Background
Smith, David Joseph was born on August 8, 1921 in New York City. Son of Irving Lester and Jennie (Abelman) Smith.
Smith, David Joseph was born on August 8, 1921 in New York City. Son of Irving Lester and Jennie (Abelman) Smith.
Student, New York University, 1940. Doctor of Dental Surgery, Columbia University, 1944. Master of Science in Philosophy, Columbia University, 1974.
Associate research dentist New York State Department Health, Albany, 1953-1963. From assistant professor to associate professor biochemistry Columbia University, New York City, 1963-1974, assoc professor oral biology, 1971-1974. Professor biochemistry, chairman department Fairleigh-Dickinson University, Hackensack, New Jersey, 1974-1985.
Served to captain United States Army, 1944-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member Bio-chemical Society.
Married Sylvia Butensky, September 30, 1944. Children: Judith, Lois, Diane.