SOCIETY NOTES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS rectors will be elected and such other business transacted as should come before the Ass0- ciation. ‘All members are urgently requested to be present, By order of Board of Directors, ‘J. G. Rew, President, D.M. Gautte, Vice-President’ and Treas., E, W. Button, Sec'y, 55 E, Washington St.. Chicago, I Chicago Dental Society Srxry-enerit ANNUAL MEETING AND CLINIC ‘Tire Chicago Dental Society wishes to an- nounee the 1929 Annual Meeting and Clinie at the Stevens Hotel, January 14th to 16th Please take notice of change from the Drake Hotel to the Stevens Hotel, with its 3000 rooms ranging from $4.00 and upward, with deal conditions for staging the yearly classic. 'AIl members of the American Dental Asso- ciation are cordially invited to attend. Pre Timinary programs will be mailed to sll mem hers of the A. D. A. some time in December of this year. The program will be divided into eighit Sections as follows Seotion I—Operative Dentistry Chairman—O. J. Olafsson, 55 E. Wash- ington St.; Seoretary—E. J. Krejet, 7060 Clyde Ave. Section II—Full Dentures: Chairman—R. 0. Schlosser, Northwestern University; Seoretary— TE. C. Pendleton, Chicago College. Seotion HI—Partiat Dentures; Crown and Bridge: Chairman—Stanley D, Tylman, 185 N. Wabash Ave.; Seoretary—W. H. ‘Kubacki, 2049 Milwaukee Ave, Section IV-—Mouth Hygiene, Children’s Den- istry: Chairman—E. B. Graham, 68 B. Wash: igton St.; Secretary—E, W. Swanson, 25 E, Washington St. Section V—Orthodontia. Chairman—B. 0. Sippy, 30 N. Michigan Ave.; Seoretary—G. R. Baker, 708. Church St,, Bvanston, Section VI—Oral Pathology: Chairman—E. H. Hatton, Northwestern University; Secretary—J. R. Blayney, Uni- versity of Hilinois, Section VIE—Oral Surgery. Chairman—J. E. Schaefer, 55 B. Wash- igton St.; Secretary—Bli Olech, 4259 W. Madison St. Section VIH—Radiotogy Chairman—B, H. ‘Thomas, 30 N. Mich. igan Ave.; Seoretary—M. A. Root, r., 636 Chureh St, Evanston, 1139 ‘The Program Committee is under the di- rection of Dr. Frederick B. Noyes, assisted by Drs. Stanley D. Tylman, Vice-Chairman, 1. G. Jirka, Charles R. Baker and Howard’ Alex: lander. Louis E. Jetixex, President, "Huco G. FisHen, Sec'y) 185 N. Wabash Ave,, Chicago, TI. Eastern Association of Graduates: of the Angle School of Orthodontia ‘Tue meetings for the season of 1928-29 willbe held at the Vanderbilt Hotel, New York City, on Monday and Tuesday, January 28 and 29, 1929, and the annual’ meeting, which will be a get-together meeting of the ‘Angle School Alumni, on Monday and Tues: day, May 6 and 7, 1928. , Sanriey Buttes, Sec'y, 576 Fifth Ave, New York City. Dental Society of the State of New York ‘Tue Dental Society of the State of New York will hold its sixty-first annual meeting at Rochester, N. ¥., on May 15, 16 and 17, 1920. ‘A cordial invitation is extended to all ethi cal dentists who are members of state societies to attend. The Society will also be pleased to extend a cordial welcome to all ethical Canadian dentists. For information with reference to the ex- hibits, write to E.G. Link, 226 Cutler Build ing, Rochester, N. 'Y.; clinics, John 'T. Me- Intee, Chairman, Cutler Building, Rochester, N. Yo; literary exercises, ete., A. B. Burkhart, Secretary, 57 B. Genesee St,’ Auburn, N. Y. ‘ALD. Bonkwant, Sec’y, Auburn, N.Y, Towa State Dental Society ‘Tne, sixty-seventh annual meeting of the Towa State Dental Society will meet at Cedar Rapids, Towa, May 7, 8, 9, 1929. JouN’ ScHoLTEN, See’y, Cedar Rapids, Towa. Hyatt Study Club In the fall of 1927, at the instigation of Dr. Thaddeus P. Hyatt, a group of men met to consider the possibility of evolving an op: erative procedure for the prevention of caries ‘The regular monthly sessions were productive of much interesting discussion and. certain Imore of less established data, were formulated as a working basis (4) That enamel is the hardest tissue in the human body, composed for the most part of inorganic substance and that its chief fume1140 tion is to serve as a protective covering for the more vital fasuet of dentin and pulp fgainatbneteria, mechanical, ehentical and ‘ermal irritants (G2) That the enamel is completely formed prior to the eruption of the toot: the enamel- producing calls, the ameloblasts, becoming ompletely atrophied, and for that reason the fname nlike ‘the dentin, does not possess the very Important property of repair (6) That constitutional conditions will ix fluence changes in the dental tissues and par tiewlariy nutritional. deficiences and. parathy- Foldal dysfunction, in that the bodily reserve Of calcium sails may become diminished and tay thereby diminish the calcium content of {ie dental tastes, lowering their general tone fc pesape ang them more prone to bs (D) Tht the smallest opening inthe enamel Conducive to'a bacterial colonization and () That pite and fieeures are natural de feels, evidentes, of improper ‘coalescence of the primary parts, (2) That based upon the statisti ev ence of "an" examination of about 19,000 mouths. at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, under the direction of Dr. Thaddeus P. Hyatt, hy