David Robinson (1920-2010), who was known to generations of Guy's dental students, died on 12 November after a short illness. He entered Guy's in 1939, spending the first two years in Sherwood Park, Tunbridge Wells, where the School was evacuated and where in the following year the students had a fine view of the Battle of Britain! The School moved back to Guy's just in time for the attacks by V1s and V2s in 1944-45.

David qualified BDS and LDS in 1944 and was awarded the MDS in 1972. On qualifying he was appointed a House Surgeon at Guy's, however, deemed unfit for military service he worked briefly in the West End for Allan Thompson. He was also appointed part-time assistant to Professor Herbert at Guy's. His duties included introducing students to operative dentistry, first in 'Phantom Head' and then treating patients in the clinic. It is believed that in his career he gave 36 such courses, this, with an average of 12 students in each group means that nearly 500 students benefited directly from his meticulous and expert teaching. 'ADR' was always willing to help a student or colleague with essentially practical advice for any clinical problem. In 1980 the students elected him as President of the Guy's Hospital Dental Society.

Always a keen amateur photographer he developed his skills in clinical photography and became Head of the Dental Photographic Department where he made many films and videos, including some of significant events at Guy's. Before being appointed as Consultant in 1972 David ran his part-time practice in Forest Hill from 1946.

In retirement he worked as a volunteer at the Horniman Museum, Dulwich using his dexterity and photographic skills to display and document their musical instruments. His numerous recreations in retirement included photography, a share in a narrowboat, golf and bowls. David was married to Joyce for over 60 years but sadly she predeceased him two years ago. They leave three children, Anthony, Bruce and Amanda to whom we extend our sympathy in their loss.