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Dr. Ward was born at Howell, Au gust 5, 1875, and attended what was then Fenton Normal College before en tering the University. After receiving his A.B. degree, he served for a year as a demonstrator in the College of Dental Surgery, and became an instructor the next year. During the year 1905-06, Dr. Ward was a lec turer, and he became a Professor in 1908. He is a Past President of the Michigan State Medical Society, American Dental Association, American Association of Dental Schools, and is a member of other organizations.