Dr. Daniel Mark Schweitzer, DDS

Jerome M. Schweitzer, DDS
Dr. Jerome M. Schweitzer graduated from the New York College of Dentistry in 1918. He first practiced in West Harlem, but soon after moved to 545 West End Avenue where he remained until 1936. While maintaining his busy practice, he spent 8 years at night school and obtained a BS from the College of the City of New York in 1928. In 1936 he moved the practice to 730 Fifth Avenue and then, in 1978, to 745 Fifth Avenue. During his long career he wrote, and had published, 3 textbooks and numerous articles in scientific journals. He was equally at home in both academic and organizational dentistry attaining a full professorship at New York University College of Dentistry and being a member of numerous dental organizations. Dr. Schweitzer helped found the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics (GNYAP), was its first president, and the only one to serve for 2 years. Additionally, he established the Jerome M. and Dorothy Schweitzer Research Award of the GNYAP. He …was also a “grandfathered” member of the American College of Prosthodontics and a sought after lecturer throughout the world. He retired after 65 years of professional practice at the age of 86.