July 6, 1937; Sent to Dr.Iimmons for A.A.D.S. Proceedings
ALBERT EDWARD WEBSTER
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Dr. Albert Edward Webster had completed forty-three years of rerviee as a dental teacher when he passed away on November 5, 1936. He was one of the pioneer teachers in the School of Dentistry of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario which, in 19S5, became the Faculty of Dentistry of the Univer ity of Toronto. He was one of the most picturesque figures among dental educationists and one of the most beloved. His whole life was devoted to the development of dental science and to the improvement of teaching methods.
Born at Creemore, Ontario, in 1867, Albert Webster received his early education there, and later attended Collingwood Collegiate Institute at the Bradford Model School. After teaching public school for two years, he commenced he professional studies at the Chicago College of Dental Surgery, and graduated in 1895. The following year he attended the School of Dentistry at Toronto. He later returned to Chicago and completed studies at the Bush Medical College, receiving the degree of M.D. Dr. Webster never intended to practice medicen but the knowledge acquired in several of the basic sciences ;,;&e invaluable to his in his chosen profession.
While carrying on the private practice of Dentistry ia for some years after his graduation,
Toronto/ Dr. Webster devoted part time to teaching in the School of Dentistry. After holding various positions, he «was appointed Professor of Operative Dentistry in 1906, which chair he filled until his retirement. He also served as Dean of the Faculty for eight years.
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When Dr. Webster resigned as Profeesor of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, in June, 1956, he had completed 43 years1 service as a dental teacher*
Appointments at Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario* 1893 - Demonstrator: Dental Technique and Prosthetic Dentistry 1895 - Demonstrator: Operative Dentistry, Dental Technique and Prosthetic Dentistry
1899 - 1906 Professor of Orthodontia
1906 - Professor of Operative Dentistry
1915 - 19E5 Dean
1923 - Honorary Dean
When School of Dentistry of Soyal College of Dental Surgeons became the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, in 1925, Dr. Webster continued to serve as Professor of Operative Dentistry*
Dr» Webster born at Creemore in 1867.
Attended Collingwood Collegiate*
Taught school 2 years* at Baxter and Everett.
D.D.S., Chicago College of Dental Surgery, at that time a department of Lake Forest University.
L.D.S., Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, 1894, and M,D:. - Rush Medical College. later M.D.S., (Honorary) LL.D., Honorary, University of Toronto, 1952.
In private dental practice first in Gollingwood.
1900 opened an office in Toronto.
William Jarvie Fellowship Medal, 195E. (Award made annually by dentists of State of Sew fork for research and scholastic attainment,)
Served as dental surgeon to the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Official representative of Canada at the International Dental Congress, St. Louis, 1904,
Representative of Canadian Dental Association at the Annual Meeting of the British Dental Association at Glasgow, 1912, Editor, Dominion Dental Journal, 1900-1955,
Author of books "i Manual for Dental Assistants",
Contributor of numerous articles to dental literature.
Past President, Canadian Dental Association,
B " American Institute of Dental Teachers
* International Association for Dental Research, Honorary member of the British Dental Association, General Dental Association of France, Ontario Dental Association, Toronto East Dental Association, Toronto Academy of Dentistry, Hamilton Academy of Dentistry, Dental Murses1 Alumnae Asso ciation. Chairman of Canadian group of members of the Alumni Association of the Chicago College of Dental Surgery.
Member of Lambton Golf Club, Hobbys Fruit farming at Thornbury. Died November 5, 1936.
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After forty-threeyears of service, Dr. A.E. Webster, Pro fessor of Operative Dentistry in the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Toronto has handed in his resignation to take effect June 30th, 1936. It is expected the University will honour him by appointing him Professor Emeritus. He began his dental teaching as Demonstrator in Dental Technique and Prosthetic Dentistry in 1894 in the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, and became also Demonstrator in Operative Dentistry
in 1895. As Professor of Orthodontia he served from 1899 until then
1906. He was/appointed Professor of Operative Dentistry, which Chair he has held for thirty years. He acted as Dean of the Faculty from 1915 to 1923, when he was made Honorary Dean, enabling him to devote his undivided attention to teaching and research.
