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Frank M. Casto, President-elect
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Communications-Contributed articles, illustrations, letters, books for review. and all other matter pertaining to the editorial department should be addressed to the Editor, Dr. H. C. Pollock, 4482 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, MO. All communications in regard to advertising, subscriptions, change of address, etc.. should be addressed to the publishers, The C. V. Mosby Company, 3523-25 Pine Blvd., St. Louis, MO. Illustrations-Such half-tones and zinc etchings as in the judgment of the editor are necessary to illustrate articles will be furnished when photographs or drawlngs are supplied by the authors of said articles. Advertisements - Objectionable advertisements will not be accepted for publication in this Journal. Forms close flrst of month preceding date of issue. Advertising rates and sizes on application. Change of Address-The publishers should be advised of change of subscriber’s address about flfteen days before date of issue with both new and old addresses given. Nonreceipt of Copies-Complaints for nonreceipt of copies or requests for extra numbers must be received on or before the flfteenth of the month of publication: otherwise the supply may be exhausted.
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EDlTORlALS Frank M. Caste, President-Elect the readers of THE INTERNATIONAL FOR CHILDREN is the honor conferred upon Frank M. Casto by the American Dental Association, in electing him president-elect during the recent centennial meeting in Chicago. An enumeration in detail of the professional activities of this dynamic individual over a period of years, dating back to 1898, would be just about as voluminous as an enumeration of the individual aerial conquests of a Lindbergh. Following, however, are a few of his foremost activities. He has been dean of the School of Dentistry, Western R.eserve University, from 1917
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and still cont.inues in that position; he holds degrees in dentistry, medicine, and pharmacy from Ohio &ate University; he was graduated from the Angle School of Orthodontia in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1902. Besides carrying on an extensive and active practice in orthodontia in the city of Cleveland, Ohio, since 1902, he has been vigorous and active in dental affairs throughout America for many years. The American Dental Association has elected as its next leader, a man of outstanding, native talent; one of wide and extensive contacts and experiAll add to his value as a leader rnce, even apart from the dental profession. of the organization. The readers of this Journal will be pleased that the American Dental Association has chosen Dr. Casto, recognizing his ability as an organizer, at a time of all times when the professions need forceful, careful leadership. Another pioneer in orthodontia and children’s dentistry has been elevated to the highest position in organized dentistry.
The Committee for Dental Health Survey T THE suggestion of the Chairman of the Committee on Legislation, Dr. Homer C. Brown, the House of Delegates took action at the meeting in Buffalo, New York, which authorized the creation of a Committee for Dental Health Survey.
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Present conditions have made many realize the need and importance of obtaining more detailed information pertaining to dental health, particularly to the dental health of children. Accordingly, the president of the American Dental Association consulted the United States Public Health Service to ascertain just how much interest the Department of Public Health might have in a dental survey of America. Later, at a conference arranged between representatives of the American Dental Association and these allied departments, along with SurgeonGeneral Hugh S. Cumming and Chief Dental Surgeon of the United States Public Health Service, C. T. Messner, the Surgeon-General approved the idea, and assigned experienced officers of the Public Health Service to direct this fact-finding survey, working in cooperation with the committee of the American Dental Association. The movement was approved by the Board of Trustees of the American Dent,al Association, cooperation was pledged, and $200 was appropriated for small, incidental expenses pertaining to organizat.ion. The president of the A. D. A. then appointed a committ.ee, known as the Committee for Dental Health Survey, composed of twenty-nine (29) members, representing the professional, educational, legislative, and civic phases of dentistry. The membership of the committee has been distributed geographically in order that its work may bo widely extended throughout the country. The Executive Council consists of the following members: Drs. C. T. Messner, Chairman,
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THE C. V. MOSBY CO., 3523025
Pine Blvd.,
Depots-Great F0reigll Brita+n-Henry Kimpton. 263 High Holborn. London, W. C.: At&ralasiu--Stirling & Co., 317 Collins Street, Modern Chambers, Melbourne ; India“Practical Medicine,” Egerton Street, Delhi : Pm-to Rico-Pedro C. Timothee. Rafael Cordero 68, San Juan, P. R. Subscription Rates-Single Copies, 75 cents. To any place in United States, Cuba, Porto Hawaii and Rico, Canal Zone, Mexico, Philippine Islands, $7.00 per year in advance. Under foreign postage, $7.40. Volume begins with Januarv and ends with December of each year. Remittances-Remittances for subscriptions should be made by check, draft, post office or express money order, payable to the publishers. The C. V. Mosby Company. Contributions-The editor will be pleased to consider the publication of original communications of merit on orthodontic and allied subiects. which must be contributed solely to this Journal. Opinions-Neither the editor nor the publisher holds himself responsible for the opinions of contributors, nor are they responsible for other than ,editorial statements. Reprints-The publishers will communicate with authors regarding reprints upon publication of paper. Entered
MONTH
BY
St. Louis, MO.