far the largest number of car ons cavities have their origin in pits snd fis ftires, and for that reason the adjestive “pre Carious" was prefixed to pity and Basures by fhe ‘naninout consent of the Hyatt Study cian! (a) ‘Tht caries appears to progress much more rapidly in dentin than in enamel and ‘Herein Hes the grentest danger of precarious pite and flsures, in that the dentin may be Eppreciahly destroyed. hefore there ie any aed desraction ofthe enel atthe pant (i) "That to establish an operative pro- cedure that, would eliminate preeavious pits find fasten would prove to be a definite step inthe direction of preventing a large propor ton of carious cavities, Prompted hy the above data, the following plan ‘of investigstion was adopted (1) To standardize the terminology to be employed in" connection” with prophylactic slantatoms. (2) To evolve a comprehensive diagnostic ocedue for the detection of precarious pits End fissures and to determine che age at which the operative procedure should be instituted (3) To evolve an operative procedure that wilt necessitate: the removal of the least Emount of tooth ‘substance and_yet, at the Same time, secure the maxiium amount of protection for the dentin and pulp (4) To standardize the instrumentaria, (5) To standardize the filing materia. Three subcommittees were appointed. to carry ‘on’ thete. investigations. "The. Hyatt Study Club believes it ie desirable to seoure ‘TIE DENTAL costs ‘the codperation of all members of the dental profession throughout, the world who are in- terested in the possibilities of prophylactic odontotomy, and. therefore cordially invites ‘them to correspond with us. "AIL letters to be addressed to the Secretary, Dr. Joseph E. Kauffman, 110 East 54th St, New York City. M. Dragon, Chairman, LeRoy L. Harman, Mavaren Writs, Publication Committee, Educational and Efficiency Society for Dental Assistants, First District, N.Y. ‘Tux Educational and Efeteney Society for Dental Assiatants, First District, N.Y lad ite frst regular meeting for the season of 1626 on Tuesday, October 9, at'S nae, ae the Academy of Medicine, 2 1. 103d Sk, New Yorks City "Thin meeting was of great interest to all present, as Di, 1. 8. Miller spoke most tx. pressively-on the “Value and Possiiliies of A Brond. Health Viewpoint” Misses Robina MeMfurdo and Mae Quinn read reports of the convention held at Minneapolis i August. A te raul meting Pueniay Novemer 13, 1028, the Society will have a full demon ‘tration and table clinics of the daily routine of the dental assistant. inher ofce. This Should prove beneficial to. the profession, es. Decilly’to the assistants, and & hearty inv EiGon is extended to the same, "A\paper wil te given by Amelia J. Bulleld. ‘The Society tects regularly on the second Tuesday eve ning of each month, October to May inclusive, at the Academy of Medicine, 2 E 108d. St, New ‘ork City. “Te in hoped that member’ of the profession and” thelr aasistanta will frail themselves of the “welcome” which is always extended them. The Clinic Club meets the third Monday ot ‘each, month, October to. May inclusive Many’ interesting classes are being formed for this year and assistants who are members of ‘the Educational and Efficieney Society should endeavor to attend, as it fa a sure ameane of progress for the assistant, the doctor and the “The library is equipped with good titera: ture pertaining to our respective duties, and nay be borrowed. ‘Bontal assistants employed in ethiea! offices are ‘requested to. become members, na they ‘Will be given opportunities to realise their mbitions and idenls whieh progressive young Indies in our profession shot have Bibel Meyetuon, Chairman of Membership Committee, 1220" Bryant Ave, New York, ‘vil be glad to give any information Sheets J. Boucen, 190 Liberty ‘St. New York CitySOCIETY NOTES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Indiana Board of Dental Examiners ‘Tue Indiana Board of Dental Examiners will meet at 8 ant, November 12, 1928, at the State House, Indianapolis, Ind., in’ the House of Representatives Room, for the pur- pose of examining all applicants with proper credentials. AI! applications should be in the hands of the secretary one week before board: meeting. For applications, clinical requirements, and other information,” address JM. Hate, Seo’y-Treasurer, ‘Mt. Vernon, Thd. Connecticut Dental Commission ‘THE Connecticut Dental Commission will meet at Hartford, Conn,, on Tuesday, Weanes- day and Thursday, November 20, 21 and 22, 1928, to examine’ applicants for license to practise dentistry and dental hygiene and to transact any other business proper to come Defore them. For information, apply to Anriur B. Howes, Recorder, 80 Central Ave., Waterbury, Conn. Rhode Island Board of Registration A areertNa of the Rhode Island Board of Registration in Dentistry for the examination of candidates will be held at the State Hous Providence, R. I, Tuesday, Wednesday an ‘Thursday, December 11, 12 ‘and 13, 1928, be- ginning each day at 9 Ar Candidates shall present to the Secretary of this Board, at least one week before the examination, a written application on « form provided hy the Board, together with the ex- amination fee of $20.00. Auaene L, Mwwotex, Sec’y, 1108 Union Trust Bldg., Providence, RT. California Board of Examiners ‘Tue Board of Dental Examiners of Cali- fornia will conduet an examination for a license to practise dentistry in San Francisco, Calif, commencing December 8, 1928, at 8 AM. “The examination will be held at. the Native: Sons’ Hall, 410 Mason St., San Fran- eiseo, Calif. Complete credentials, together with the re. quired fee of $25.00, must he in the hands of the Secretary at least twenty days prior to ‘the examination. Only cashiers’ checks or ‘money orders aro accepted. 