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Our History
An excerpt from the Dental Columbian, 1933.
The William Jarvie Society for Dental Research was organized on December 16, 1920. At the invitation of Dr. William J., Gies, all the undergraduate students of dentistry at Columbia University conferred with him for the purpose of considering the desirability of organizing a society of students, teachers, and benefactors for the promotion of the spirit of research in the School of Dentistry.
After general discussion, it was unanimously voted to proceed with the proposed organization and Joseph Schroff, M.D., was elected temporary chairman. Because of the important relation which Dr. William Jarvie bore to the establishment of the School of Dentistry, and because of high interest in the promotion of dental research, it was unanimously voted that the society be named the William Jarvie Society for Dental Research, and that Dr. William Jarvie be elected an honorary member.
Dr. Schroff served ably as president during 1922. Dr. Monasch officiated during 1923, and in 1924, because of the amalgamation of the College of Dental and Oral Surgery with the School of Dentistry of Columbia University, interest in the organization diminished and the society ceased its activities in 1925. On February 7, 1929, the society resumed activity and elected officers. Interest revived and the organization was again brought into prominent place in the extracurricular life of the school.
During 1932 33, several members of the faculty who had contributed greatly to research in dentistry and allied fields addressed the members of the society and their guests. Dr. Charles C. Bodecker, Professor of Oral Histology and Embryology, spoke on "Dental Caries and Allied Subjects" and illustrated his talk with a liberal number of lantern slides. Dr. Bodecker spoke of the various theories and the classification of dental caries, and also explained the caries index for recording the extent of caries. He also briefly outlined the work done by various investigators in this field.
Dr. Byron Stookey, Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, addressed the next open meeting, which was held as a feature of the alumni day activities. His topic was, "The Interpretation and Treatment of Painful Affections of the Trigeminal Nerve." In a most interesting and instructive lecture, Dr. Stookey showed the relationship of diseases of this nerve to dental diagnosis. He explained the past work done in this field and the newer methods of surgical treatment, illustrating his talk with many lantern slides. He also presented several patients to demonstrate the effectiveness of his surgical treatment of this disease.
The Jarvie Society recorded another year of activity and accomplishment. Student interest in the organization was never
greater, and a long and vigorous future for the society seems assured. The future of dentistry lies in its research into the problems that beset it, and the Jarvie Society has done its share in stimulating interest in this long neglected phase of our work.
The William Jarvie Society
Columbia University
College of Dental Medicine
630 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032
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