Dr Irwin Mandel dies, He was hailed for work in preventive dentistry,
New York—Dr. Irwin D. Mandel, a “pioneering dental researcher” and the first recipient of the ADA Gold Medal, died May 26. He was 89.
Dr. Mandel, a former associate dean of research at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, was known for his studies on dental plaque in tooth decay and periodontal disease, and also for his research on salivary composition in relation to dental disease and systemic disease.
