Richard Adelson

Background

Adelson, Richard was born on November 17, 1935 in Brooklyn. Son of Samuel E. and Rhea D. (Ginsburg) Adelson.

Education

Bachelor, Columbia University, 1956. Doctor of Dental Surgery, University Pennsylvania, 1960.

Career

Private practice, Smithtown, New York, 1964—1975. Assistant dean school dental medicine State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1970—1977, associate professor school dental medicine, 1975—1977. Coordinator medical and dental education VA Regional Medical Education Center, Northport, New York, 1977—1980.

Administrative scholar VA, Washington, 1980—1982, special assistant to chief medical director department medical and surgery, 1982—1984, special assistant to assistant chief medical director dentistry, 1984—1985, assistant director dental program planning, since 1985. Clinical instructor New Jersey College Medicine and Dentistry, Jersey City, 1963—1970. Professorial lecturer school dentistry Georgetown University, Washington, 1981—1982.

Served to captain United States Army, 1960-1962.

Achievements

• Richard Adelson has been listed as a noteworthy medical administrator, dentist by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Continuing Education for the Health Professional: Educational and Administrative Methods

Membership

Fellow: International College Dentists, American College Dentists. Member: American Public Health Association, Gerontological Society America, International Association Dental Research, American Association Dental Schools, American Academy Gold Foil Operators.

Connections

Married Jean F. Fishbein, June 14, 1959. Children: Philip David, Nancy Lynn.