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

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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

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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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jesse D. Coox, A.B., M.D., 9 Instructor of Anatomy, Executive Secretary of Research Department. DAYTON DUNBAR CAMPBELL, D.D.S., Professor of Prosthetic Dentistry. EDOUARD M. HALL, D.D.S.. F.A.C.D., Instructor in Dental Diagnosis and Root Canal Therapy. PERRY F. GILBREATH. D.D.S.. Professor of Operative Dentistry. E. L. DILLON. D.D.S., Instructor in Dental Anatomy and Technics. A. I.. PUNTON, D.D.S., Clinical Examiner. JESSE D. Cook, M.D., A.B.- All good wishes for your health, happiness and professional success. May you increase and multiply, laugh and grow fat. DAYTON DUNBAR CAMPBELL, D.D.S.-'Keep your mind open as well as your eyes. This is increasingly difhcult as the years go by. Allow your gray matter to become sensitized to opposing views. Reflect, then dissect, then decide. EDOUARD M. HALL, D.D.S., F.A.C.D.+ WHEN WE'RE THROUGH CHANGf ING WE'RE THROUGH. Your graduation is in truth and in fact the commencement of your responsibility. Your store of knowledge should be sufiicient to make a good beginning, but don't forget: WHEN YOUiRE THROUGH STUDYING YOU'RE THROUGH. X131