Communications-Contributed articles, illustrations, letters, books for review. and all other matter pertaining to the editorial department should be addressed to the Editor, Dr. H. C. Pollock, 4482 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, MO. All communications in regard to advertising, subscriptions, change of address, etc.. should be addressed to the publishers, The C. V. Mosby Company, 3523-25 Pine Blvd., St. Louis, MO. Illustrations-Such half-tones and zinc etchings as in the judgment of the editor are necessary to illustrate articles will be furnished when photographs or drawlngs are supplied by the authors of said articles. Advertisements - Objectionable advertisements will not be accepted for publication in this Journal. Forms close flrst of month preceding date of issue. Advertising rates and sizes on application. Change of Address-The publishers should be advised of change of subscriber’s address about flfteen days before date of issue with both new and old addresses given. Nonreceipt of Copies-Complaints for nonreceipt of copies or requests for extra numbers must be received on or before the flfteenth of the month of publication: otherwise the supply may be exhausted.
at the Post Office at St. Louis,
MO., as Second-Class Matter
EDlTORlALS Frank M. Caste, President-Elect the readers of THE INTERNATIONAL FOR CHILDREN is the honor conferred upon Frank M. Casto by the American Dental Association, in electing him president-elect during the recent centennial meeting in Chicago. An enumeration in detail of the professional activities of this dynamic individual over a period of years, dating back to 1898, would be just about as voluminous as an enumeration of the individual aerial conquests of a Lindbergh. Following, however, are a few of his foremost activities. He has been dean of the School of Dentistry, Western R.eserve University, from 1917
0
F MORE than passing significance JOURNAL
OF ORTHODONTIA
to
AND DENTISTRY
979
980
Editor&
and still cont.inues in that position; he holds degrees in dentistry, medicine, and pharmacy from Ohio &ate University; he was graduated from the Angle School of Orthodontia in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1902. Besides carrying on an extensive and active practice in orthodontia in the city of Cleveland, Ohio, since 1902, he has been vigorous and active in dental affairs throughout America for many years. The American Dental Association has elected as its next leader, a man of outstanding, native talent; one of wide and extensive contacts and experiAll add to his value as a leader rnce, even apart from the dental profession. of the organization. The readers of this Journal will be pleased that the American Dental Association has chosen Dr. Casto, recognizing his ability as an organizer, at a time of all times when the professions need forceful, careful leadership. Another pioneer in orthodontia and children’s dentistry has been elevated to the highest position in organized dentistry.
The Committee for Dental Health Survey T THE suggestion of the Chairman of the Committee on Legislation, Dr. Homer C. Brown, the House of Delegates took action at the meeting in Buffalo, New York, which authorized the creation of a Committee for Dental Health Survey.
A
Present conditions have made many realize the need and importance of obtaining more detailed information pertaining to dental health, particularly to the dental health of children. Accordingly, the president of the American Dental Association consulted the United States Public Health Service to ascertain just how much interest the Department of Public Health might have in a dental survey of America. Later, at a conference arranged between representatives of the American Dental Association and these allied departments, along with SurgeonGeneral Hugh S. Cumming and Chief Dental Surgeon of the United States Public Health Service, C. T. Messner, the Surgeon-General approved the idea, and assigned experienced officers of the Public Health Service to direct this fact-finding survey, working in cooperation with the committee of the American Dental Association. The movement was approved by the Board of Trustees of the American Dent,al Association, cooperation was pledged, and $200 was appropriated for small, incidental expenses pertaining to organizat.ion. The president of the A. D. A. then appointed a committ.ee, known as the Committee for Dental Health Survey, composed of twenty-nine (29) members, representing the professional, educational, legislative, and civic phases of dentistry. The membership of the committee has been distributed geographically in order that its work may bo widely extended throughout the country. The Executive Council consists of the following members: Drs. C. T. Messner, Chairman,