Background
McDonald, Ralph Earl was born on May 12, 1920 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Earl Samuel and Addie Elizabeth (Cottom) McDonald.
McDonald, Ralph Earl was born on May 12, 1920 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Earl Samuel and Addie Elizabeth (Cottom) McDonald.
Bachelor of Science, Indiana University, 1942. Doctor of Dental Surgery, Indiana University, 1944. Master of Science, Indiana University, 1951.
Doctor of Laws, University Southern Indiana, 1985.
Instructor School Dentistry, Indiana U., Indianapolis, 1946-1950; assistant professor, then associate professor, Indiana U., Indianapolis, 1950-1960; professor, Indiana U., Indianapolis, 1960-1985; assistant dean School Dentistry, Indiana U., Indianapolis, 1964-1969; dean, Indiana U., Indianapolis, 1969-1985; dean emeritus, Indiana U., Indianapolis, since 1985.
Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946, PTO. Fellow American Society Dentistry for Children (president 1962), American Academy Pediatric Dentistry (president 1966), International College Dentists, American College Dentists. Member American Board Pediatric Dentistry (diplomate), Brazialian Academy Dentistry (diplomate), Irish Dental Association (honorary).
Married Sarah Jane Wyatt, August 23, 1942. Children: John Sanford, Scott Wesley, Barbara Lynn McDonald Dean.