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Ortlzodontitr
Before closing this addrebs, I wish to Lhank the mrmber~ oi thii
ORTHODONTIC
M
APPRECIATION*
R. PRESIDENT and Gentlemen of the AUumni Society of the Dewey School of Orthodontia : After receiving the second letter, from the chairman of the program committee, stating that in order to make this the greatest meeting in the history of this society, every alumnus was espected to contribute to the program, through my appreciation of the already great accomplishments of this society and my loving gratitude toward iLs founder and members, I have consented, though conscious that my sense of dut!, is greater than my ability. Therr is nothing of clinical nor scientific value in this paper, but if in its consummation you should find some intrinsic stimulation, I shall feel repaid for this exertion. The development of orthodontic appreciation has followed closely the development of orthodontic science and has its culmination in the successful appliIn the beginning of his own cation of the practical principles of orthodontia. career, in a community where modern orthodotltia has never before been practiced9 the orthodontist should be keen enough to recognize the difference between mere orthodontic enthusiasm and real orthodontic appreciation. The former, while a necessary element, may be inspired by plaster models and various regulating appliances which serve only to the imagination and enthusiasm of both his patient5 and himself. Such enthusiasm is based upon unfinished work, while on the other hand, through the intelligent application of the scientific principles of orthodontia, this enthusiasm resolves itself finally, into the appreciation of finished work, thus slowly establishing in the minds of the community that confidence and recogxtion which orthodontic treatment deserves. Malocclusion of the teeth and its treatment has, in all periods of civilization and intelligence, attracted, in var!;ing degrees, the attention of writers and prac’ titioners of both dentistry and medicine as is attested by Dr. M’einberger’s excellent “History of Orthodontia” in which is sho\vn pictures of the crudest appliance? From these crude appliand the most primitive conceptions of their application. ances and primitive conceptions a few men, who had both the ability and inclination, have developed a direct and positive science, a science embracing sufficient work and study to occupy the entire time and consideration of the most learned scientists and practitioners of the present time. Those men who are the greatest
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factors in developing modern orthodontia, realizing the enormity of the subject, are insisting that orthodontia is a specialty in the field of dentistry, requiring special training and equipment for its successful performance. This is the child age. Never before in the history of the world has there been so much serious thought devoted to the care and development of child life. In every development of organized society there are those who are interesting themselves in the welfare of the child. Educators and scientists are exerting their energies to the mental and physical development of the child. Orthodontia is recognized as a material factor in both. Everybody is interested in this new science. The public confidence in orthodontia can by no other method be measured than by the success of the treatment attending it. The appreciation of orthodontia, then, is in direct proportion to the success or failure of the men performing the service. In many communities orthodontic appreciation is rapidly devel-oping, while in-others, I do believe on account of the character of work already performed, this appreciation will be long deferred.
