James Nelson Wright

Background

Wright, James Nelson was born on September 29, 1933 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Son of James Arthur and Muriel Carley (Simpson) Wright.

Education

Doctor ol Dental Surgery, University Alberta, Canada, 1956. Diploma, Periodontics, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 1965. M.Sc.D. in Oral Pathology, University Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1969.

Graduate, National Defense College, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, 1981.

Career

Commissioned captain Canada Forces, 1956, advanced through grades to brigadier general, 1982, instructor dentistry Europe, Canada, Egypt, 1956-1976. Special projects officer National Defense Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1974-1976. Commander Canada Forces Dental Service School, Borden, 1977-1981.

Director dental treatment services Canada Forces, Ottawa, 1981-1982, director general dental services, since 1982.

Achievements

• James Nelson Wright has been listed as a noteworthy dentist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow International College Dentists, Academy International Dental Studies. Member Royal College Dentists Canada, Barrie Chamber of Commerce (director 1974-1977), Canada Dental Association (board governors since 1981, executive council since 1984), Association Canada Faculties Dentistry (house of deals 1974-1977), Canada Academy Periodontology, Canada Academy Oral Pathology, Alberta Dental Association, Federation Dentaire International (executive committee defense forces dental services), Ontario Dental Association.

Connections

Married Elaine Cecilia Duhamel, November 28, 1959. Children: Tamara Lynn, Michele Elaine, Lisa Marie.

Father:

James Arthur Wright

Mother:

Muriel Carley (Simpson) Wright

Spouse:

Elaine Cecilia Duhamel

child:

Michele Elaine Wright

child:

Tamara Lynn Wright

child:

Lisa Marie Wright