0. B. Jackson. Sec'y, 1024 Franklin St, Oakland, Calif Towa Board of Examiners ‘Tue Towa State Board of Dental Examiners will meet at the State University of Towa College of Dentistry, Iowa City, Iowa, Decem: 4141 ver 10, 11 12 and 13, 1028, at 9 at for the wurpose of examining applicants for license Tp"practise dentistry in Yow, An examina’ ton for dental hygienists will also be given. ‘For further information and. application blanks address, the State Department of Health, Capitol Building, Des Moines, Towa, ‘AIL papers. and credentials. must’ be filed with the Department at Teast fifteen days prior to date of examination. H.W. Guare, Director, Des Moines, Towa. Examination for Appointment to Dental Corps, U. S. Navy A compenimive examination for appoint- ‘ment to the Dental Corps of the United States Navy will begin December 3, 1928, at the U.8. Naval Medical School, Washington, D.C. Candidates. must be eltizens of the United States, hetween twenty-one and thirty-two years of age at the time of appointment and graduates of recognized dental schools, The examination will be both theoretical and clin- ical and the usual duration is about. seven days. Application forms and a circular of information may be obtained from the Chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Navy Department, Washington, D. C. No allowance is made for the expenses of applicants appear ing for examination. or information, apply to Bureau of Med icine and Surgery, Navy Department, Wash- ington, D. C. BR Smet, Surgeon-General, U. S, Navy. New Jersey Board of Registration Tue State Board of Registration and Bx amination in Dentietry”of New Jersey. will Hold "ts regular evauninations at venton, Nd, commencing December 3, 1028, and con: tinaing for five days thereafter. "The examination fee ie 25.005 refxamina- $10.00. cal tests required: Insertion of an approximal gold Ailing, with the approximat- ing tooth a postion, compound. spproxitaal Atialgam ‘ling anda’ silleate Ailing the ean Aidate to furnish own patient. Talting of ta pression, bite, selection of teeth, aztieulation End trial denture, the candidate to furnish ile own patient.” Practical examination in out No “Attention is invited to the following quo- talion from the dental law of New Jersey "Applicant shall present to seid Board a cor- tifente from the ‘Commissioner of Education of this State, showing that before entering « dental college, he. oF she had. obtained “an Seademie edeation, consisting of a. four-year Course of study in’am approved high school, or the equivatent thereat”14z In accordance with this law, the secretary will issue application blanks only upon pres entation of the required certificate from the Commissioner of Education, State House, Trenton, N. J. Application must be filed, complete, ten days before the date of the examination, No- vember 23, 1928, ‘Address’ all communications for further particulars to Joun C. Fonsytn, Sec'y, 148 W. State St,, Trenton, N, J. Pennsylvania Board of Examiners ‘THe next regular examination of the Penn- sylvania State Dental Council and Examining Board will be held in the Civil Service Room, City Hall, Philadelphia, and the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, on December 5, 6 and 7, 1928, ‘The practical work will be held fon Saturday, Decemher 8th, at. Temple Uni- versity, 18th and Buttonwood Sts., Philadel: phia. An examination for hygienists will be held at the same times and places. Applica: THE DENTAL cosmos tion papers may be secured from the Depart- ment of Publie Instruction, Harrisburg, For further information, address ‘ALEXANDER H. REYNOLDS, Seo'y, 4630 Chester Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. Minnesota Board of Examiners ‘Tue next meeting of the Minnesota State Board of Dental Examiners will be held Jan- uary 11, 1920, at the College of Dentiatry, . University of Minnesota, Minn. “Application, must be in the office of the secretary by Janu: ary Ist F. B. Comp, Sec'y, 601 Donaldson Bldg., Minneapolis, Minn. North Dakota Board of Examiners ‘Tue North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners will hold their next meeting at Grand Forks, N. D., January 8 to 11,1929. Applications for examination must be'in the hands of the secretary by December 29, 1928, Gikeir Moskau, Secy, Grand Forks, N.'D, UNITED STATES PATENTS APPLICABLE OR PERTAINING TO DENTISTRY ISSUED DURING SEPTEMBER 1928 September 4 1,682,784, to Tryove Gyruretor. Dental Drilling Apparatus. No, 1,682,904, to Rupoura L. Haxav. Dental Manikin, No. 1,083,267, to Cuesren P. SHoupy. Cen. trifugal Casting Machine. No, 1,083,353, to Groce M. Hoxuewsacx. Paralleling Mechanism. No, 1,683,458, to Hanky Ganmisos Haut, ‘Cleaning Deviee for False Teeth. September 11 No. 1,683,013, to Cunrton C. Hattowsnt, Ar tiffcial ‘Tooth. 