Education and Career:
- Born in Livingston, New Jersey
- Raised in West Orange
- Graduated from West Orange public high school
- Matriculated from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
- Attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, graduating in 1953
- Served in the US Army dental corps from 1953 to 1973
- Retired as a full colonel from the Walter Reed Army Medical Center
- Held the position of chief of periodontics from 1967 until retirement
- Chairman of the periodontal department from 1973 to 1975 and 1979 to 1982
- Associate dean for academic affairs and director of the predoctoral program from 1975 to 1979 and 1982 to 1984

Contributions to the Field:
- Contributed to dental literature through textbook chapters and research papers
- Published a classification system for deficiencies of the alveolar ridges in 1983
- Made significant contributions to the field of periodontics
- Known for his expertise and knowledge in periodontal procedures
- Respected for his academic and research achievements
- Received the Thomas Evans Achievement Award from Penn Dental in 2006
- Published research paper titled 'Reconstruction of deformed partially edentulous ridges using full thickness onlay grafts: Part I - technique and wound healing' in Compend Contin Educ Dent in 1983
- Cited in dental literature alongside renowned figures such as Preston D. Miller, Willoughby D. Miller, Carl E. Misch, John Mankey Riggs, and Jørgen Slots
- Recognized as a notable contributor to the field of periodontics
- His work continues to be referenced and studied by dental professionals

Legacy:
- Passed away on December 20, 1997, due to complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Remembered for his dedication and service in the US Army dental corps
- Left a lasting impact on periodontics through his research and publications
- Inspired future generations of dental professionals
- His contributions continue to shape the field of periodontics today

Military Service:
- Served in the US Army dental corps from 1953 to 1973
- Retired as a full colonel from the Walter Reed Army Medical Center
- Held the position of chief of periodontics during his military career

Academic Positions:
- Chairman of the periodontal department from 1973 to 1975 and 1979 to 1982
- Associate dean for academic affairs and director of the predoctoral program from 1975 to 1979 and 1982 to 1984