with the methods of detection, isolation, and identification of the micro-organisms that act as factors in diseases of the mouth and teeth. Advanced students will find ample material and apparatus at hand for carrying on original research work. The course in Pathology is along general lines; the students are shown the gross specimens, and are then required to stain sections of these specimens, examine them with the microscope, and make notes and drawings. Circulatory disturbances, the various phases of degeneration and inflammation, and the character of tumors form the basis of the work. The best results in these studies being attained by frequent periods in the laboratories, the courses will be concentrated into one and one-half hour periods from 8 to 9:30 a.m. alternate days for a period of 9 weeks. DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE. A special course of lectures on Dental Jurisprudence will be given to the third-year class by Louis Bartlett, Ph.B., LL.B., at a specially appointed time during the session. LIBRARY. ROBERT E. KEYS, D.D.S., Librarian. During the Session of 1908-09 the policy of the College has been one of systematic development, and in pursuance of this policy, at the request of the Faculty, the Board of Regents appointed a Librarian who has full charge of this department. He is assisted by six students, two from each class, each of whom gives one hour per week regularly, so that the library is open each day at a stated hour. A system of classification and indexing is being developed whereby those interested in the art and science of Dentistry may be enabled to refer to the literature on any subject or any author at a moment's notice. During the year about twenty latest edition text and reference books have been added to the library, which now numbers over 300 volumes, and 53 volumes of Dental Journals have been bound and placed on file. An effort is being made to complete the entire volumes of the dental journals, and to date about 1700 numbers have been contributed. On a loose sheet enclosed will be found a list of journals desired to complete our files and the department will be pleased to defray transportation expense on such contributions. The students and fraternities are taking a deep interest in the development of the library, and are interesting the Alumni, some of whom have already made contributions. Through the College Agency the trade discounts allowed on the sale of books are used for the purchase of new books, and about $30 worth of new texts have been secured in this manner during the present year. The following is a list of the accessions during this term: CONTRIBUTIONS. Text-book of Physiology, Howell, Professor S. S. Maxwell. Operative Dentistry, Fillebrown, Dr. C. A. Litton. Chaff, 1905, O'Connell, Dr. W. F. Sharp. Chaff, 1908, Gurley, Dr. J. E. Gurley and Dr. L. C. Brownton. Chaff, 1909, Burson, David Hugh Burson and Donald W. Forbes. Anatomy and Histology of the Mouth and Teeth, Broomell, Dr. E. G. Smyth. Operative Dentistry, Vols. 1 and 2, Black, Psi Omega Fraternity. Malocclusion of the Teeth, Angle, Dr. J. B. Tufts. Emergencies in Abstract, McCurdy, Med. Abst. Pub. Co. Anatomy Abstract, McCurdy, Med. Abst. Pub. Co. Atlas (Handbook of Dentistry), Prieswerk, W. B. Saunders & Co. Dental Metallurgy, Hodgen, C. V. Mosby Med. Book and Pub. Co. Dental Pathology, Materia Medica and Therapeutics, Prinz, C. V. Mosby Med. Book and Pub. Co. Dental journals contributed by Dr. Frank L. Platt, Dr. R. H. Allen, Dr. John S. Marshall, Dr. O. P. Roller, Dr. J. D. Fogarty, Dr. J. G. Sharp, Dr. R. E. Keys, Dr. J. P. Parker, Consolidated Dental Mfg. Co., J. W. Rooch, Dr. J. M. Stalder, Dr. Louis Graham, Dr. G. H. Casaday, Dr. L. V. Levinger, Dr. W. H. Mayhew, Dr. W. F. Sharp, Dr. F. W. Bliss, C. J. Broad, J. W. Edwards Co., H. D. Justi & Co. Dental Digest, by Dr. J. N. Crouse. PURCHASES. Dental Materia Medica, Therapeutics and Prescription Writing, Long. Chemistry, Attfield. Toxicology, Dwight-Pederson. Materia Medica and Pharmacology, Osborne. Notes on Dental Porcelain, Gilbert. Teeth Regulation, Knapp. Administration of Nitrous Oxid and Oxygen, Hewitt. Oral Pathology and Practice, Barrett. Operative Dentistry, Vols. 1 and 2, Black. Operative Dentistry, 2 volumes, Johnson. Dental Pathology and Therapeutics, Burchard. Charts of the Teeth in Health and Disease, Harrison. MUSEUM. The Museum contains a collection of anatomical specimens, crude drugs and chemicals, pathological specimens, metallurgical and mineralogical specimens, artificial dentures, early and modern, of all kinds, materials for the manufacture of teeth, large casts of teeth for illustrating operative dentistry, mammoth