URMC / Libraries / Basil G. Bibby Library / History / European Dental Clinics / Rome Eastman Dental in Rome Discussions between George Eastman, Italian Ambassador Giacomo de Martino, Premier Benito Mussolini and others lead to Eastman's donation of one million dollars to the Italian government to build a dental dispensary in Rome. 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 Next Clinic: Brussels
