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

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!J are Four years ago we came together in North Phiily to embark upon a very long journey. We came from all corners of rhe earth with one thing on our minds, to become dentists. Here f IP e facts about us that arc quite esting. We started with 23 mar-ages. Now there arc 42 and 10 engagements. We started with 12 children and now have 25 (weYe definitely a productive class!) We could not be more diverse; before school wc were customs inspectors, submarine specialists, musicians. Universal Studios photographers, ballroom dancers, furniture designers, oil fielders, high school biology teachers, singers, models, spelunkers, web page design-ers, and bovine lacti-extracters (cow milkers). As you well know wc arc an extremely intriguing group of people who despite our different backgrounds have converged onto the same path. We did it, and we did it at one of the biggest and best schools in the country. We can now leave Temple with the gratitude and confidence knowing that the experience we have gained has strengthened us and will allow us to become much greater than we had ever dreamed. 2 •• Temple University School of Dentistry

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May 19, 2005 To the Class of 2005: A year ago at this time we were still basking in the glow of our “perfect” accreditation. While the glow continues, my feet are now back on the ground and I am better able to objectively analyze the accreditation experience, and give credit where credit is due. It is my privilege, therefore, to say “thank you” to the Class of 2005 and the major role you played in making it happen. It is tempting to say that you students are as “perfect” as our school. I have said many times over the years that our students are our greatest asset, and I believe that now more than ever. Dr. Henry Cherrick. former Dean of the dental school at UCLA, served as our accreditation advisor. He particularly commented during the time he worked with us about the professional demeanor, the friendliness and the positive attitudes of our students; these remarks were echoed by the accreditation team. Similar comments about TUSoD students come from our applicants. You have put up with a lot over these four years, and you have come through, with very little attrition. Your NERB results were outstanding! I congratulate you as you achieve the preliminary goal of graduation and join you in looking forward to the greater goal of success in your chosen profession. I know you will make us proud. Again, thank you. Sincerely, 4 - Temple University School of Dentistry