University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Dentistry - Bushwacker Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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W BCARD CF TRUSTEES H.-moto P. KUHN, AB., M.D., F.A.C.S.. GEORGE P. Mstci-isa, AB.. A.M., LLD., President of the Board of Trustees VicefPresident of the Board of Trustees The entire student body was very happy when they were informed that Dr. Harold P. Kuhn had become President of the Dental College Board of Trustees. Dr. Kuhn's delightful personality and ability to present his subject in such a clear and interesting manner had made every student enthusiastic over his lectures. The Senior Class greatly appreciates the opportunity of witnessing his surgical operations at St. Luke's Hospital, and derives a great deal of benefit from his clinics. Mr. George P. Melcher, superintendent of the public schools, is a man greatly respected by the citizens of Kansas City as an educator and the students feel that the college is most fortunate in securing his cofoperation in dental education. Dental health education is a part of general education and a fortunate condition is created by Mr. Melcheris association with our institution. While this volume was in the hands of the engravers, two members were added to the Board of Trustees of school of dentistry. They are: Mr. Ralph Adams, Trust Officer of Commerce Trust Companyg and Thomas Purcell, LL D., D.D.S., for fifteen years a member of the Missouri State Dental Board. Ulf

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This undoubtedly gave him an inspiration and a vision into the future, for he has recently established what will be known as the Kansas City Dental Clinic Foundation and advocates the consolidation of all the dental clinics in Kansas City upon an educaf tional basis. It is his hope that contributions will come in to this Foundation so that Childrens Dentistry and the sciences related to dentistry-Anatomy, Physiology, Bactef riology, Histology, Pathology, Materia Medica, Diagnosis, Diet and Nutritionawill be adequately endowed. Dr. Rinehart's activity in the Dental Society and in educational work has been recognized by many important assignments. ioiz-President. Kansas City Dental Society. 19131916-Member Executive Council, Missouri State Dental Association, IQI6'IQI81Ed1EOI', Western Dental College Alumni Bulletin. 191711931-Missouri Delegate. American Dental Association Meetings. ior8f1oiofPresident, Alumni Association, Western Dental College. IQ23'IQ28YMEmb6F Educational Committee. American Dental Association. and Chairman for one year. iozs-Section President, Dental Legislation of the Seventh International Dental Congress, IQISLCDHIYIDHD, Program Committee. Missouri State Dental Association. io2saElected Fellow of the American College of Dentists. roz6fPresidentfElect, Missouri State Dental Association, IO274ChdiFm8H, Committee for General Gorgas' Memorial. io27-Member of Honorary Committee of Deans of Dental Schools for Testimonial Banquet for Dr. W. -I. Gies. IQ27iM8mDEf, Committee on Lectures and Clinics, Missouri State Dental Association. IQ27'ElSCIEd to Cmicron Kappa Upsilon Fraternity. iozSfPresident. Missouri State Dental Association. 1928-Refelected to Committee on Dental Education, American Dental Association for a fivefyear period. Dr. Rinehart has been a member of various committees of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Dental Schools. Dr. Rinehart is very active in civic affairs in the community. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and for a number of years he has been a member of the Committee on Education of that organization. He is a member of the Shrine, Mission Hills Golf Club and the Lions' Club. Previous to his retirement from the active practice of dentistry, Dr. Rinehart was unusually active with a hobby of his-the building of fine homes. Many beautiful homes in the Country Club District in Kansas City have been built by Dr. Rinehart. His associates are authority for the statement that he has had broad experience in real estate and knows much about property values in Kansas City. He is president of the East Side Improvement Association, the district in which the college building is located. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Bank. The recent successful meeting of the Alumni Association is attributed to his conf stant and tireless eiforts to interest the young men in better dentistry and dental society work. Dr. Rinehart is never too busy to advise and consult with students on the many problems with which they are confronted while in school and after they become dental practitioners in their own offices. His advice on dental economics and patient manage' ment is most wholesome, and bespeaks a broad knowledge gained through the conduct of a successful practice. Dr. Rinehart is always found in attendance at the various dental meetings, including the American Dental Association meetings, the Chicago Dental Society MidfWinter Clinic, and other meetings in the Southwest where he ever has the interest of the faculty and the alumni at heart. He is found on many programs each year presenting papers and clinics. The faculty of the college is most loyal to Dr. Rinehart because of his untiring efforts to promote their interests. We find that when he is complimented by a member of the student body, he always refers to the efficient faculty that has made his success possible. The student body as a whole is most fortunate in having as their Dean a man of such inspiring qualihcations. 'f0NAS L. JOHNS Qlllj

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RALPH WARREN EDWARDS, D.D.S., Superintendent of the InfL'rma'ry Dr. Ralph Warren Edwards began his career as an instructor the year following graduation from the Kansas CityfWestern Dental College. He was chosen as an instructor because of his excellent record as a student. He devotes his entire time to teaching and is possessed of unusual talent and ability. Cne is not long a student in the Kansas CityfWestern Dental College until he realizes that Dr. Edwards understands his work and demands respect and cofoperation. While his rebukes are often sharp, yet the student realizes when he has had time for selffexamif nation that this counsel was only for a good purpose and that eventually it may mean graduation with the class instead of a delay. Dr. Edwards is well informed in every branch of dentistry. His creation of teachf ing material impresses the student with his thorough knowledge and artistic handiwork. We are fortunate that Dr. Edwards chose to place himself in a position to impart his knowledge to the novice and we look with interest to his every success in his chosen lield of endeavor. Dr. Edwards is recognized in the larger held of dental education and lectures before various dental societies and study clubs in this section of the country. His talents are employed in the programs of state, national and college associations. He is the chairman of the Program Committee of the Missouri State Dental Association this year. ll2l