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

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In 1916 when 1 accepted the task of opening the fall term at the Western Dental College after a decline had occurred in the administration, I did not have a vision of really venturing upon an educational career. I only thought with the other members of the faculty and the alumni of keeping the school in operation and later finding someone suitable to guide the destinies of the school. But three years passed and during that time a war was fought and there were many severe and trying problems. We pulled through a critical period with considerable satisfaction and then came a recommendation for a consolidation of the two schools by the Dental Educational Council. I proposed two courses to those interested, insofar as 1 was personally concernedg I would step out, or I would give more time and assume full responsibility for the direction of the school with the hope of uniting both faculties. The union seemed timely and agreeable. This accomplished, the school faced three major problems as I saw it, a new building, an A rating and a university integration. In 1923 we had a new building and soon after an A rating. Full integration into a university did not occur until 1941. 1 am receiving this honor this evening, not for myself alone but for every member of our faculty. With- out a faithful, loyal, and energetic faculty and an enthusiastic alumni, our school could not occupy its present position as a fully accredited and useful institution. I give full credit to every person who has served or is serving on our faculty for the part they have had in the educational development of our school. At this time it is fitting for me to express my appreciation of the President of our University, Dr. Clarence R. Decker, for his enthusiasm and his educational ambitions for the School of Dentistry, and to the Board of Trustees for their support and encouraging felicitations at all times. But as we look about us, as a family, we must feel not only a sense of duty done but also feel anxiety lest we fall below the level of our achievement. It is necessary that constancy of mind and persistency of purpose shall persuade the initiative of all concerned for the best interests of den- tistry as one of the major factors in preserving the health of the people and restoring to usefulness that which the ravages of disease have wrought. When men of worth and vision are convinced of the worthiness of a purpose no argument of Satan can distract them. We have just witnessed the rewards of our nation's mental strength in hundreds of ways during the great world conflict. My ambitions for our school are numerous, but mainly progressively better teaching, more trained teachers, and with Dr. Decker a new building with appointments of excellency for the training of cultured men and women for service to our citizens. The greatest hope for the dental fraternity-in these troublous times especially and in fact, always lies in the closest cooperation, the most implicit confidence, and the highest degree of solidarity of aims and principles among our members. These things are possible only if every one of us conducts himself at all times with the most meticulous professional courtesy, based upon the altruistic desire that the greatest good may accrue to the greatest number. - Pr. RINEHART, E Dean, School of Dentistry. The Buslzwhacker PAC-E l 1

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,. .vww ' DEAN RINEHART,S RESPONSE IN PART As Guest of Honor At the Testimonial Banquet March 20, 1946 Mr. Chairman, Ladies, Gentlemen and Friends: We learn our virtues from the friends who love us -our faults from the enemies who hate us. Al- though it has been said, it takes a choice friend to tell us of our mistakes but shield them from others, I think we usually know our friends no matter what they tell us. We cannot expect to find a friend without faults although upon an occasion such as this, one might believe he had few faults and he had accomplished the impossible. I know I have plenty of faults and my accomplishments are largely due to my wife and my fortunate selection of a faculty. I am highly com- plimented and pleased, who wouldn't be-it's a human fradity. I wish to speak deeply this evening in behalf of those of our Alumni who have sacrificed their per- sonal interests for the security of our country. Without a murmur over six hundred of our Alumni went into the service. From every camp and from the battle lines we have heard repeatedly of the excellent service rendered by our graduates. Twenty thousand dentists responded to the call and we who stayed at home must not fail to show them our sincere appreciation and profound gratitude for the sacrifices they made and the service they rendered. We must not falter in our assistance to them in their problem to relocate and reestablish their practices. PAGE 10 The Bushwlfzacker 4 EELS?-B' AW -P -5-use

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DR. F. M. CALMES Associate Director of the Clinic is Dr. Calmes, but the student comes in contact with this versatile man more in the fields of diagnosis and radiology than he does on the clinic floor. Active in alumni affairs, Dr. Calmes has probably done more to bind the graduates together than any other man. He is faculty adviser of The Explorer, and is always willing to help the student who is honest and diligent. 'A DR. CHASTAIN G. PORTER Dr. Porter, who heads the Prosthetics Department, always has a good word for the student of dentistry, and is always ready with a helping hand. A specialist in his field, Dr. Porter has had the experience and possesses the knowledge to help the student become a better practitioneer in the field of prosthetics. As one of the advisors of 'cAmerican Prosthetics, Dr. Porter is keenly interested in his branch of dentistry, and can always explain any new techniques that may be developed along the lines of prosthetic dentistry. DR. P. W. HUNTINGTON Dr. Forrest W. Huntington is the man most of the students remember as the man who teaches chemistry and dental ma- terials. But to those who know him a little better, he is a man who is always doing a little extra to help the student-and never asking credit for anything. 'cSpike,' is always ready to help the honest student who is trying to help himself. And to those students who aren't trying to help themselves, he also tries to help. Dr. Huntington will be remembered long after we leave the halls of this university. PAGE 12 The Bushwhacker H man incic of II he h tory puter stree Stud' H he v but