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Cannon, Robert (Bob) (1923 - 2001)

OAM

Dentist

Born: 26 April 1923. Died: 9 July 2001.

Robert (Bob) Cannon was a pioneer of improved dentistry standards throughout the world. He traveled the globe for twenty years giving up to ten lectures each year and introduced modern equipment and treatment techniques to the Australian dental industry. He received the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 1991 for his services to the dental profession. In 1959 Cannon won an RSL travelling fellowship and set off to Canada to complete his doctorate. He then worked and traveled in the USA, UK, Europe and Hong Kong. Along the way he picked up clients like Kirk Douglas and Howard Hughes.

Career Highlights

Chronology
c. 1939 - c. 1945 Kitty Hawk fighter pilot with the Royal Australian Air Force
c. 1946 - c. 1948 Studied dentistry at the University of Melbourne
1950s Masters in Dentistry completed at the University of Melbourne
1959 Doctorate studies in Toronto, Canada
1960 - 1964 Senior Lecturer in Oral Rehabilitation
1991 Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)

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Prepared by: Annette Alafaci
Created: 10 October 2006
Modified: 11 October 2006

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