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'''Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry''' (commonly referred to as '''Kornberg School of Dentistry''') is the [[dental school]] of [[Temple University]], located in [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]], United States. It is one of [[List of dental schools in the United States#Pennsylvania|several dental schools in the state of Pennsylvania]]. The average incoming class is 125 students.
'''Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry''' (commonly referred to as '''Kornberg School of Dentistry''') is the [[dental school]] of [[Temple University]], located in [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]], United States. It is one of [[List of dental schools in the United States#Pennsylvania|several dental schools in the state of Pennsylvania]]. The average incoming class is 140 students.


== History ==
== History ==
Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry was established in 1863 as '''Philadelphia Dental College''' and is the second oldest continually functioning dental school in the country. The school became part of Temple University in 1907.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=EBxUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=_DkNAAAAIBAJ&dq=philadelphia-dental-college%20temple&pg=5184%2C5493421 |title=Garretson Hospital Plans |date=1908-07-19 |work=[[The Philadelphia Record]] |page=5 |accessdate=7 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.temple.edu/dentistry/About/history.html |title=History |last=Hilty |first=James W. |work=Temple University: 125 Years of Service to Philadelphia, the Nation, and the World |publisher=Temple University, Kornberg School of Dentistry |accessdate=7 January 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120127203436/http://www.temple.edu/dentistry/About/history.html |archive-date=27 January 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Formerly known as the Temple University School of Dentistry, the school's name was changed in December 2006 after a $10 million donation by the estate of Maurice H. Kornberg.
Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry was established in 1863 as '''Philadelphia Dental College''' and is the second-oldest continually functioning dental school in the country.<ref name="baldwin">{{cite news|url=https://www.baldwinparkphilly.org/garretson-hospital|title=Garretson Hospital|website=Baldwin Park Philly}}</ref>The school became part of Temple University in 1907.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=EBxUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=_DkNAAAAIBAJ&dq=philadelphia-dental-college%20temple&pg=5184%2C5493421 |title=Garretson Hospital Plans |date=1908-07-19 |work=[[The Philadelphia Record]] |page=5 |accessdate=7 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.temple.edu/dentistry/About/history.html |title=History |last=Hilty |first=James W. |work=Temple University: 125 Years of Service to Philadelphia, the Nation, and the World |publisher=Temple University, Kornberg School of Dentistry |accessdate=7 January 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120127203436/http://www.temple.edu/dentistry/About/history.html |archive-date=27 January 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Philadelphia Dental College changed its name to the '''Temple University School of Dentistry''' in 1913.<ref name="baldwin"/> In 1947, the school moved from Hamilton Street to Broad and Allegheny Streets. The school's name was changed in December 2006 after a $10 million donation by the estate of Maurice H. Kornberg.


The school, located in North Philadelphia, is well known for its significant clinical experience as well as extensive community involvement. Kornberg has completed extensive renovations to the school that include a new Orthodontics department as well as a new Pediatrics department and entire restorative department. This is all due to the aggressive expansion efforts of the dean, Dr. Amid Ismail with support from the school's Board of Visitors and Alumni.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.temple.edu/temple_times/december06/dentalschool.html |title=Temple unveils The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry |publisher=Temple.edu |date=2006-12-13 |accessdate=2012-06-18}}</ref>
The school, still located at Broad and Allegheny Streets in [[North Philadelphia]], is known for its clinical experience as well as community involvement. Kornberg has completed extensive renovations to the school that include a new Orthodontics department as well as a new Pediatrics department and entire restorative department. This is all due to the aggressive expansion efforts of the dean, Dr. Amid Ismail with support from the school's Board of Visitors and Alumni.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.temple.edu/temple_times/december06/dentalschool.html |title=Temple unveils The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry |publisher=Temple.edu |date=2006-12-13 |accessdate=2012-06-18}}</ref>


== Academics ==
== Academics ==
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== Departments ==
== Departments ==
Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry includes the following departments:
Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry includes the following departments:
*Dental Public Health Sciences
* Dental Public Health Sciences
*Endodontics
* Endodontics
*Oral Maxillofacial Pathology Medicine and Surgery
* Oral Maxillofacial Pathology Medicine and Surgery
*Orthodontics
* Orthodontics
*Pediatric Dentistry
* Pediatric Dentistry
*Periodontology and Oral Implantology
* Periodontology and Oral Implantology
*Restorative Dentistry
* Restorative Dentistry
*Oral Health Sciences
* Oral Health Sciences


== Accreditation ==
== Accreditation ==
Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry is currently accredited by the [[American Dental Association]].
Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry is currently accredited by the [[American Dental Association]].

==Alumni==
* [[Duff Post]], served as mayor of Tampa, Florida
* [[Alice Harvie Duden]] (1873–1926), first woman lecturer at the Indiana Dental College
* [[Auguste Charles Valadier]] (1873-1931), pioneering dental surgeon during WWI


==See also==
==See also==
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*[[American Student Dental Association]]
* [[American Student Dental Association]]
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The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry
TypeState-related
Established1863; 161 years ago (1863)
DeanAmid I. Ismail, BDS, MBA, DrPH
Location
Philadelphia
,
Pennsylvania
,
U.S.
Websitedentistry.temple.edu

Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry (commonly referred to as Kornberg School of Dentistry) is the dental school of Temple University, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is one of several dental schools in the state of Pennsylvania. The average incoming class is 140 students.

History

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Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry was established in 1863 as Philadelphia Dental College and is the second-oldest continually functioning dental school in the country.[1]The school became part of Temple University in 1907.[2][3] The Philadelphia Dental College changed its name to the Temple University School of Dentistry in 1913.[1] In 1947, the school moved from Hamilton Street to Broad and Allegheny Streets. The school's name was changed in December 2006 after a $10 million donation by the estate of Maurice H. Kornberg.

The school, still located at Broad and Allegheny Streets in North Philadelphia, is known for its clinical experience as well as community involvement. Kornberg has completed extensive renovations to the school that include a new Orthodontics department as well as a new Pediatrics department and entire restorative department. This is all due to the aggressive expansion efforts of the dean, Dr. Amid Ismail with support from the school's Board of Visitors and Alumni.[4]

Academics

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Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry awards Doctor of Dental Medicine degrees.

The school also allows students to earn both Doctor of Dental Medicine and Master of Business Administration degrees in four or five years through a special program.[5]

Departments

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Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry includes the following departments:

  • Dental Public Health Sciences
  • Endodontics
  • Oral Maxillofacial Pathology Medicine and Surgery
  • Orthodontics
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Periodontology and Oral Implantology
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Oral Health Sciences

Accreditation

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Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry is currently accredited by the American Dental Association.

Alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Garretson Hospital". Baldwin Park Philly.
  2. ^ "Garretson Hospital Plans". The Philadelphia Record. 1908-07-19. p. 5. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  3. ^ Hilty, James W. "History". Temple University: 125 Years of Service to Philadelphia, the Nation, and the World. Temple University, Kornberg School of Dentistry. Archived from the original on 27 January 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  4. ^ "Temple unveils The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry". Temple.edu. 2006-12-13. Retrieved 2012-06-18.
  5. ^ "DMD/MBA" (PDF). Temple. Retrieved 29 May 2015.


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