A Modern Pioneer in Preventive Dentistry--Sumter S. Arnim, DDS, PhD: Teacher, Researcher, and National Dental Consultant--An Interview,

Abstract

This is the life story of Dr. Sumter S. Arnim, DDS, PhD, of Brownsville, Texas, as told in detail to interviewer A. G. Christen. Dr. Arnim, a National Consultant in Preventive Dentistry to the USAF Surgeon General (1968-1972), is a noted author, lecturer, teacher, and researcher who has developed many ideas, concepts, and practices which have revolutionized preventive dentistry in the military and civilian dental practice. This Review traces the development of these ideas, and his involvement with military dentistry. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA072882

Entities

People

  • Arden G. Christen

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Dentistry
  • Dentures
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Mouth Diseases
  • Oral Surgery
  • Teeth
  • Tooth Diseases

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Aerial Unmanned Vehicle Swarm Micro Periodontal Dentistry.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Research Science/Academic Research