Indiana Dental College (IDC) Timeline *
1858 - 1889
|
Year
|
Events
|
1858
|
Indiana State Dental Association formed by Drs. P.G.C. Hunt, John F. Johnston and others.
|
|
|
1879
|
Under the instructions of Dr. William L. Heiskell, president of Indiana State Dental Association, Dr. Hunt and Dr. Cravens call all dentists in the state to a meeting for the purpose of establishing a dental school in Indiana.
|
|
|
The Dental College Association is incorporated on July 11.
|
|
A two-year lease is signed for rooms in which to operate the school at Thorpe Block, 147 E. Market St. Indianapolis, IN.
|
|
Classes commenced on October 1st with six students enrolled.
|
1880
|
College emphasizes that it is not a part of the Medical School, but is a stock company owned by dentists.
|
|
Bulletins for the School do not formally name anyone as Dean, but Dr. William L. Heiskell, president of the Board of Trustees, serves in that capacity.
|
|
|
1881
|
|
The School leases additional space - on the Aetna Block at 23-25 N. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, IN.
|
|
|
Dr. P.G.C. Hunt is appointed Dean for one year.
|
|
|
1883
|
Indiana State Board of Examiners joins five other state boards.
|
|
The National Association of Dental Examiners is established.
|
1884
|
National Association of Dental Faculties forms. The Indiana Dental College is not immediately qualified to join until two full terms are in attendance.
|
1887
|
Indiana Legislature enacts a law requiring all dentists to register with the State Board of Dental Examiners.
|
|
IDC curriculum changes to meet requirements of the National Association of Dental Faculties.
|
|
National Association of Dental Faculties suggests three-year curriculum. Even though the plan is rejected until 1899, the curriculum serves as a guide for dental schools.
|
1889
|
Board of Trustees adopts a three-term rule to be enacted after March.
|
|
The Board regulates class standings into primary, intermediate and senior grades.
|
|
Annual school term is lengthened to six months.
|
* Source: Indiana University School of Dentistry Alumni Bulletin, v. 10 no. 4, Spring 1996
[Back to Special Collections] [Next to IDC 1890-1899]
Print Page