Historical Perspectives on the Evolution and Development of Organizations Committed to Excellence in Dental Education.

Today's organization that is committed solely to excellence in dental education, the ADEA (American Dental Educators Association) evolved from a wide variety of sources in the past 140 years. Exploration of that evolution has identified a wide range of organizations and philosophies, all of which have contributed immensely to the present-day structure of the ADEA.

A short account of forensic dentistry in France.

The earliest records and more recent cases where forensic dentistry has been used to identify bodies in France are described. The establishment of the French Society of Forensic Odontology is detailed.

The Manchester LV Society Sixtieth Anniversary.

A dental alumni society, whose members have met every year for the last 60 years.

Odontology and the history of medicine at the Royal Society of Medicine 1907-1960 and the contributions of Lilian Lindsay--Part One. The early years of the Royal Society of Medicine and the Section of Odontology.

This paper examines the foundation of the Royal Society of Medicine and the Sections of Odontology. It considers the remarkable achievements of Lilian Lindsay which were made at a time when the medical world was almost entirely dominated by men.

Odontology and the history of medicine at the Royal Society of Medicine 1907-1960 and the contributions of Lilian Lindsay. Part Two--Lillian Lindsay and the RSM.

This paper examines the foundation and early development of the Royal Society of Medicine and looks in further detail at the Section of Odontology and the Section of the History of Medicine. It then considers the remarkable contributions and achievements of Lilian Lindsay.

The origins and manufacture of the Society of Manchester Dental Alumni (SOMANDA) presidential medal.

The construction of the presidential medal of the Manchester Dental Alumni Society is described.

Happy sesquicentennial, MDS!

When I was asked to write an article celebrating 150 years of the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS), I wanted to focus on what I believe has been the key to our long-standing success--a solid organizational structure.

Presidentially speaking.

One of the Founders of the Massachusetts Dental Association (which would become the Massachusetts Dental Society upon its incorporation in 1865), Dr. Ira A. Salmon served as the Association's first leader. At the Associations first Annual Meeting in May 1864, Dr. Nathan C. Keep was elected President. Since then, 148 dentists have followed in his footsteps and served in the organization's highest role. The President is nominated by the Society's Nomination Committee and elected by the House of Delegates. Presidents are also required to serve as the Society's Vice President, President-elect, and Immediate Past President.

The MDS and dental education.

Massachusetts is fortunate to have three of the most prominent dental schools located right in our backyard: Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) has a long history with each of these three institutions, with many prominent MDS Officers and Trustees having graduated from these schools. To commemorate the MDS 150th anniversary, the Journal of the Massachusetts Dental Society asked the deans of the three dental schools to reflect on their school's relationship with the MDS.

The Massachusetts Dental Society: 150 years of greatness.

Over the last century and a half, the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) has evolved from a small group of dentists meeting to share knowledge into a complex, well-functioning organization of nearly 5,000 dentists that meets the needs of its members, as well as those of the general population. Its mission is dedicated to "improving the oral health of the public and professional development of its membership through initiatives in education, advocacy and promotion of the highest professional standards." What began as a small group of dentists has evolved into a large, effective body that has endeavored to better the practice of dentistry and improve the oral health of residents in the Commonwealth. And in 2014, the MDS is celebrating its Sesquicentennial.

Dental technology over 150 years: evolution and revolution.

A patient entering a dental office is often greeted and then checked in through the practice management system's digital appointment book. The provider is notified by an electronic signal that is visual, audible, or both. The patient is led to the treatment area and sits in a dental chair which is adjusted to the individual's size and position for the treatment, and the light is positioned. Sometimes a radiograph is taken, local anesthetic is delivered, and a handpiece--air turbine or electric--is used for the procedure. How different is this process today from a dentist treating a patient in 1864?

Sesquicentennial review: the making of a profession.

I shook my head on many occasions as I contemplated the changes in dentistry that have occurred over the past 150 years that I would discuss in this article, often thinking to myself, "How could the early dentists have possibly practiced dentistry every day under those circumstances and with those tools?" It made my own clinical career seem pretty easy but engendered in me great admiration for my predecessors and our profession.

A short history of the Royal Odonto Chirurgical Society of Scotland.

In the mid-19th Century, the practice of dentistry in Britain was unregulated and chaotic. Organised training was non-existent, and the public was unable to be assured of satisfactory, ethical treatment. A group of Scottish practitioners, led by John Smith, an Edinburgh surgeon, established the Odonto Chirurgical Society of Scotland in 1867 as an ethical dental society promoting education and regulation of the emerging profession. The Society has prospered over the years. It was granted the title "Royal" on the occasion of its centenary in 1967, and approaches its 150th year with confidence.

Harold C. Slavkin: A Transformative Leader of Our Times.

Harold (Hal) C. Slavkin, DDS, the 22nd president of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (1993 to 1994), died on December 22, 2023. During a career that spanned almost 6 decades, Hal distinguished himself as an international authority on craniofacial biology and an advocate for oral health equity. He served as dean of the University of Southern California's dental school, founded the school's Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology, created the nation's first PhD program in craniofacial biology, and served as the sixth director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Hal's studies of the molecular and cellular underpinnings of craniofacial malformations prepared him to champion translational research later in his career, when his work with patient advocates revealed the importance of applying new discoveries to clinical practice. A visionary thinker, skilled administrator, progressive educator, compelling communicator, researcher, scholar, and mentor, Hal was known as a Renaissance leader. He rejoiced in fostering collaborative synergies among people and organizations. Throughout his life, family was his central grounding force. He and his wife, Lois, advanced a wide range of social and community initiatives and took great pride in their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. We remember Hal for his indelible spirit, unflappable enthusiasm for science, fierce advocacy for social justice, and infectious zest for life. Here, we outline his multidimensional accomplishments through the lenses of academia, government, and nonprofit organizations. Although it is with heavy hearts that we bid goodbye to this remarkable man, our spirits are lightened by the many gifts he left behind.