Background
Russell, John Gordon was born on August 21, 1928 in Killgreel, Northern Ireland. Son of Thomas Henry and Mary (Craig) Russell.
Russell, John Gordon was born on August 21, 1928 in Killgreel, Northern Ireland. Son of Thomas Henry and Mary (Craig) Russell.
Bachelor of Dental Surgery, National University Ireland, 1951. Bachelor Obstetrics, Bachelor of the Arts of Obstetrics (National University Ireland), 1957. Licentiate of Apothecaries Hall, Dublin University, Ireland, 1957.
House surgeon, Royal Hospital, Sheffield, since 1952; registrar, Center Middlesex Hospital, London, 1952-1953; registrar, University College Hospital, London, 1958-1959; clinical assistant, Dental Hospital, Cork, 1959-1964; professor dental surgery, University College, Cork, 1964-1993; professor emeritus, University College, Cork, since 1993. Consultant dental surgery and oral medicine, 1964-1993. Specialist advisor in oral cancer, European Economic Community, Brussels, 1991-1994.
Member Association Stomatologique International (vice president since 1991, president 1989-1991), Irish Medical Organisation.
Married Mary Ferguson, August 12, 1964 (separated 1994). Children: Sarah, Hugh, Ailsa, David, Jack, Harry, Sam, Moray, Rona. Life partner Dorothy Forsyth.