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tribute_ Dr. Fred Weinstein I ‘He brought a world of enthusiasm and knowledge to the global endodontic community’ Author_Fred Michmershuizen, Managing Editor _He will be remembered as a friend, a teacher and a healer. Fred Weinstein, DMD, a retired endodontist from Vancouver, British Columbia, died Oct. 15, 2017, at the age of 78, after a brief illness. His fel- low specialists expressed sadness at his passing and acknowledged how his passion for the profession rubbed off on them through many decades of friend- ship. Many are also remembering him for his ability to have fun — especially when it came time to promote an international endodontic conference hosted in his native country. “Fred has been an inspiration for me for all these years, ever since we met over 30 years ago,” said Gerald N. Glickman, DDS, MS, professor and chair at Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas, one of many endodontists who shared fond memories of Weinstein. “What a remarkably kind and insightful individual he was — always inquiring about me and others and never letting on about himself,” Glickman re- membered. “He brought a world of enthusiasm and knowledge to the global endodontic community. I will miss him dearly.” “Fred was that special kind of person who would do anything he could to help out when needed. He cared for everyone and was a dear friend,” said John J. Stropko, DDS, of Prescott, Ariz. “Fred was a teacher, always encouraging others to use the latest technology to Fred Weinstein, DMD, MRCD(C), FICD, FACD, who passed away Oct. 15, 2017, at the age of 78, is pictured in Anaheim, Calif., at the California Dental Association meeting, CDA Presents the Art and Science of Dentistry, in 2012. A retired endodontist from Vancouver, British Columbia, Weinstein often traveled to dental meetings to keep his knowledge of the specialty current and to visit with his many friends. (Photo/ Fred Michmershuizen, Managing Editor) roots 1_ 2018 I 11

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