Raymond L. Lilly
Raymond L. Lilly, D.D.S., is associate professor of oral surgery, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda University.
Treating Teeth With Tenderness
A STRIKING statement made by a well-known, qualified man in the area of medical education brings to focus the importance of maintaining the health and integrity of the teeth, gums, and adjacent tissue. Charles Mayo, one of the founders of the medical center bearing his name, is quoted as saying, "Preventive dentistry can extend human life ten years."