shared the benefits of your wise council and untiring devotion to lofty professional standards. Standing on the threshold of our professional careers, we are able to appreciate the enrichment you have given us through your spirit of co-operation, your friendliness, eagerness, and patience. It is exposure to such high idealism and contact with proponents of such professional values that prompt many of us to strive for and maintain a higher degree of quality in this health profession. The transition from student to instructor is certainly a unique one, and especially so if completed in one year Dr. Waicus was graduated from Temple Dental School in 1966 and by 1967 he was functioning in the capacity of a lull-time instructor in the Department of fixed Prosthodontics. By no means was any degree of competency subordinated to such a rapid advancement, as Dr. Waicus has maintained and exhibited the qualities of an able and experienced instructor. Dr. Waicus was graduated occupying the highest academic standing in his class. He maintains memberships in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Dental Societies, Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the Frederic James Society, the James R. Cameron Society, and the Pedodontic Study Society He has also served on the staff of Shriner's Hospital. Dr Waicus attended Johns Hopkins University and received his B.S. from Springfield College, in Springfield, Massachusetts. He was graduated cum laude as a physical education major. He met his lovely wife, Carol, while they were both members of Cherry Hill High School faculty. He served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1961, during which time he attained a rank of Spec 4 and continued to teach school. While in undergraduate school. Dr. Waicus demonstrated the versatility in his character that was cultivated bv experience and later recognized by his professional colleagues. His varied experiences certainly reflect the image of a man who is able to do many things well. He worked as a breadman, a swimming instructor, a fisherman, and an amusement operator. During his school vacations and summers in Wildwood, New Jersey, he worked on his father's fishing boat by day, and managed to operate a ferris wheel by night. His ability to adapt to varied experiences, coupled with his interaction with varied types of people, developed in him an understanding, an awareness of people in relation to each other It is this understanding, this insight that guided his relationships with students and colleagues. His genuine honesty has made him an admired and respected faculty member The faculty regards Dr. Waicus as a man who is anxious to do more than his share. His congeniality and perceptions have certainly made him an asset to the profession. Dr. and Mrs. Waicus live in Camden, New Jersey with their year old daughter. Kelly Dr. Waicus has opened an office in Marlton, New lersey, as of October, 1968. Being a physical education major gone dentist. Dr Waicus enjoys such sports as handball and golf. Dr. Waicus has contributed unselfishly of his time, and knowledge during his services at Temple. Despite the fact that his class standing was number one, and his graduating was cum laude, he is alsvays tolerant with the average student. He possesses an understanding, a sense of warmth, that enables him to teach with a certain professionalism that is founded in the pursuit of science and in faith in mankind Through the efforts of fine men such as Dr |ohn Paul Waicus dentistry can only enlighten, develop, progress and continue healing.

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TO THE CLASS OF 1969 You are graduating from dental school at a time when a number of important issues, such as licensing, prepaid dental insurance, expanding duties of auxiliary personnel, and continuing education, are facing the dental profession. Decisions which are being made almost daily by legislators and by members of the profession will influence the direction and destiny of dentistry in this country for many years to come. With the opportunities and privileges which are yours as a result of your advanced education, go many obligations and responsibilities, two of which involve your direct participation in the programs of organized dentistry. First, you must be a continuous student in order to keep your knowledge and skills at the highest level. Second, you must participate in the deliberations and decision making of the profession through the activities of the dental society. The highest quality of dental care for the public can be assured only by such interest and participation by the members of the profession. My congratulations to each of you, and my sincere best wishes for a healthy, happy, successful, and gratifying career. DALE F. ROECK D.D.S., F.A.C.D., F.I.C.D., F.A.G.D ASSOCIATE DEAN OF THE DENTAL SCHOOL 5