1,683,614, to Cuurron C. Hattowsrn, Ar tificial ‘Tooth. 1,683,866, to Jemcary CHaNvuzn, ‘Tooth Sorubber. 1,683,047, to Marni J. Bancn¥ero. Brush for Cleaning Artificial Denture ,. 1,683,078, to MiLrox M. Konn, Appara tus for Producing Dentures. No. 1,884,143, to Oscar H, Prepen and Cuances R. Merrzten, “Dental Instru- ment, No. 1,684,252, to Groner W. Topo. Instrument, Dental September 18 1,684,893, to AtenED Gyst, tieulator. No. 1,684,417, to Haney A. Siuseman. Den- tisi’s Kit and Instrument Support. Dental Ar No. 1,684,523. to Laxe H, SPxrvxte.- Arti- ficial Tooth, September 25 No. 1,685,289, to Curent G. Minne. Arti fell Teeth, No. 1,685,541, to Cumrsre Joris. Arti ficial Teeth and Means for Fixing the Same. 1,685,599, to Jouw P. Fretenen. Col- lapsible Dental Chair. . 1,689,670, to Leo B. Evstan, sorhing Handpiece Shock-Ab-Subject Index for November 1928 ApNonaratiries, dental, clinical significance of, in neurology, 1065 Alpha ‘Omega Fraternity, 1188 Anatomy and Physiology, Dental, and Dental Histology (Human and Comparative) (Bibliographical), 1131 Appleton, J. L. T., jr and Earl Lehmer, “The Effect of Cigarette Smoking on the Num- her of Bacteria Removable in Mouth Rinsings,"" L111 Arches, light resilient, technique for appliance assemblage in application of, 1043 Armbrecht, Edward C., and Arthur L. Jones, “Secondary Syphilis Complicated by Septie Mouth,” 1085 Bapaxzs, Berwano B., “Calcium Oxalate in Disorders of Metabolism and Its Relation to Salivary Caleulus Formation,” 1122 Barthelemy, “A Rare Venereal Lesion,” re- view of, 1187 Berger, L,, “Uleeronecrotic Glossitis in Scarlet Fever,” review of, 1135 Badecker, Charles F., “ ‘Treatment of Sensitive ‘Teeth’ ” (Correspondence), 1133 “Bone as a Measure of Development” (Bib- Viographieal), 1131 Bourg, R., “Salivary Caleulus in Wharton's Duet,” review of, 1135 Carormne oxalate in disorders of metabolism ‘and its relation to salivary ealeulus for- mation, 1122 Caleulus, aalivary, in Wharton’s duet, 1135 California Board of Examiners, 1141 Chicago Dental Society, 1139 “Children’s Teeth and’ How to Use Them” (Bibliographical), 1130 Cigarette smoking, effect upon number of ‘mouth bacteria, 1111 Clinie, welfare fund dental, work of, 1087 Compound, removing from impression trays, 131 Connecticut Dental Commission, 1141 Crown, porcelain jacket, 1068 Daxrat Cours, U.S. Navy, examination for appointment to, 1141 Dental Protective Association of the United States, 1138 Denture, Partial, Construction’ (Bibliograph eal), 1130 Dentures, old, removing teeth from, 1131 Dietetics and Dentistry (Editorial), 1127 Eastens Association of Graduates of the Angle School of Orthodontia, 1199 Eastern Dental Society of the City of New York, 1138. Eaucational and Efficiency Society for Dental Assistants, First District, New York, 1140 Enamel, nature of, in carnivora and primates, 1136 Finst District (N. ¥.) Dental Society, 1138 Fish, E. W., “A Physiological Survey of the Nature of Enamel in Carnivora and Pri- mates,” review of, 1136 Foote, J. 8, “Bone as a Measure of Develop: ment” (Bibliographical), 1131 Forschner, L., “Otalgia Due to Mandibular “Arthritis,” review of, 1135 Frachtman, Morris, “Treatment of Vincent's Infection” (Hints), 1131 Gtossrris, ulecronecrotic, in scarlet fever, 1135 Grifin, Edward M., “Essentials of the Tech- nique for Appliance Assemblage in the Application of Light Resilient Arches,” 1043 Haves, Louts V., and Leo Winter, “The Use of the Ultraviolet and Heat Rays in Den- tal Surgery,” 1071 Hyatt Study Club, 1139 Inactep lower bicuspid, 1133 Indiana Board of Examiners, 1141 Towa Board of Examiners, 1141 Towa State Dental Society, 1139 Jones, Antnur L., and Edward C. Armbrecht, “Secondary Syphilis Complicated by a Septic Mouth,” 1085 Kexeoy, Epwano, “Partial Denture Con struction” (Bibliographical), 1130 Leman, Bans, and J. L. T. Appleton, jr. “The Effect of Cigaretio Smoking on tie Num ber of Bacteria Removable in Mouth Rins- ings,” 1111 Lesion, venereal, a rare, 1137xxii MacDoxatp, R. A, and J. W. Peek, “Skin Antisepsis with Iodin and Some New Sol- vents,” review of, 1137 McKay, F. S., "Vincent's Infection. A Sim- plified Treatment,” review of, 1137 Marriott, John E., “Removing Compound from Impression Trays” (Hints), 1131 “Removing ‘Teeth from Old Dentures” (Hints), 1131 Marshall, John A., “Experimental Findings in Nutrition Studies and Their Relation to Clinical Practice,” 1080 Melchior, Max, “Teeth ‘and Trigeminal New ralgia,” 1050 Minnesota Board of Examiners, 1142 Morishita, T., “Comparative Study of Certain Acidurie Organisms of Intestinal and Dental Origin,” review of, 1134 Nevnatcra, trigeminal, teeth and, 1030 New Jersey Board of Registration, 114 New York State Dental Society, 1139 North Dakota Board of Examiners, 1142 Nutrition studies, their relation to clinical practice, 1080 Oprenuent, A. “Prognathism