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Ohama, Gary Louis was born on December 9, 1948 in Abington, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Benjamin Saburo and Kuniko Hirokawa Ohama.
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Gary Louis Ohama, American dental ceramist. Achievements include development of internal translucency and effects of refractive index in dental ceramics; development of of special oil, and oil/polyurethane wood finishing processes; research in breath dynamics and biomechanical movements and body functions; research in effects of breathing and spinal cord alignment on bio-mechanical performance. Aikido instructor.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1971.
Career
Owner, ceramist Ohama Dental Studio, Inc., Abington, 1973—1991. Finisher Nakashima Woodworkers, New Hope, 2000—2002. Dental ceramist Fort Washington (Pennsylvania) Dental Laboratory, since 2002.
Consultant, lecturer on dental ceramics New York Dental Laboratory Congress, Dentsply International, Ney Company, Sterngold, Colorado, others. Served with United States Army Reserve, 1971-1977.
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Aikido instructor.
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Married Susanne Louise Clinton. Stepchildren: Philip, Holly, Hana;1 child from previous marriage Jennifer Suzanne.
Education
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1971
Career
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1973 - 1991
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2002