Interview with Dr. Victor Lightfoot, DDS: A Life of Resilience and Dedication
Interview with Victor
Lightfoot, DDS
By Jordan Lassiter
Childhood
Born in Dayton, Ohio in 1925
Only child growing up
Recalls always being very crafty
College
Attended one year of college at Howard before
being drafted to serve in WWII
After 3 years in the military, he returned to college,
joined a fraternity, and was accepted to medical
school
MILITARY Experience
Served in a segregated unit
Interest in medicine led to Medical Department
Often found himself in hospitals
Medical School
Attended The University of Wisconsin in 1944
Could not stand experience
Returned to Howard to pursue other options
Dental School
Attended Dental School at Howard after pleading
for admission
Finished top of his class – Received Deans Award
Had the opportunity to serve the oral surgery clinic
at Freedman’s Hospital
Private Practice
Practiced for 20 years in Ohio and then another 20
years in New Jersey (1955-1995)
Healthcare/ Dentalcare
Progression
We are moving in the right direction, however Dr.
Lightfoot believes he is not suited for the current
medical/dental world
Healthcare is faster and completely automated
Insurance based healthcare
Full integration
Dr. Victor Lightfoot, DDS, born in Dayton in 1925, overcame challenges in his childhood and military service before excelling in dental school and practicing for 40 years. A trailblazer in healthcare, he reflects on the evolving landscape of medicine and dentistry.
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Interview with Victor Lightfoot, DDS By Jordan Lassiter
Childhood Born in Dayton, Ohio in 1925 Only child growing up Recalls always being very crafty
College Attended one year of college at Howard before being drafted to serve in WWII After 3 years in the military, he returned to college, joined a fraternity, and was accepted to medical school
MILITARY Experience Served in a segregated unit Interest in medicine led to Medical Department Often found himself in hospitals
Medical School Attended The University of Wisconsin in 1944 Could not stand experience Returned to Howard to pursue other options
Dental School Attended Dental School at Howard after pleading for admission Finished top of his class Received Deans Award Had the opportunity to serve the oral surgery clinic at Freedman s Hospital
Private Practice Practiced for 20 years in Ohio and then another 20 years in New Jersey (1955-1995)
Healthcare/ Dentalcare Progression We are moving in the right direction, however Dr. Lightfoot believes he is not suited for the current medical/dental world Healthcare is faster and completely automated Insurance based healthcare Full integration