from the An thropological and Orthodontic View: points,” 1092 Organisms, acidurie, of intestinal and dental origin, 1134 Otalgia due to mandibular arthritis, 1185 Parexts relating to dentistry, monthly record, 1142 Peck, J. W., and R. A. MacDonald, “Skin ‘Antisepsis with Todin and Some New Sol vents,” review of, 1137 Pennsylvania Board of Examiners, 1142 ‘THE DENTAL cosMos Prognathism from the anthropological and or- ‘thodontie viewpoints, 1092 Pulps, non-vital, saving teeth with, 1192 Pyorrhea, dentist having nurse give treatment for, 1136 Reese, Hans H., “The Clinical Signifleance of Dental Abnormalities in Neurology,” 1065 Rhode Tslan@ Board of Registration, 1141 Sanrrsxy, Joux, “The Work of th Fund Dental Clinic,” 1087 Sensitive teeth, treatment of, 1133, Sigma Epsilon Delta Fraternity, 1138 ‘Skin antisepsis with fodin and some new sol- Welfare vents, 1137 - Squires, William A., “The Porcelain Jacket Crown,” 1063 Syphilis, secondary, ‘complicated by a septic ‘mouth, 1085 Uxrraviouer and heat rays, use of, in dental surgery, 1071 Vascenr’s angina, treatment of, 1137 Vincent’s infection, treatment of, 1131 Vogt, Louis G., “Impacted Lower Bieuspid” (Correspondence), 1133 Waas, Minton JL, “Saving Teeth with Ne Vital Pulps” (Hints), 1132 Widdowson, ‘T. W., “Notes on Dental Anat- ‘omy and Physiology and Dental Histology (Human and Comparative)” (Biblio graphical), 1131 Winter, Leo, and Louis V. Hayes, “The Use ‘of the Ultraviolet and Heat Rays in Den- tal Surgery,” 1071This Issue at a Glance Essentials of the Technique for Appliance ‘Assemblage in the Application of Light Resilient Arches. By Epwano M. Grrr. Dn, Grivris in this article describes the detailed technique for the use of @ light resilient arch in orthodontie procedure, supplemented by the use of an attachment of his own design. He claims, among others, the following advantages in the use of this ap: pliance: Absolute control of the various physiological stresses brought about by the torsional action of the appliance; the distri- bution of pressure in group anchorage to min- imize danger of resorption of the tissues; minimum bulk of material in the applianee, thus lessening the interference with the lips, cheeks, ete.; easy maintenance of hygienic conditions; simplicity of application and re- pair Page 1058 ‘Teeth and Trigeminal Neuralgia. By Prof. ‘Dr. med. Max MELowroR. Dn, MELoHIOR gives a very interesting re- ‘view of the literature on and the various treatments for trigeminal neuralgia resulting from tooth conditions. He presents clinical reports of nine eases in which the teoth were the divect cause of the neuralgia and in which ‘cures were readily brought about by the cor- rection of the tooth conditions. He makes a very nice distinction between what he calls true neuralgias and dental neuralgias and confines his attention to the latter group. He deseribes his diagnostic procedure in a very clear manner and a close study of his method should he helpful to all who have to deal with this exceedingly diffieult and at times distress- ful condition Page 1050 The Porcelain Jacket Crown. ‘A. SQUIRES, By Weta Da, Squmues presents a brief but pertinent discussion of the esthetic value of the porce- lain jacket crown as a means of tooth resto- ration Page 1068 Dusrat, Cosntos, Vol. Isx, November 1928 ‘The Clinical Significance of Dental Ab- normalities in Neurology. By Hans Hi. Reese, MD. Dn, Reese offers a valuable study of the relation of dental abnormalities resulting from embryological disorders to neurology, and gives Some valuable suggestions with re gard to prenatal precautions to insure the proper development of the teeth ..Paye 1065 ‘The Use of the Ultraviolet and Heat Rays in Dental Surgery. By Leo Wrsten and Louis V. HAYES. ‘Twese authors are thoroughly cognizant of the value of the ultraviolet rays in the treat. ment of mouth conditions and describe quite {fully the action and proper application of the They have also included in the article clinical re ports of several cases which have heen suc- cessfully treated hy means of the ultraviolet rays Page 1071 various rays for therapeutic purpos Experimental Findings in Nutrition Stud- ies and Their Relation to Clinical Prac+ tice. By Joun Ausear Marsiact. Dr. Mansitane presents « most illuminating review of the work done in dietetics from the point of view of the development of the teeth. In his conelusions he expresses the opinion that diet is distinctly a predisposing cause ‘of dental caries and one which can be easily eliminated by proper treatment, but such treatment falls definitely within the sphere of the physician Page 1080 Secondary Syphilis Complicated by a Sep- tic Mouth, By Amruuz L, Joxes, M.D. and Eowanp C. Ameneecir, ‘Tue authors present here the clinical report of a ease of secondary syphilis, the treatment of which was materially aided by the estab- lishment of a hygienic condition of the mouth, Page 1085This Issue at a Glance ‘The Work of the Welfare Fund Dental Clinic. By Joun Sonursxy. ‘Dr. Sumrrsky recounts the history of the development and conduct of the welfare den- tal clinic connected with the Department of Public Safety