Background
Wright, Laurence Casto was born on August 31, 1927 in Cleveland. Son of Laurence P. and Ruth A. (Casto) Wright.
Wright, Laurence Casto was born on August 31, 1927 in Cleveland. Son of Laurence P. and Ruth A. (Casto) Wright.
Student, Westminster College, 1948—1951. Bachelor of Science, Western Reserve University, 1952. Doctor of Dental Surgery, Western Reserve University, 1955.
Private practice dentistry specializing orthodontics, Buffalo, since 1957. Associate Walter H. Ellis, 1957—1959. Member Sutton Regan Cleft Palate Clinic.
Staff member Children's Hospital, Buffalo. Club; district and state president Y's Men's International, 1958—1964, international president, 1966—1967. Chairman board managers Young Men’s Christian Association, 1971—1972.
President Buffalo Banjo Band, 1981. Director campus ministries Daeman College, Buffalo, since 1987. Served with United States Army, 1946-1948.
Fellow: International College Dentists (regent 1979-1984), American College Dentists. Member: American Dental Association (National award 1974), Amherst Chamber of Commerce, American Cleft Palate Association, American Association Orthodontics, Western New York Orthodontic Academy, New York State Dental Society, Erie County Dental Society (president 1981), 8th District Orthodontic Society 1973-1974, University Buffalo Orthodontic Alumni Association 1968-1970, Rotary, Delta Sigma Delta (treasurer, secretary 1962-1985).
Married Joan Finley Wright, June 23, 1951. Children: David, James, Douglas, Jonathan.