Geoffrey Layton Slack OBE (Mil), CBE, TD, BDS DDS, FDSRCS, FDS Glas, FFDRCSI, Dip Bact (1912–1991)

Abstract

It is with some pride that the author worked in Geoffrey Slack’s department from 1963 to 1967 and even retained a working relationship with him after that time. Slack was Professor of Dental Surgery (1959–1976) and later Professor of Community Dental Health (1976–1977) at The London Hospital Medical College, within the University of London. The change in titles came about as a result of recognition of his contribution to developments in public health and community dental care and services, for many of which he was directly responsible. He was Dental Dean from 1965 until 1969. Upon retirement in 1977 he became Emeritus Professor. In addition, he was Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England from 1974 to 1977.