PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
- Master of Arts Degree, 1981, Central Michigan University
MAJOR: Management and Supervision in Health Care Administration.
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, 1974, University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, MAJOR: Dentistry.
- Bachelor of Science, 1970, St. Martin's College, Lacey, Washington. MAJOR: Biology.
PROFESSIONAL - MILITARY EDUCATION:
- Air Command and Staff College, 1981, United States Air Force. MAJOR: Management.
- Squadron Officer School, 1978, United States Air Force. MAJOR: Leadership.
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:
- Certification: Intravenous Sedation, 1990.
- Certification: Nitrous Oxide, 1990.
- Certification: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 1989.
- Licensure: Washington State Board of Dental Examination, #6270, 1988.
- Certification: National Board of Dental Examination, 1988.
HONORS:
- Selected one of Seattle's Top Dentists, by peer review, appearing in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, 2009, 2010
- Honored as one of Seattle's "Top Rated Dentists" by the Puget Sound Consumers Checkbook Magazine, 2008.
- Honored as one of "America's Top Dentists" by the Consumer's Research Council of America, 2003 - 2010.
- Honored member in Strathmore's Who's Who in America, 2006.
- Honored member in America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals, 2004.
- Honored Member in the National Directory of WHO'S WHO in Executives and Professionals, 1995.
- Education/Training Manager of the Year, School of Health Care Sciences, Department of Dentistry, Sheppard AFB, Texas, 1987-88.
- United States Air Force Junior Dental Officer of the Year, 1983.
- National Honor Society In Business Administration and Management, Sigma Iota Epsilon, Central Michigan University, 1981.
- National Veterans Scholastic Honor Society in Management and Supervision, Chi Gamma Iota, Central Michigan University, 1981.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
- Mastership, Academy of General Dentistry, 1996.
- Executive Director, Panama Canal Dental Society, Fourth District Republic of Panama Constituent Dental Society, 1992.
- Delegate, Fourth Trustee District, 132nd Annual Session of the American Dental Association, Seattle, WA, October, 1991.
- President, Panama Canal Dental Society, Fourth District, Republic of Panama Constituent Dental Society, 1991.
- Membership Chairman, Air Force Chaper, Academy of General Dentistry, 1987-1989.
- Delegate, Air Force Chapter of the Academy of General Dentistry Annual Meetings, 1987 and 1988.
- Scholarship, Clinician's Workshop, Academy of General Dentistry, March, 1986.
- Chairman, American Dental Association Advisory Committee, Accreditation of the School of Health Care Sciences, Sheppard AFB, Texas, 1985-1986.
- Fellowship, Academy of General Dentistry, 1985.
- Chairman, National Children's Dental Health Month, Misawa AFB, 1974-1977, and Hickam AFB, 1977-1980.
- Fellow, Psi Omega Dental Fraternity, Theta Xi Chapter, 1974.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
- Member, Washington State Dental Association, 1993-present.
- Member, Seattle King-County Dental Society, 1993-present.
- Member, Premier Study Group, 1993-present.
- Member, Burien Dental Study Group, 1993-present.
- Member, American Hospital Association, 1981-present.
- Member, American Dental Association, 1978-present.
- Member, Academy of General Dentistry, 1978-present.
- Member, Association of Military Surgeons of the United States, 1978-present.
- Member, Air Force Association, 1975-present.
- Member, University of Washington Dental Alumni Association, 1974-present.
- Member, Psi Omega Dental Fraternity, 1970-present.
PUBLISHED TEACHING SYLLABI:
- Dental Management Guide for Base Dental Surgeons.School of Health Care Sciences, Department of Dentistry, Sheppard AFB, Texas, 1989.
- Dental Radiography, Training Guide for Dental Assistants. School of Health Care Sciences, Department of Dentistry, Sheppard AFB, Texas, 1988.
- Preventive Dentistry, Training Guide for Dental Assistants. School of Health Care Sciences, Department of Dentistry, Sheppard AFB, Texas, 1987.
PROFESSIONAL - MILITARY RECOGNITION:
- Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, 1993.
- Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, 1989.
- Air Force Organizational Excellence Award, 1987.
- Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, 1984.
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, 1984.
- Air Force Commendation Medal, 1981.
- Air Force Humanitarian Service Medal, 1978.
- Air Force Commendation Medal, 1977.
- National Defense Service Medal, 1974 and 1991.
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, 1984.
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