of Philadelphia, the reading ‘of which should be interesting to all who are ‘engaged in dental welfare work and should offer some very valuable suggestions in the operation of stich a clinic, He also reports numerous eaes in which systemic conditions were distinctly attributable to dental condi: yng and in which cures were brought about by correction of the dental eauses. . Page 1087 Prognathism from the Anthropological and Orthodontic Viewpoints. By Prof Dr. A. Orresnen Dr, Oprexntern’s work in the orthodontic field is familiar to almost all orthodontists, and he speaks authoritatively with regard to the histologic phase and other phases of this subject, Simon's views with regard to estab: ishing a basio point from which to diagnose the relation of the jaws and teeth to the face and skull have attracted considerable atten- tion in the orthodontic world, and in this article Dr. Oppenheim has endeavored to show scientifically that Simon’s conclusions are un- sound. Dr. Oppenheim’s studies on the chang: ing relations of the mouth and teeth to the skull and face during the development of the individual are exceedingly interesting and comprise a distinct scientific contribution of inestimable value, not only to the seience of orthodontia but to the sciences of dentistry and anthropology as well. Dexrat-Cossios, Vol. Ix, November 1928 Dr. Oppenheim’s conclusions may be prac: tically summarized in the following sentence “Tt is. . . not possible to make a jaw or a tooth or the relation of hoth to a point of the skull the point of departure for a diag- nosis.” ‘The second instalment of this article will appear in our December issue and with it will be included a most valuable bibliog- raphy of the literature of this subject, Page 1092 ‘The Effect of Cigarette Smoking on the Number of Bacteria Removable in Mouth Rinsings. By J. L. 'T. Appueron, gm, and Eant. Lenseen. BECAUSE of the amount of discussion of the question of the germicidal value of tobacco in the oral cavity and too because of the searcity of definite information on this sub ject, the authors have undertaken an elabo- rate experimental study of the question. ‘The findings from these studies establish very definitely the inhibitory effect of tobacco smoke upon the bacteria of the oral cavity. Page 1111 Calcium Oxalate in Disorders of Metabo- lism and Its Relation to Salivary Cal- culus Formation, By Brnvarp B. Bs. ‘Tue question of ealeium metabolism is at present attracting most serious attention both in dental and medical circles. Dr. Badanes has here given attention to the relation of calcium metabolism to the formation of sali vary calculus, and his article constitutes a distinct contribution to the knowledge of the subject poe -Page 1122TF? b DEC) 1 799 DECEMBER 1928 VOL. LXX.—No. 12 THE DENTAL COSMOS A MONTHLY RECORD OF DENTAL SCIENCE DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF THE PROFESSION EDITOR EDWARD C. KIRK, D.D.S., Sc.D., LL.D. ASSOCIATE EDITOR L. PIERCE ANTHONY, D.D.S., F.A.C.D. PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE S.S.WHITE DENTAL MANUFACTURING Co. 211 SOUTH TWELFTH STREET- PHILADELPHIA. PRICE, $1.50 A YEAR IN ADVANCE SINGLE COPIES, 25 CENTS ENTERED AT THE POST-OFFICE AT PHILADELPHIA, PA., AS SECOND-CLASS MATTERContents for December 1928 Ponticariox in the DENTAL COSMOS {not to be understood as indorsement— by the ‘magazine or its publishers—of statements er opinions expressed by contributors of articles or by speakers in society discussions, Original Communications Te Tate and Best im Ovtodontie Mechiom, Dy Howano H. Avot MCD, DDS, SeD. : : voces M48 Restoration of an Upper Lip. By B. F, Axr, DDS. . 1158 ‘The Value of Mineral Calcium to the Human Economy, By I. A. Buckisy, Ph.D, DDS. 1161 Conservative and Surgical Management of a Perforated Antrum. By Matrew Lozren, DDS. er Prognathism from the Anthropological and Orthodontic Viewpoints, By Professor Dr- ‘A, OrPENnERE uTo Dental Porcelains, Glazes, Stains, and Their Application to Dental Restorations. By Anruvz 0. Kiarrennacn, D.DS. . = 1185 ‘A Method of Closing Antral Openings with the Assistance of a Modeling Compound Splint. By J. Onrow Goopsett, Jr., D.D.S. Some of the Social, Ethical and Economie Problems of the Dentist. By Hanay Beas, 1195 DDS. ceveeee 1198, Diagnosis of Focal Infection Disease. By Muto Scuwantz, DDS... + 1203 Electrolytic Medication. By Lester R. Cau, DDS, wn Proceedings of Societies Dental Society of the State of New York . 1207 “American Society for the Promotion of Children’s Dentistry » 1218 Editorial Department A Record of Service ceveeeeseeeens . Seen . 1219 ‘An Unprecedented Honor... eee ee 1222 Dental Preparation of the Byrd Antarctic Espodtin : 1228 Saint Apollonia eee 1228 Bmuioorauican, 1924 Books Received .. 1225 ConnesPoxpENce: Excision of Tooth Root . “Vincent's Infection” . 1226 1226 REVIEW oF CURRENT DENTAL LITERATURE 20020066000 0000e0eeeteee Peet S31) Obituary whe 1232 1232 1233 1233 Dr. Benjamin Fred Leonard .... Dr. Hiram A, Fynn .....