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IN MEMORY OF DR. WILLIAM H. STALKER, DDS, MS
DDS, MS
Dr. William H. Stalker, DDS, MS, was a highly accomplished
periodontist with a distinguished career spanning military
service and private practice. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, in
1944, Dr. Stalker graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at
West Point in 1966. Following his service in Vietnam, he pursued
his passion for dentistry, enrolling at the University of
Indiana School of Dentistry in 1970. Graduating third in his
class in 1974, he went on to complete a general practice
residency at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio in
1975.
Dr. Stalker furthered his expertise in periodontics
by completing a residency at the U.S. Army Institute of Dental
Research at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
He also earned a Master of Science degree in Oral Biology from
George Washington University during this time. His military
career included numerous assignments as a periodontist,
culminating in his retirement as a colonel in 1986.
In 1987, Dr. Stalker transitioned to private practice, taking over
Dr. Claude Naber’s periodontal practice. Over the next 23 years,
he built a reputation for excellence in periodontal care. A
Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology since 1983,
Dr. Stalker was honored with induction into the American College
of Dentists in 2003, recognizing his contributions to the
profession.
Dr. Stalker’s academic achievements included
publishing several articles in professional journals and
co-authoring a textbook in 1990, further solidifying his impact
on the field of periodontics.
Dr. Stalker also valued spending quality time with his wife and
family. His hobbies included scuba diving and photography,
reflecting his adventurous and creative spirit. His contributions
to periodontics, the practice, and the patients he served are
remembered with appreciation.
