Eastman Dental in Rome

The Instituto Superiore di Odontoiatria Giorgio Eastman, April 1933

Dr. Harvey Burkhart and Senatore Doctor Amedio Perna 1933.

Dr. Amedio Perna, center, and Dr. Harvey J. Burkhart, right, at the dedication of the Eastman Dental Clinic in Rome.

Benito Mussolini and Dr. Harvey Burkhart inspecting dental equipment at the dedication of the Eastman Dental Clinic in Rome April 21, 1933.

Auditorium

Bronze doors.

Library

Clinic

Italian artist Fausta Mangarini was summoned to Rochester to sculpt a bust of Eastman for the clinic lobby.

Of Note:

• Dedication: April 21, 1933
• First Director: Senatore Doctore Amedio Perna
• Architect: Professor Arnaldo Foschini
• President Roosevelt sent a message of congratulations, which was read at the dedication ceremony

See Also:

• The Children's Waiting Area
• Other Eastman Dental Clinics in Europe
• Medicine: Eastman, Guggenheim, Teeth