-. Dr. George A. Sprinkel, Jr. “In Memoriam? Resolutions—Dr. William V. Randall; Dr. James W. Goddard Society Notes and Announcements (Pages 1234-1239.) Moxraty Recon or Parexrs Rearing 10 DeNTisTaY cee ceeeeees 1889 Inpex 70 Vorvae LXX ne a 1241 This Issue at @ Glance ce : CII yettowing 1254neDR. FLORESTAN AGUILAR CONDE DE LA CASA DE AGUILARTHE DENTAL COSMOS Vor. LXX, DECEMBER 1923 No, 12 ORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS The Latest and Best in Orthodontic Mechanism* By Epwanp H. Anoxe, M.D., D.D.S., SeD., Pasadena, Calif. Our success will lie in adapting to our par. ticular needs such prineiples ag lave been tried and not found wanting; our failure in visionary experiments —ALESANoEe Tar 1108. Members and Friends —As most of you know, I have been very busily en- gaged for many months on the develop- ment of some new types of orthodontic mechanism, and it is with much pleasure I bring for your consideration today the results of my efforts. Our. time is so precious I shall show you now only the re- fined, perfected mechanism, the result of many changes of form, eliminations and additions made during the various stages of its development. ‘These changes were found necessary in the careful and rigid tests to which the mechanism has been subjected in our clinic in the practical treatment of a large number of cases, the work being done under my closest supervision by students of the usual va- tiations in natural ability and skill. The original draft of this paper was read June 2, 192: the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists, held at Berkeley, Calif. was read before the same society on December 6, 1926, at Pasadena, Calif., and still further revised and enlarged form it was read on June 28, meeting of this Society at New London, Conn, Dewrat, Coswtos, Vol. Isx, December 1928. Probably no other orthodontic mech- anism has ever undergone a more thor- ough and severe testing out before being introduced publicly. In view of the fact that you are all doing such splendid work with the rib- bon arch mechanism, and with such man- ifest satisfaction, it is quite probable that most of you realize I have no light task before nie in my attempt to justify the pretentious title of my paper. But if you will give me such careful attention as all true and earnest students of sci- ence eagerly accord new and promising ideas, I feel sure that when T have con- cluded you will agree with me that my title may not be greatly at variance with truth. Now, orthodontists who are abreast of the times fully realize that in treating malocclusion of the teeth such correc- tions must be made as will reéstablish the denture as a self-sustaining, seli- maintaining unit or organism; in other at the fourth annual meeting of In a revised form it its present 1928, at ‘the seventh annual 1431144 words, that all parts of the denture which’ exert foree and all those which sustain and distribute force must be per- fectly balanced, in pairs, in groups and as a whole, for balance is the greatest word in orthodontia. It is the law of the successful maintenance of that den- ture which reaches normal development naturally, and it is the law which must be observed in detail if treatment of an unbalanced denture — malocclusion — is to be successful. These details are as follows First, there must be established fully normal’ proximal contact relations of teeth arranged in arches of normal ine dividual typal form and size; Second, there must be established fully normal ensp and inclined plane in- terrelationships; and ‘Third, and quite as important as the other two, though seeming as yet to be little appreciated, there must be estab- lished fully normal upright axial_ posi tions and relations of the teeth, if the teeth are to balance with the muscles and sustain and normally maintain the great weight of occlusion: Fie. 1 To make this last point clear: You all imow that in addition to the usual irreg- ular cusp relationships, there is found in a very large percentage of cases of mal- occlusion a more or less abnormal tip- ping or leaning forward of many or all of the teeth on either or both sides of one or both dental arches, and often, ‘THE DENTAL cosmos also a slight bodily drifting forward of their normal positions. ‘These condi- tions may, of course, be found in cases of all classes, divisions and subdivisions of malocelusion of the teeth. Figure 1 shows a very pronounced illustration in a case belonging to Class IT, Division 1 Now, in the treatment of malocclusion, science and right practice demand the correction of these abnormal leaning po- sitions with insistence equal to that of gaining fully normal cusp relationships. Unless both are corrected, the teeth com- posing the dental arches ‘will not occupy their normal, typal, mesiodistal and ax- ial positions in their respective jaws and be in harmony of position and relation with the bones of the skull and the muscles of the denture. In other words, they will not be in harmony with the Tine of occlusion which means mechan- ical balance of the teeth not only in their relations to one another, but to the forces which govern their positions and functions; such relations, in short, as will, through the normal funetioning of the denture, stimulate to, or at least to- ward normal development those portions of the denture the growth of which has been arrested or perverted through lack of proper functioning. On this “hangs all the law and the prophets,” and although I pointed out the fact long ago, it cannot be too often emphasized, for only by establishing such relations in treatment can lasting success be at- tained in any case, as all here present well know.