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Heifer Sues Over Failed Sale of Property for Dental and Veterinary Medicine Schools

Reprinted from Arkansas Democrat Gazette, December 30, 2023: Article by John Lynch Heifer Project International filed a lawsuit Friday over the failed sale of its Little Rock headquarters for a planned Lyon College institute housing schools of dentistry and veterinary medicine. The hunger-fighting charity filed the suit to claim about $550,000 left over from the unsuccessful sale and to force

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Obituary: Dr. Dennis Pulliam, ADA Member for 48 Years

Dr. Dennis Blake Pulliam, 73 of Hoxie passed away December 11, 2023, in the St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born July 30, 1950, in Walnut Ridge, to the late Chester and Liberty Forehand Pulliam. He graduated Valedictorian of Walnut Ridge High School Class of 1968; he was top of his class and earned Dental honors when obtaining his D.D.S.

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Obituary: Dr. Gerald Johnson of Little Rock

ASDA Member Dr. Gerald K. Johnson, Sr., departed this world on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Gerald was born in Shreveport, La., on December 2, 1933, and at the tender age of 2, he moved to Augusta, Ark., following the tragic loss of his father.He pursued his passion for chemistry and biology at UCA (formerly ASTC) before graduating from the University

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Donated Dental Services Report for Arkansas

Donated Dental Services, a program of the national Dental Lifeline Network, was introduced in Arkansas in 1997 with assistance from the Arkansas State Dental Association. Since that time, almost $3 million in donated dentistry has been provided to Arkansans who face medical or financial challenges that prevent them from accessing dental care on their own. The program is now primarily

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Obituary: Dr. George C. Martin, Past ASDA President

Dr. George Chesley Martin, Sr., of Springdale, AR passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 71 years old. He was born July 13, 1952, in San Antonio, Texas to Robert Chesley and Enbe (Woody) Martin. George began his dental career in 1976 in McGehee, AR where he owned his own practice. He practiced there for 28 years before moving

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Obituary: Dr. Tommy Raines of Camden

Dr. Tommy Raines of Camden went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. His humor was contagious and his loud laugh lit up every room. His hospitality and servants heart left an impact on more people than could ever be counted. His pride as a parent and

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