Reed Othelbert Dingman

Background

Dingman, Reed Othelbert was born on November 4, 1906 in Rockwood, Michigan, United States. Son of Wilbert Alva and Gertrude (Scherer) Dingman.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Michigan, 1928. Doctor of Dental Surgery, University Michigan, 1931. Master of Science, University Michigan, 1932.

Doctor of Medicine, University Michigan, 1936. Doctor of Science, University Miami, 1974.

Career

Oral and plastic surgeon, Gelsinger Memorial Hospital, Danville, Pennsylvania, 1937-1939; private practice, Washington, 1939-1940; assistant professor oral surgery, University of Michigan, 1940-1945; associate professor, University of Michigan, 1945-1985; professor surgery, head section plastic surgery Medical School, University of Michigan, 1965-1976; professor emeritus, University of Michigan, 1976-1985; acting head section, University of Michigan, 1982-1985; chief department plastic surgery, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1960-1975.

Achievements

• Reed Othelbert Dingman has been listed as a noteworthy surgeon, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American College of Surgeons, American College Dentists. Member American Dental Association, American Medical Association, American Society Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Society Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (president, director foundation, president 1963-1964), Western surgical societies, American Association Plastic Surgeons, American Cleft Palate Society, American Society Maxillo-facial Surgeons (president 1952), American Society Trauma, South African Society Plastic Surgeons (honorary), American, International societies aesthetic plastic surgeons.

Connections

Married Thelma Agnes Muir, November 24, 1932. Children: David Lyons, Sue Muir, Sally Fae.

Father:

Wilbert Alva Dingman

Mother:

Gertrude (Scherer) Dingman

Spouse:

Thelma Agnes Muir

child:

Sue Muir Dingman

child:

David Lyons Dingman

child:

Sally Fae Dingman