KeystoneExplorer | Fall 2023 9 dentistry issues Q Longtime PAGD leader and friend to dentists everywhere, Dr. Kurt Laemmer of Bradford, passed away on Sunday, July 23, at the Cleveland Clinic as a result of cancer complications. He was 59 years old. Born in 1963 in Franklin, PA, Kurt earned his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at Westminster College in 1985, followed by his DMD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 1990. Dr. Laemmer was an esteemed member of the dental community, serving his patients in Bradford and later Smethport since 1990. His unwavering commitment to learning and growth led him to attain the prestigious levels of Fellowship, Mastership, and the Lifelong Service and Recognition Award in the AGD. These achievements were a testament to his relentless pursuit of excellence and his desire to provide the highest quality of care to his patients. He served as PAGD President and as Regional Director of AGD, showcasing his dedication to advancing the field of dentistry. He volunteered at numerous organizations offering free dental care to the underserved as well as in Honduras and the Dominican Republic. Kurt’s passing leaves a void in the PAGD, but his legacy will continue to live on through the countless lives he touched. His dedication, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to the field of dentistry will serve as a guiding light for future generations of dentists. PAGD joins Kurt’s family, including daughters Kristen and Juliah and longtime partner Nina, in fondly remembering Kurt and the people he helped through dentistry. In Memoriam: REMEMBERING KURT
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