'Bob', who died from Lymphonia in June this year was an outstanding generalist. He had the ability to take the broader view whilst being a stickler for detail. This required patience and dedication to see things through which he invariably did. Early in his career he saw the need for better education for the 'chairside assistant' and with true altruism established a local course, teaching and examining, eventually as Chairman of the National Board.

Educated at Guy's Hospital Dental School 1956-62, he qualified BDS and LDS and became house surgeon to Allen Thompson. From this, oral surgery and anaesthesia became special interests in practice and he was an early member of SAAD. In the early 60's, his patients benefited from sedation, surgery, conservation and endotracheal intubation by an anaesthetist in a purpose built practice he helped to build. With the advent of fluoride, he adopted a preventative approach and successfully saw a dramatic reduction in interference dentistry in the families of succeeding generations of patients.

...he switched to sailing off the Sussex Coast when not playing rugby. His frequent injuries were sorted out on Monday mornings until he agreed to become a referee!

A keen pot holer and climber, he switched to sailing off the Sussex Coast when not playing rugby. His frequent injuries were sorted out on Monday mornings until he agreed to become a referee!

His funeral took place in a packed church with standing room only, full of friends, colleagues, staff and patients, a fitting tribute and some consolation to his widow, Jean and his family who survive him.