Background
Rhodus, Nelson Leo was born on January 25, 1953 in Lancaster, Kentucky, United States. Son of Leo Kenneth and Hallie (Green) Rhodus.
Rhodus, Nelson Leo was born on January 25, 1953 in Lancaster, Kentucky, United States. Son of Leo Kenneth and Hallie (Green) Rhodus.
Bachelor of Science, Centre College, 1975. Doctor of Medical Dentistry, University Kentucky, 1979. Master of Science, Oral Roberts University, 1984.
Master in Public Health, University Minnesota, 1986.
Intern St. Claire Hospital, Morehead, Kentucky, 1978-1979. Postdoctoral residence Harvard University, 1979. General practice dentistry Lancaster, 1979-1982.
Chief dental services Garrard County Memorial Hospital, 1980-1982. Assistant professor oral medicine Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, 1982-1985, University Minnesota, Minneapolis, since 1985. Director oral diagnosis, director preventive dentistry Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, 1982-1985, director patient management University Minnesota, 1985-1986.
Assistant scoutmaster St. Paul Boy Scouts Am, 1985-1986. Volunteer Union Gospel Medical Mission, St. Paul, 1985-1986. Eucharistic minister St. Marks Church, St. Paul, 1985-1986.
Board directors Sjúgrens Syndrome Foundation of Minnesota, 1985-1986. Board directors Lupus Foundation, American Heart Association. Member American Dental Association, International Association Dental Research, American Dental Society Anesthesiology (National Merit award 1979), American Academy Oral Medicine (award of merit 1988), Organization Teachers Oral Diagnosis, Lancaster Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Lodges: Kiwanis (president 1981), Masons (secretary 1980-1982).
Married Patricia Ann Frederick, June 4, 1977. Children: Nelson Leo II, Brianne Mary, Evan Frederick.