Background
Sharp, Lawrence J. was born on January 16, 1929 in Weiser, Idaho, United States. Son of Lacy L. and E. Elizabeth (Campbell) Sharp.
Sharp, Lawrence J. was born on January 16, 1929 in Weiser, Idaho, United States. Son of Lacy L. and E. Elizabeth (Campbell) Sharp.
Bachelor, Gonzaga University, 1957. Master of Arts, Washington State University, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, Washington State University, 1961.
Teacher, Medical Lake (Washington) School District, 1955-1957; assistant professor, U. Washington, Seattle, 1962-1966; director research Washington/Alaska regional medical program, U. Washington Medical School, Seattle, 1967-1972; associate professor, U. Washington School Dentistry, Seattle, 1972-1976; professor, U. Washington School Dentistry, Seattle, since 1976; assistant director research, U. Washington School Dentistry, Seattle, 1979-1982; associate director research, U. Washington School Dentistry, Seattle, since 1982; director Research Center in Oral Biology, U. Washington School Dentistry, Seattle, since 1982. Medical system consultant Alyeska Corporation, Anchorage, 1970-1973.
Executive board Chief Seattle council Boy Scouts American, 1980-1988. Board directors Area Health Education Center, Seattle, since 1988, training chairman, 1977-1982, district chairman Cascade district, Seattle, 1975-1978. Precinct chair Democratic Party, Bellevue, Washington, 1980-1982.
Member American Association Dental Research, International Association Dental Research, Psi Chi, Alpha Kappa Delta (chapter president 1959-1960).
Married Clara Roach, November 11, 1956 (divorced November 1966). Children: L. Lawrence, Sean Patrick. Married Benita Louise Hall, December 21, 1969.
1 child, Jeanne Louise.