| DR. CLIFFORD F. LOADER UNITED STATES Born on May 13, 1916, in London, England, Dr. Clifford F. Loader's family moved to San Francisco in 1917. He was educated in the public schools of San Francisco and graduated from Lowell High School of San Francisco (the academic and oldest high school in California) in 1934. He received his D.M.D. degree from the North Pacific College of Portland, Oregon (now the Oregon Health Sciences University) in 1939. Passing the state boards of Oregon and California he established his private practice in Delano, California in 1940. When World War 11 broke out, Dr. Loader volunteered and served in the U.S. Army Dental Corps in the Pacific Theater of Operations. He was awarded two Bronze Battle Stars and a Presidential Unit Citation. Retired disabled with a rank of major and maintaining that rank in the Honorary Reserve, Dr. Loader returned to Delano after his tour of duty. An individual with high intellect who possesses a multitude of talents and abilities would be the only way to describe Dr. Loader and his distinguished career professionally and in matters of civic and international affairs. He was mayor of Delano for 14 years, president of the League of California Cities (436 cities), founder of the Valley National Bank of Delano, director emeritus of the American National Bank, charter president of the Delano Kiwanis Club, and honorary member of Delano Rotary Club. He established four sister cities in Asati, Italy; Arida, Japan; lacona, Mexico; and Kalibo in the Philippines. His aid to education has been a constant pursuit since 1958 resulting in establishing a means for others to attain an education and to have educational facilities available to them that would not have otherwise been possible. Dr. Loader has been the past president of the Kern County Dental Society, the California State Board of Dental Examiners, the American Association of Dental Examiners, the Academy of Dentistry International and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He has received numerous honors and awards during his illustrious career. However, space will allow only a few to be mentioned here. He was chosen Man of the Year by the Delano District Chamber of Commerce, Dentist Citizen of the Year by the American Association of Dental Examiners, given the title of Cavatiere with Medal and Rosette by President Leone of Italy, the Silver Medal was awarded to him by Jacques Cherac, mayor of Paris, France. He received the Hillenbrand Award from the Academy of Dentistry International, an honorary membership was awarded him by the Hawaii Dental Association, the Clifford F. Loader Award for Professionalism and Ethical Culture was established by the Japan Section of the A.D.I. He was named International Dentist of the Year by the A.D.I. in 1988 at the Washington, D.C. A.D.A. meeting. In 1987 he received the Pierre Fauchard Plaque Award and in 1990, Dr. Loader received the Pierre Fauchard Gold Medal at the A.D.A. meeting of the Academy in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Loader lives in Bakersfield, California with his wife Rae and his two sons, Chip and Jeff. As executive director emeritus of the Academy of Dentistry International, Dr. Loader is a fellow of the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists and the Academy of Dentistry International. He is a member of the Pierre Fauchard Academy. |
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Give A Little More Than You Are Asking For
In the end, true success in life is determined not on the basis of t tles we hold or the amount of money we make, but in our life's activities which make us truly happy. Success can mean being creative, doing something better than anyoneelse,overcomingobstacles,takingon achallenge,trying, winning, losing, but never giving up. Success is a very personal thing, like improving your family's lifestyle, giving, guiding, hoping, laughing. Success can be a very spiritual battle within yourself, your ambitions, your potential versus your capacity. Don't set your goals beyond your limits. Moderation in all things eliminates unnecessary stress and preserves your energy for the meaningful things that you strive to accomplish. If we look beyond the wall of the dental office, we can see opportunities that are available to give life deeper and broader dimensions. What is the greatest need in the world today? Why, it is to get along with our fellow man. We see and read every day the tragedy of human conflict ... of distorted perceptions that some people have of each other. But one person ... you ... can make a difference. The world is moved along, not only by mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker. There are a multiplicity of needs in all communities, including the community that you live in. Money, of course, is one way to support charities and noble causes, but there are other ways, since most of us are not rich with fortunes to donate. Each of us, in our own way, have many ways that we can give. Some can give time, skill, or ideas. All of us can give appreciation, enthusiasm, interest, encouragement or sympathy. Look about you and see how you can contribute your special talents to make life better in the place that you live. Let me share with you the simple goals that I set for myself. My goals are three:
I have had a wonderful life. Evaluate the long-term goals of your own life and arrange your life's activities to make yourself truly happy. |
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LEGACY
The Dental Profession Published in 1990 First Edition, Hardcover B& W photos, 213 pages |
Edited by Drs. Clifford Loader and Shigeo Kishi, is a compilation of essays from some 85 international dental leaders participating in all phases of dentistry. These ideas and philosophies that have guided these individuals are shared here in the hopes of creating a better understanding for future leaders to continue the progress and development of Dentistry. |
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