Michael Alexander Heuer

Background

Heuer, Michael Alexander was born on April 27, 1932 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Harold Maynard and Gwendolyn Ruth (Kremer) Heuer.

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery, Northwestern University, 1956; Master of Science, University of Michigan, 1959.

Career

Private practice, Chicago, 1959-1986; assistant professor, Northwestern University, 1960-1966; associate professor, Loyola University, Chicago, 1968-1973; professor, department chairman endodontics, Northwestern University, 1974-1983; associate dean acad affairs, Northwestern University, 1983-1988; senior associate dean, Northwestern University, 1988-1993; dean, Northwestern University, 1993-1998. Director American Board Endodontics, 1971-1977, secretary-treasurer, 1973-1976, president, 1976-1977. Chairman subcommittee American National Standards Institute.

Member commission on advanced education Commision on Accreditation of Dental Education, 1974-1977, endodontic consultant, 1986-1991, curriculum consultant, 1986-1992.

Achievements

• Michael Alexander Heuer has been listed as a noteworthy Dean, endodontist educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1956-1958. Fellow American College Dentistry (life, secretary-treasurer Illinois section 1986-1992, vice chair 1992-1994, chair 1994-1996), International College Dentistry, American Association Endodontists (life. Executive council 1967-1971, secretary 1979-1984, vice president 1984-1985, president-elect 1985-1986, president 1986-1987).

Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Dental Association (life. Council dental materials and devices 1972-1978, chairman 1977-1978, science and education consultant 1980-1997), International Association Dental Research, American Association Dental Schools, Chicago Odontographic Society (president 1982-1984), Edgar D. Coolidge Endodontic Society (life, charter secretary 1961, president 1964, trustee), Phi Eta Sigma, Omicron Kappa Upsilon, Chi Psi, Delta Sigma Delta.

Connections

Married Barbara Margaret Naines, November 23, 1955. Children– Kristan M., Karin E., Katrina A.

Father:

Harold Maynard Heuer

Mother:

Gwendolyn Ruth (Kremer) Heuer

Spouse:

Barbara Margaret Naines

child:

Kristan M. Heuer

child:

Katrina A. Heuer

child:

Karin E. Heuer