Background
Smith, Dennis Lynn was born on November 2, 1953 in Coronado, California, United States. Son of Jimmie Lee and Joan F. Smith.
educator optometrist researcher
Smith, Dennis Lynn was born on November 2, 1953 in Coronado, California, United States. Son of Jimmie Lee and Joan F. Smith.
Bachelor of Science, Towson State University, 1976; OD, Southern College Optometry, 1981; Master of Science in Physiological Optics, Pacific U., 1987; Master of Science in Clinical Optometry, Pacific U., 1987.
Commissioned captain, United States Air Force, 1981; advanced through grades to major, United States Air Force staff optometrist, Carswell United States Air Force Regional Hospital, Fort Worth, 1981-1985; chief optometry services, Sheppard United States Air Force Regional Hospital, Wichita Falls, Texas, 1987-1991; associate professor, Pacific U. College Optometry, Forest Grove, Oregon, since 1991; director, Forest Grove Area Satellite Clinics, since 1996. Advisor curriculum committee Pacific U. College Optometry, 1995-1996, advisor faculty de vel. committee, 1994-1995, chairman Studies. and appeals committee, 1992-1994,member/advisor college coordinating county, 1992-1994, continuing education committee, since 1997.
Second lieutenant, United States Air Force Reserve. Member Association Optometric Educators, Reserve Officer Association, Air Force Association, Armed Forces Optometric Society, American Academy Optometry, American Optometric Association, Oregon Optometric Association.
Married Nada Jo Lingel, May 27, 1990.