Background
Garner, LaForrest Dean was born on August 20, 1933 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Sanford G. and Fannie (Thompson) Garner.
Garner, LaForrest Dean was born on August 20, 1933 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Sanford G. and Fannie (Thompson) Garner.
Doctor of Dental Surgery, Indiana University, 1957. MSD, Indiana University, 1959.
Member faculty School Dentistry Indiana University, Indianapolis, 1959—1967, associate professor dentistry, 1967—1970. Professor, chairman orthodontics department, 1970—1987. Associate dean, since 1987.
Associate dean minority student services, 1987. Director graduate & post graduate dental education School Dentistry Indiana University, Indianapolis, since 1993.
Member faculty School Dentistry Indiana University, Indianapolis, 1959-1967, associate professor dentistry, 1967-1970, professor, chairman orthodontics department, 1970-1987, associate dean, 1987. Fellow American College Dentists. Member American Association Orthodontists, East.H. Angle Society, Great Lakes Society Orthodontists, International Association Dental Research, American Cleft Palate Association, Indiana Dental Association, Indianapolis District Dental Society, Sigma Xi.
Club: National Boule (local president Indianapolis).
Married Alfreida Thomas, July 18, 1964. Children: Deana Y., Thomas L., Sanford East. Doctor of Dental Surgery, Indiana.