H. Trendley Dean
H. Trendley Dean | |
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St. Louis University | |
Occupation | Dentist |
Known for | Work on water fluoridation |
Title | Director of National Institute of Dental Research |
Term | 1948–1953 |
Successor | Francis A. Arnold Jr. |
Henry Trendley Dean (August 25, 1893 – May 13, 1962[1]) was the first director of the United States National Institute of Dental Research and a pioneer investigator of water fluoridation in the prevention of tooth decay.
Early life
Dean was born in Winstanley Park,
Research into water fluoridation
Dean's legacy comes almost entirely from his research into fluoridation. At the urging of
Dean was part of a team that focused on determining optimal concentrations of
The August 1, 1943, Journal of The American Dental Association referenced Dean as acknowledging the difficulty of identifying an optimal concentration with the following quote, "The same amount of fluorine that causes a mild toxic reaction in one individual may cause a severe reaction in another. In other words we are dealing with a low-grade chronic poisoning of the formative dental organ in which case some individuals may show a more severe reaction than others having a comparable fluorine intake." Dean's professional life was spent searching for an optimal level of fluoride that would prevent tooth decay yet avoid staining or otherwise damaging teeth. In 1952, McKay and Dean were presented with the
Later life
After his retirement, Dean joined the American Dental Association as Secretary of its Council on Dental Research.[11] In this role, he continued to advocate and defend the addition of fluoride to public drinking water. He was frequently called to speak on the subject in the United States and abroad, mostly to refute the arguments of those who opposed water fluoridation. In 1949, he was presented with the Gorgas Medal from the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States (AMSUS).[12][13] He died in 1962, after a long battle with asthma and emphysema.[14]
The International Association for Dental Research has an award named after Dean, called the H. Trendley Dean Memorial Award, recognizing meritorious research in epidemiology and public health.[15][16]
Notes
- ^ a b "H. Trendley Dean, D.D.S." Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. 48 (41): 935. October 22, 1999.
- ^ "Dr. Dean to Helena, Mont". Alton Evening Telegraph. July 29, 1921 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "H. Trendley Dean, D.D.S." www.cdc.gov. This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- ^ Meiers, Peter. "HT Dean's epidemiology of Mottled Teeth". The History of Fluorine, Fluoride and Fluoridation. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
- ISBN 978-1-4443-0928-7.
- JSTOR 4582893.
- ^ "Six Scientists Awarded For Medical Achievements". Albuquerque Journal. International News Service. October 6, 1952 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Fluoridation protocols". The Lasker Foundation. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
- ^ "Effective, Safe". Bennington Banner. April 30, 1956 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Strack, Joseph George (January 1950). "Rx for Living: Dr. H. T. Dean – Public Health Officer" (PDF). TIC Magazine. pp. 10–13.
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- ^ "H. Trendley Dean Papers 1914–1961 (bulk 1931–1961): biographical note". History of Medicine. National Library of Medicine. August 27, 2009 [October 22, 2008]. Retrieved December 31, 2009.
- ^ "H. TRENDLEY DEAN MEMORIAL AWARD". International Association for Dental Research. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
- S2CID 71392875.
References
- Division of Oral Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (1999). "H. Trendley Dean, D.D.S." MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 48 (41): 935.
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PMID 10714718. - "Dean, H(enry) Trendley, D.D.S.". The American Catholic Who's Who. Vol. 14. Grosse Pointe, MI: Walter Romig. 1960–1961. p. 99.