European
Orthodontia
Society
JIy Dear Fellow Members! Two and a half years have almost passed since we had our last, very successful, meeting ! Hardiy could one at that time have believed that we would be obliged to postpone our next meeting so long,-Abut the terrible war which, since this time, has been devastating Europe, naturally makes international professional meetings impossihle. Still the science of orthodontia, in its modification, has made enormous progress in all the different belligerent countries and has proved to be an absolutely indispensable and much needed help in war-surgery, in the treatment of facial wounded soldiers, and it is most gratifying to dental science in general, but to orthodontia in special, that so many human beings, otherwise spoiled for their whole life have, through our art and by our professional brothers, been treated aild cured. Together with our mo’st sincere wishes for you and yours for the coming new year, we express the hope that the interest in our science, when peace is restored, will be strong enough to bring in all our members together again, joined in earnest work for the progress of orthodontia, to the benefit of mankind !-Cordially yours, G. Lind, President IL 0. S., Keizersgracht 542, Amsterdam, H’olland. Xew Year, 1917
l’he
I~7terrratior7al
Jouri7ul
4
Ortlzodontitr
Before closing this addrebs, I wish to Lhank the mrmber~ oi thii
ORTHODONTIC
M
APPRECIATION*
R. PRESIDENT and Gentlemen of the AUumni Society of the Dewey School of Orthodontia : After receiving the second letter, from the chairman of the program committee, stating that in order to make this the greatest meeting in the history of this society, every alumnus was espected to contribute to the program, through my appreciation of the already great accomplishments of this society and my loving gratitude toward iLs founder and members, I have consented, though conscious that my sense of dut!, is greater than my ability. Therr is nothing of clinical nor scientific value in this paper, but if in its consummation you should find some intrinsic stimulation, I shall feel repaid for this exertion. The development of orthodontic appreciation has followed closely the development of orthodontic science and has its culmination in the successful appliIn the beginning of his own cation of the practical principles of orthodontia. career, in a community where modern orthodotltia has never before been practiced9 the orthodontist should be keen enough to recognize the difference between mere orthodontic enthusiasm and real orthodontic appreciation. The former, while a necessary element, may be inspired by plaster models and various regulating appliances which serve only to the imagination and enthusiasm of both his patient5 and himself. Such enthusiasm is based upon unfinished work, while on the other hand, through the intelligent application of the scientific principles of orthodontia, this enthusiasm resolves itself finally, into the appreciation of finished work, thus slowly establishing in the minds of the community that confidence and recogxtion which orthodontic treatment deserves. Malocclusion of the teeth and its treatment has, in all periods of civilization and intelligence, attracted, in var!;ing degrees, the attention of writers and prac’ titioners of both dentistry and medicine as is attested by Dr. M’einberger’s excellent “History of Orthodontia” in which is sho\vn pictures of the crudest appliance? From these crude appliand the most primitive conceptions of their application. ances and primitive conceptions a few men, who had both the ability and inclination, have developed a direct and positive science, a science embracing sufficient work and study to occupy the entire time and consideration of the most learned scientists and practitioners of the present time. Those men who are the greatest
X-Ray
Maclzifze Construction
,333
factors in developing modern orthodontia, realizing the enormity of the subject, are insisting that orthodontia is a specialty in the field of dentistry, requiring special training and equipment for its successful performance. This is the child age. Never before in the history of the world has there been so much serious thought devoted to the care and development of child life. In every development of organized society there are those who are interesting themselves in the welfare of the child. Educators and scientists are exerting their energies to the mental and physical development of the child. Orthodontia is recognized as a material factor in both. Everybody is interested in this new science. The public confidence in orthodontia can by no other method be measured than by the success of the treatment attending it. The appreciation of orthodontia, then, is in direct proportion to the success or failure of the men performing the service. In many communities orthodontic appreciation is rapidly devel-oping, while in-others, I do believe on account of the character of work already performed, this appreciation will be long deferred.
European
Orthodontia
Society
JIy Dear Fellow Members! Two and a half years have almost passed since we had our last, very successful, meeting ! Hardiy could one at that time have believed that we would be obliged to postpone our next meeting so long,-Abut the terrible war which, since this time, has been devastating Europe, naturally makes international professional meetings impossihle. Still the science of orthodontia, in its modification, has made enormous progress in all the different belligerent countries and has proved to be an absolutely indispensable and much needed help in war-surgery, in the treatment of facial wounded soldiers, and it is most gratifying to dental science in general, but to orthodontia in special, that so many human beings, otherwise spoiled for their whole life have, through our art and by our professional brothers, been treated aild cured. Together with our mo’st sincere wishes for you and yours for the coming new year, we express the hope that the interest in our science, when peace is restored, will be strong enough to bring in all our members together again, joined in earnest work for the progress of orthodontia, to the benefit of mankind !-Cordially yours, G. Lind, President IL 0. S., Keizersgracht 542, Amsterdam, H’olland. Xew Year, 1917