Background
Stephens, Paul Alfred was born on February 28, 1921 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Lonny and Maudie Janie (Wynn) Stephens.
Stephens, Paul Alfred was born on February 28, 1921 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Lonny and Maudie Janie (Wynn) Stephens.
Bachelor of Science cum laude, Howard University, 1942. Doctor of Dental Surgery, Howard University, 1945.
Instructor dentistry Howard University, Washington, 1945-1946. General practice dentistry Gary, Indiana, from 1947. Chairman board Associates Medical Center, Inc.
Secretary Gary Indiana School Building Corporation, 1967-1985. President Board Health, 1973-1981. Indiana State Board Dental Examiners, 1975-1983.
Member advisory board Indiana U.-Purdue University Calumet Campus, 1973. Board directors Urban League Northwest Indiana. President Gary Educational Development Foundation, since 1990.
With Army of the United States, 1942-1944. Fellow International College Dentists, Academy Dentistry International, Academy General General Dentistry (president chapter 1973, national chairman dental care committee 1977, Midwestern vice president, national board directors 1984-1989, vice president 1990-1991, president 1992-1993), American College Dentists. Member American Dental Association, National Dental Association, Northwest Indiana Dental Association (board directors, president 1976-1977, Distinguished Service award 1993), American Society Anesthesia in Dentistry, American Academy Radiology, Gary Chamber of Commerce, Alpha Phi Alpha (president Gary Educational Foundation 1988, president Gary Educational Development Foundation since 1990), Academy General Dentistry (president 1992-1993).
Married Lola Helena Byrd, May 7, 1950. Children: Marsha Stephens Wilson, Paul Alfred Junior, Derek M.