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

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Letter from Dean Martin Tansy Office of the Dean 3223 N. Broad Street (600-00) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140 (215) 707-2799 Fax: (215) 707-3192 May 20, 2004 To the Class of 2004: There is a tendency to tell each class that they are the best class 1 have seen during my time as dean, and that is not untrue; each class is best because each class is different. Each class develops its own personality, as yours has done. The thing I value particularly about this class, as well as those who preceded it and those who will follow is your ability to serve as Ambassadors of Temple University. While you are students you meet and talk with applicants to the school, freely giving your candid observations. As students you also travel near and far as part of our outreach activities, still creating the best possible impression of the Temple product. And, as graduates, you will find you are welcomed into graduate programs, the military, or practices, as you exemplify the clinically competent professional that is the proof of a Temple education. I have read the yearbook messages of my predecessors and find there is also a tendency to tell our graduates to go forth and do great things.” I don’t need to resort to cliches with the Class of 2004; you are the best ambassadors Temple could wish for and I have no doubt you will accomplish much. I wish you all the very best of luck. Sincerely, 4 |I| Irmplr Srhool of Drntijitr

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Sa n four years later and Once upon a time, in the year 2000, 119 students from all parts of the world came to Philadelphia to achieve one common goal. This is a story filled with many twists and turns. A story where quiet, dry typodonts turned into rambunctious patients with Hailing tongues and copious saliva. where ideal MOD's became direct pulp caps and we wondered if we would receive a CLT (certified laboratory technician) along with our DMD’s. It is the journey we took that made these four years so memorable. This journey formed lifelong friendships that have proven to be more valuable than expected. Friends were there to make you laugh when it felt like the walls were caving in around you. Friends would trade patients and go out of their way to make sure you too made it to the finish line. The ending to this story is one of triumph, for the ending is graduation and the outcome is a DMD. The greatest achievement, however, was the journey itself. That is where overcoming hardships resulted in strength, knowledge and success. We leave Temple with gratitude for the many experiences, good and bad, that will help us to be the best practitioners we can. Although we say good-bye to Temple's halls and walls, it is truly just the beginning. seniors.6 underclasses.146 faculty.158 clubs.170 ads.182 the doctor is finally in 2001 Odonloloo 3

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edition of the 2004 odontolog to... The class of 2004 would like to dedicate the Odontolog to the velvet harpoon. Dr. Lippincott. Although, we have to be honest and admit we never saw the “harpoon in him, only the caring generous side. It is rare that one professor is capable of touching the lives, inspiring, and being a role model of so many students. From the very first lecture to the clinic. Dr. Lippincott has executed to his students a level of respect, integrity, and impartialness that cannot go unrecognized. His commitment to teaching is obvious during lunch or at night when his row is still active with students. Dr. Lippincott never denies his students the time or attention they need. We thank you Dr. Lippincott. for the passion and charm you bring to the profession and we are lucky to have learned from the best. We truly hope you know how much you are appreciated and admired. Through our eyes w;e look to you w'ith hope that one day we can become inspirations for others as you have been for us. Dr. Lippincott 2001 Odnnlitlnt 5