Background
Martin, James Larence was born on September 3, 1940 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of James Larence and Ada Virginia (Boone) Martin.
Martin, James Larence was born on September 3, 1940 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of James Larence and Ada Virginia (Boone) Martin.
Bachelor of Science, Loras College, Dubuque, 1959; Doctor of Letters, Loras College, Dubuque, 1982; Master of Science, Tennessee State University, 1960; Doctor of Dental Surgery, Meharry Medical College, 1966; Master in Public Health, University of Michigan, 1975.
Dental director children and youth, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, 1967-1972; acting director children and youth program, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, 1972-1973; director primary dental services, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, 1973-1975; coordinator dental component Center for Health Care Research, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, 1975-1977; professor, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, since 1981; owner, Martin Dental, Nashville, since 1980. Dental consultant Medically Dedicated, Washington, since 1992. President faculty senate Meharry Medical College, 1989-1993, member president's executive management team, 1989-1993.
Board regents Loras College, since 1997. Member American Dental Association, American Public Health Association (medical committee), American Association Public Health Dentistry, National Association Community Health Centers, American Academy Goil Foil Operators, Society of the Upper 10th, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Beta Kappa Chi, Phi Sigma.
Married Willie Mae Walker, January 23, 1941. Children: Linda Gail, James Larence III, John Lance.