Dr. Clifton O. Dummett, Jr.-A Great Teacher

Dr. "Cliff" Dummett, was one of the best professors I have had the privilege of coming into contact with in my career. He was at the LSU School of Dentistry Department of Pediatric Dentistry when I was in my residency there. He passed away the other day at age 62 after a long illness. Dr. Dummett had a talent quite lacking in most dental school faculty; he was a good teacher. He always had a smile on his face and could tell you that you screwed up without making you feeling like an idiot. He encouraged you to improve and excel. He and his wife lost their home (and really cool sail boat he once let me pilot) to hurricane Katrina, then moved to Baton Rouge. I send my best wishes to his wife. Thank you Dr. Dummett. I will always remember that smile.