wooden teeth for the same purpose, instruments and apparatus used in earlier periods in dentistry, and specimens indicating the progress and methods of teaching dental technics. There is also a fine collection of skulls of animals for the study of comparative odontology. A very large and valuable collection of casts of irregularities has accumulated from the College clinic and from private practice. These show cases before and after treatment, and also the appliances by which the changes were accomplished. All members and friends of the profession are invited to contribute books, pamphlets, and journals, charts, anatomical, physiological and pathological specimens, casts of deformities and irregularities of the teeth and associated parts, or anything that will be useful and instructive. These contributions will be placed in the library and museum, and marked with the names of the donors. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. The object of the Association is the promotion of the highest excellence in the science and art of dentistry and dental education, the welfare of its members, and the interests of its alma mater. The membership is composed of members of the Faculty and all graduates of the College of Dentistry, University of California, who are legal and ethical practitioners. Except during the years 1906 and 1907, the Association has held annual clinical meetings during commencement week. In May, 1908, under the Presidency of Dr. Harold L. Seeger, a very successful meeting was held, a new constitution provisionally adopted and plans laid for a more active organization; quarterly clinics and the establishment of an Alumni journal being some of the progressive steps proposed. During the session of 1908-09 the Association held two well attended clinics at the College building, under the supervision of the Director of Clinics, assisted by a committee from the Association. These clinics, one being confined to gold inlays and the other to dental porcelain, proved so beneficial that it has been proposed to continue them quarterly during the coming session. The officers for the year 1908-09 are: Robt. E. Keys, President. Geo. T. McDaniel, Vice-President. Louis Graham, Secretary. Sherrell W. Hall, Treasurer. Trustees: Jas. G. Sharp, Harold L. Seager, Guy S. Millberry, J. B. Tufts, C. E. Post. THE STUDENT BODY. During the last two sessions of the College of Dentistry, the student activities have been manifested in well attended meetings and especially in projecting two permanent features in their associated interests, both of which have arisen from student initiative. The first was the inauguration of a series of lectures, delivered bi-weekly, in the evening, upon general scientific or medical subjects, not included in the curriculum and of special value to students of dentistry. The second project was the foundation of a Students' Loan and Scholarship Fund, with the double object, first, of helping financially those deserving students who through unforeseen circumstances might be obliged to leave college for a lack of funds, and second, when the fund has reached its full amount to award scholarships in cash, to stimulate the students to a higher proficiency in their general knowledge. The plan outlined by E. G. Smyth, '08, was finally adopted after thorough discussion and presented to the Faculty and the Board of Regents, who, after some modification to facilitate the management and disposition of the fund, adopted the same. The resolutions appended hereto provide for a permanent fund, the income from it to be awarded as cash scholarships or fellowships to students for the highest attainments in clinical work and didactic work who have completed one-third of the course. The plans first considered for the establishment of the fund provided for a small monthly assessment paid by all of the students, but this plan met with some opposition and it was finally decided that students are to be asked to contribute as they can, and that alumni who are established in practice and especially those who have received the benefits of the fund while in college are expected to contribute from time to time, as their means permit, and all others who are interested in this project are asked to aid in completing the fund. The moneys collected are remitted to the Board of Regents through the Dean's office and safeguards for auditing have been provided. Probably none of the present student body will profit directly by this step, but it is certain that all will contribute when able, and it is hoped that this opportunity for helping to advance the science of dentistry in a practical manner will not be neglected by the profession in general. |