Background
Roche, James Richard was born on July 17, 1924 in Fortville, Indiana, United States. Son of George Joseph and Nelle (Kinnaman) Roche.
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Roche, James Richard was born on July 17, 1924 in Fortville, Indiana, United States. Son of George Joseph and Nelle (Kinnaman) Roche.
Doctor of Dental Surgery, Indiana University, 1947. Master of Science in Dentistry, Indiana University, 1983.
Professor Indiana University School Dentistry, Indianapolis, 1968—1988, chairman division graduate pediatrics dentistry, 1969-1976, assistant dean faculty development, 1976-1980, associate dean faculty development, 1980-1987, associate dean for academy affairs, 1987-1988, professor emeritus, since 1988. Consultant Council Dental Education, Hospital Dental Service and Commission Accreditation, American Dental Association, Chicago, 1977-1983. President College Diplomates, American Board Pediatrics Dentistry, 1968.
Chairman American Board Pediatrics Dentistry, 1980-1981, executive secretary-treasurer, 1982-2002.
Pfc United States Army, 1943-1944, captain, 1952-1954. Fellow International College Dentists, American College Dentists (named Fund Recipient, 2007, Indiana Section Ethics award, 2009), American Academy Pediatrics Dentistry (board directors 1967-1970), Pierre Fauchard Academy. Member American Dental Association (consultant Bureau Dental Health Education 1977-1987, Council Dental Education, Hospital Dental Service and Commission Accreditation, chicago, 1977-1983), American Society Dentistry for Children (award of excellence 1993), Indiana Dental Association (vice president 1973-1974, chairman legislation committee 1968-1977, lobbyist 1970-1977, honor dentist 2008), Indianapolis District Dental Association (president 1967-1968), Indiana U.-Purdue University Indianapolis Senior Academy (charter), Masons, Scottish Rite, Omicron Kappa Upsilon (president Theta Theta chapter, 1967), Psi Omega Fraternity (member Omega chapter 1946), Indiana University School Dentistry Alumni Association (Distinguished Alumnus award, 2003), Indiana University Pediatrics Dentistry Alumni Association (Distinguished Alumnus award 2005).
Married Viola Marie Morris, May 15, 1949. 1 child, Ann Marie Roche Potter.