Here Dr. Harris conducted his school of medical instruction while practicing medicine and dentistry. His educational requirements, preparation for instruction, lectures, and establishment of a dental clinic marked this as the first American school of instruction in dental surgery. His professional attainments, his early realization of dentistry as a health measure, and his pioneer efforts in dental instruction distinguished him as the Father of Dental Education. Dr. Harris' precepts were transmitted throughout the world through the establishment of the first two dental colleges by his students Chapin A. Harris and James Taylor respectively. Other known students included James H. Harris, Wesley Wampler, Edward P. Church, William Jones, John Allen, and John Jones.