* "The large numbers of a- mentable failures in treatment, with which we are all so frequently brought into contact and which are rapidly bring- ing orthodontia into disrepute with the best elements in dentistry, the laity and medicine, are clearly the result of not establishing these vital relations of the teeth and their governing forces. Anal- ysis of these failures makes clear the fact that the essential and fundamental principles of diagnosis and practice are not taught or comprehended as they should be or they could not he so widely jon of the Teeth,” sixth and seventh editions,ANGLE.—THE LATEST AND BEST IN ORTHODONTIC MECHANISM. and flagrantly disregarded, or such to- tally inefficient mechanisms employed in treatment as those we too commonly see. Neither would such weak and. childish excuses be offered in defense of failures as are so commonly recorded in the lit- erature. The review of many recent articles is but the review of pages from the “dark ages” of orthodontia—from forty to sixty years ago. Indeed it would seem that the writers of many of these articles do not even suspect the begin- ning of an orthodontic renaissance. All of which but leads up to and emphasizes the need of better, broader, more thor- ough, more scientifie understanding and teaching of orthodontia, for laws to pro- fect and govern its teaching and practice (of which none now exist), and for mechanism fully capable of meeting the highest demands of orthodontic treat- ment. ‘As what T hope may prove a helpful ‘measure toward one of these ends, I am offering you the new mechanism ‘which I feel sire will be found to be more practicable and efficient for the purpose intended than anything previously avail- able, at least by those who are not “in a rut and contented,” and truly helpful to those who are earnestly seeking the best. Now, as I know, all of the various nee- essary tooth movements in the treatment of any case are not only possible but very practically possible in the use of the ribbon arch mechanism. And I also know that with it most of you are daily attaining very commendable results. Yet T shall hope to prove to you, in a de- scription of the new mechanism and of the results of treatment in its use in a large mumber of cases which we shall show you here in the clinic, that with it the desired results, above’ enumerated, may be obtained with much less expendi- tare of time and with less inconvenience to yourselves and your patients than in the use of the ribbon arch mechanism or any other mechanism alone. ‘This because of the greater efficiency of the new mech- anism, due to the more’ free and direct expenditure of force and, especially, to the more perfect control of force it af- 1145 fords and its consequent greater con- formability to the physiological require- ments of the tissues’ involved in tooth movement. Most of the clinic patients will be here today so that you may critically inspect the results attained in their treatments by means of this mechanism exclusively. Additional evidence as to the value of the mechanism will also be offered later by others of our members who are using it extensively in their private practices. Before proceeding, let me state that you who, rough much patient effort in following my teachings and writings on the ribbon arch mechanism, together with the more recent writings on the sub- ject by Dr. R. H. W. Strang,* have be- ‘come masters of that mechanism and are doing such excellent work with it need not feel that it is wholly necessary to change to the new. But those who are really eager to keep abreast of progress, and all who are beginning their life’s work in orthodontia, will do well to put forth their keenest endeavors to master thoroughly the principles of the new mechanism and the technique of its proper use. The advantages thus to be gained will be found to be well worth while. Few of you will be able to realize what a struggle it has cost me to intro- duce a seeming rival to my own precious offspring, the ribbon arch mechanism But we are not our own masters. Some invisible hand is always pushing us on to do, or try to do, what it seems we must, not always what we would. Yet, in reality, we shall later see that the new is not truly a rival, but that by their union the two mechanisms may be made harmonious and even codperative, in many instances to the benefit of both, especially to the ribbon arch mechanism, and that thus our mechanical resources for treatment are widened and strength- ened. * DentaL Coswos, August 1925, ‘The excel- lent articles by Drs, Allan G. Brodie and MM. M. MeKenzie, published, respectively, in ‘the August and ‘October 1027, itoues of the Dantat Cosnos, are also’ strongly recom mended to the reader. a