Richard Arthur Plezia

Background

Plezia, Richard Arthur was born on January 23, 1943 in Buffalo. Son of Francis Anthony and Sophie Rita (Bulera) Plezia.

Education

Bachelor, Canisius College, 1964. Doctor of Dental Surgery, Case Western Reserve, 1968. Master of Science, University Detroit, 1975.

Career

Intern, V.A. Medical Center, Buffalo, 1968-1969; staff dentist, V.A. Medical Center, Buffalo, 1969-1970; resident dentist, V.A. Medical Center, Allen Park, Michigan, 1970-1973; director oral surgeon, assistant chief of service, V.A. Medical Center, Allen Park, Michigan, since 1982; chief oral surgeon, V.A. Medical Center, Minneapolis, 1973-1975; private practice, Dearborn, Michigan, 1975-1982. Consultant V.A. Medical Center, Allen Park, 1975-1982. Intrs. University Detroit, 1975-1982.

Achievements

• Richard Arthur Plezia has been listed as a noteworthy oral and maxillofacial surgeon by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Eucharistic minister, St. Clare Parish, Farmington Hills, since 1982. United States Air Force, since 1985. Fellow American College Oral, Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Society Oral, Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Association Hospital Dentists, American Society Dental Anesthesiology, American Board Oral, Maxillofacial Surgery.

Interests

• Avocations: amateur radio, stamp and coin collecting, photography.

Connections

Children: Gregory, Elizabeth, Michael, Cynthia.

Father:

Francis Anthony Plezia

Mother:

Sophie Rita (Bulera) Plezia

child:

Gregory Plezia

child:

Elizabeth Plezia

child:

Cynthia Plezia

child:

Michael Plezia