Background
Bruna, Vincent Vito La was born on September 4, 1933 in Regalbuto, Italy. Son of Nunzio and Vincenza (Termine) L.Bruna. came to the United States, 1935.
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Vincent Vito La Bruna
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Vincent Vito La Bruna, Italian orthodontist. License dentist, New York. Decorated knight Commander Equestrian Order of Holy Sepulchre, Sovereign Order of Cypress, Equestrian Order of St. Gregory; recipient United Nations Medal, Pope Paul II, 1995, Man of Year award State Community Mayors, 1988, Ellis Island medal of honor, 1998.
Education
Bachelor of Science, St. John's College, 1954; Doctor of Dental Surgery, New York University, 1958; certified of specialty in orthodontics, Columbia University, 1961.
Career
Private practice, New York City, since 1961. Director dentistry Cabrini Medical Center, New York City, since 1981. President Metropolitan Research Institute, New York City, since 1966.
Achievements
Membership
Chairman orthodontists American Red Cross, New York City, 1970-1972. Volunteer oral cancer screening American Cancer Society, New York City, since 1981. Nominated by mayor to Environmental Control Board, New York City, 1971.
Member of advisory county New York State Planning Commission, 1974-1975. Fellow American College Dentistry, International College Dentistry. Member 1st Dist.Dental Society (president 1995), Eastern Dental Society (president 1978), ColumbiaOrthodontic Society (president 1973), Italian American Professional and Business Association (president since 1985), Equestrian Order of Holy Sepulchre (knight commander since 1970), Sovereign Order of Cypress (knight commander since 1977).
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Married Nina La Bruna, June 29, 1958. Children: Vincent A., Anthony N.
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Religion
Roman Catholic
Education
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1954
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1958
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1961
Columbia University , Centre of Excellence for Applied Research & Training specialty in orthodontics
Career
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1961
Awards
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Decorated knight Commander Equestrian Order of Holy Sepulchre, Sovereign Order of Cypress, Equestrian Order of St. Gregory. Recipient United Nations Medal, Pope Paul II, 1995, Man of Year award State Community Mayors, 1988, Ellis Island medal of honor, 1998.Decorated knight Commander Equestrian Order of Holy Sepulchre, Sovereign Order of Cypress, Equestrian Order of St. Gregory. Recipient United Nations Medal, Pope Paul II, 1995, Man of Year award State Community Mayors, 1988, Ellis Island medal of honor, 1998.