Background
Legler, Donald Wayne was born on October 2, 1931 in Minneapolis.
Legler, Donald Wayne was born on October 2, 1931 in Minneapolis.
Bachelor of Science, University Minnesota, 1954. Doctor of Dental Surgery, University Minnesota, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy, University Alabama, 1966.
Department chairman oral biology, U. Alabama, Birmingham, 1968-1971, 76-80; associate professor dentistry, U. Alabama, Birmingham, 1968-1974; associate professor microbiology Medical Center, U. Alabama, Birmingham, 1969-1980; assistant dean School Dentistry, U. Alabama, Birmingham, 1971-1974; associate dean for administrative affairs School Dentistry, U. Alabama, Birmingham, 1974-1975; professor dentistry, U. Alabama, Birmingham, 1974-1977; assistant dean for administration, U. Alabama, Birmingham, 1977-1980; professor dentistry, associate dean for research and advanced education School Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1980-1983; director Center for Aging, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1981-1983; professor dentistry, dean College Dentistry, U. Florida, Gainesville, since 1983. Curriculum consultant Southern Association Colleges Schools, Atlanta, 1973-1975.
Member American Dental Association (curriculum consultant council on dental education 1974-1988, commission on national dental examinations since 1993), Florida Dental Association (Dentist of Year award 1988), International Association Dental Research, American Association Dental Schools (chairman council deans 1989-1990).
Son of Ernest W. and Almira (Elness) L. Married Janice Carol Cleworth, June 21, 1938. Children: Lori, Lee, Catherine, Christian.