School of Dentistry Centennial collection

Collection

Identifier: 2003-009

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The materials consist of video recordings of the OHSU School of Dentistry Centennial, 1899-1999 and Dental Alumni I, II, and III, as well as transcripts for “OHSU School of Dentistry” and “Dental Hygiene”.

Dates

Creation: 1899-1999

Creator

Oregon Health & Science University. School of Dentistry (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open to the public.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

OHSU Historical Collections & Archives (HC&A) is the owner of the original materials and digitized images in our collections, however, the collection may contain materials for which copyright is not held. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials. Consult with HC&A to determine if we can provide permission for use.

Historical Note

The OHSU School of Dentistry traces its origins to the Tacoma College of Dental Surgery in Tacoma, which began in 1893, the Tacoma College had been building a collection of dental and medical books and journals. The College moved to Portland in 1899 and changed its name in August (after the announcement for the 1899-1900 school year had been printed) to the North Pacific Dental College. It opened in a house on the corner of N.W. 15th & Couch in the fall. In 1900 it merged with the year-old Oregon College of Dentistry, keeping the name North Pacific Dental College. In 1908 it was renamed North Pacific College. The College moved to a newly completed building at N.E. 6th & Oregon in 1911. It underwent another name change in 1924 to North Pacific College of Oregon. In 1945 it joined the Oregon State System of Higher Education (OSSHE) and changed its name to University of Oregon Dental School. The School moved up to Marquam Hill in 1956. It changed its name again in 1974 to University of Oregon Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry and then again in 1981 to OHSU School of Dentistry. The school has since vacated the building on the hill for new space on the southwest waterfront.