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Russel Alexander Dixon
1898–1976
United States
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Russel Alexander Dixon (February 24, 1898 – January 3, 1976) was the first African-American to earn an advanced degree in dentistry from Northwestern University and the first African American dean of Howard University College of Dentistry. He was the longest serving dean in dental education, with a 35 year tenure from 1931 to 1966.
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