Dr. Webster was born at Creemore, Ontario, in 1867. He attended Collingwood Collegiate.
He spent two years teaching school, when his interest in the profession of Dentistry led him to enrol in the Chicago College of Dental Surgery, which at that time was a department of Lake Forest University. Upon his graduation in 1893 he returned to Canada and continued his studies at the School of Dentistry of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, from which school he graduated in 1894. Subsequently he returned to Chicago and graduated from Rush Medical College.
Dr. Webster engaged in dental practice in Collingwood. for some years and in 1900 opened an office in Toronto,
ALBERT EDWARD WEBSTER. M.D,. D.D.S.. . Chic. .
M«P,S.».. g.juc«p.». I.L.D.*
After forty%hr©« years of service, Or* A«E. Webster, Pro fessor of Operative Dentistry In the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Toronto has handed in hip resignation to take effect June 30th, 1958. It is expected the University will honour him by appointing him Professor Emeritus* He began his dental teaching as Demonstrator in Dental Technique and Prosthetic Dentistry in 1894 in the fioyal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, and became also Demonstrator in Operative Dentistry
in 1895, As Professor of Orthodontia he served froa 1899 until than
1906* Be wa,s/appointed Professor of Operative Dentistry, which Chair he has held for thirty years. He acted as Bean of the Faculty from 1915 to 19E5, when he was made Honorary Dean, enabling him to devote his undivided attention to teaching and research.
Dr* Webster was born at Creemore, Ontario, in 1867* He attended Collingwood Collegiate.
He spent two years teaching school, when his interest in the profession of Dentistry led his to enrol in the Chicago College of Dental Surgery, which at that tiise was a department of Lake Forest University. Upon his graduation in 1895.he returned to Canada and continued his studies at the School of Dentistry of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, from which school he graduated in 1894, Subsequently he returned to Chicago and graduated from Rugh"Medical College.
Dr. Webster engaged in dental practice in Collingwood. for sosie years and in 1990 opened an office in Toronto.
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ALBERT EDWARD WEBSTER. M.D,. D.D..S.. Chic.
M.D.S.. F.A.G.D...LL.D,
Completed 43 years' service when resigned as Professor of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, June 50, 1956.
Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario:
1895 - Demonstrator: Dental Technic and Prosthetic Dentistry 1895 - Demonstrator: Operative Dentistry, Dental Technic and Prosthetic Dentistry
1899 - 1906 Professor of Orthodontia
1906 - Professor of Operative Dentistry
1915 - 1925 Dean
1925 - Honorary Dean
When School of Dentistry of Royal College of Dental Surgeons became the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, in 1925, Dr. Webster continued to serve as Professor of Operative Dentistry.
Dr. Webster born at Creemore in 1867.
Attended Collingwood Collegiate.
Taught school 2 years.
D.D.S., Chicago College of Dental Surgery, at that time a department of Lake Forest University,
L.D.S., Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, 1894, and in 192] M.D. - Rush Medical College. r M.D.S.,(Honorary) LL.D., Honorary, University of Toronto, 1952.
In private dental practice at first in Collingwood. (>_ 1900 opened an office in Toronto.
1922 Fellow of the American College of Dentists
William Jarvie Fellowship Medal, 1952, (Award made annually by dentists of State of New York for research and
scholastic attainment.)
Served as dental surgeon to the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto
Official representative of Canada at the International Dental Congress, St., Louis, 1904
Representative of Canadian Dental Association at the Annual Meeting of the British Dental Association at Glasgow, 1912.
Editor, Dominion Dental Journal, 1900-1955.
Author of book: M A Manual for Dental Assistants11.
Contributor of numerous articles to dental literature.
Past President, Canadian Dental Association,
* " American Institute of Dental Teachers
" 1! International Association for Dental Research. Honorary member of the British Dental Association, General Dental Association of France, Onta.rio Dental Association, Toronto East Dental Association, Toronto Academy of Dentistry, Hamilton Academy of Dentistry, Dental Nurses' Alumnae Asso ciation.
Chairman of Canadian group of members of the Alumni Association of the Chicago College of Dental Surgery.
Member of Lambton Golf Club, Hobby: Fruit farming at Thornbury. November 5, 1936.
