The much respected and beloved Louis M. Lin, DMD, PhD, former postgraduate program director and chairman of the Department of Endodontics (1980-2000) at UMDNJ\/Rutgers’ School of Dental Medicine and chair of the Section of Endodontics (2000-2002) at UCLA School of Dentistry, passed away in 2020. Dr. Lin was a full-time tenured professor at NYU College of Dentistry since 2002 as well. He enriched the lives of all who were fortunate enough to have known him.<\/p>\n
It’s clear Dr. Lin was much beloved, as evidenced by the outpouring of tributes received when compiling this piece. Please join us in honoring Dr. Lin and remembering him through the photo collection and heartfelt messages below.<\/p>\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\nIn honour of our respectable professor Louis, who taught us all a great deal whether on a scientific level or an ethical level. A man we can proudly and confidently say who, inspiringly, had impeccable charm and character. Our respect and appreciation for Louis’ continued valuable and wonderful efforts, his high moral principles and his distinguished scientific heritage will never diminish but only grow. The much respected and beloved Louis M. Lin, DMD, PhD, former postgraduate program director and chairman of the Department of Endodontics (1980-2000) at UMDNJ\/Rutgers’ School of Dental Medicine and chair…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":18589,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[217],"tags":[],"feature":[202],"class_list":["post-18576","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-member-news-and-profiles","feature-communique"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nThe wonderful days spent with Louis will never be forgotten! We will never forget his generosity, work ethic and all the beautiful memories he left for us! Thank you for setting an exceptional example of dedication, work, sincerity, ethics and unflawed reputation. –Tarek Saoud; University of Benghazi, Libya and International Translational Research group<\/strong><\/em>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLouis Lin was a mentor and a friend. He moved through the world with grace and dignity. Louis was extremely dedicated to his scholarship. He had a unique perspective on endodontics given his scientific training, surgical training, and background in oral pathology. He was so intelligent and creative, which led to him having a lot of new ideas regarding the underlying biology of endodontic disease, and healing after disease resolution. Whenever he had a free moment when attending in the clinic he would pop right back on his laptop, writing and revising the next paper, getting that next idea out into the world.\u00a0 He thought deeply about the science behind what we do in endodontics and was driven to express his perspectives through writing. He was especially passionate about regenerative endodontics and vital pulp therapy because there is such interesting biology underlying both of those procedures.\u00a0 As endodontic colleagues, we have much to be grateful to him for. Despite all of his accomplishments in endodontics, he was a humble and generous instructor. He took his time with every student, and showed deep empathy for the patients and students who fell under his care. He was there for whoever needed him, every day. Although he gave us so much, I have no doubt he had a lot more insights he would have shared with us, if that time had been granted to him. His passing is a painful reminder of how much suffering and loss has been endured during this ongoing pandemic. I am so grateful to have spent the time with him that I did.\u00a0 He will always be an iconic figure in endodontics, forever seared in my mind, the epitome of the gentle scholar.\u00a0 Thank you, Dr. Lin for all you did for endodontics, for all of us. -Dr. Jennifer Gibbs, Harvard University
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\nDr. Lin was enrolled in the Endodontic Residency program at UConn 45 years ago. When he arrived, he had already been trained in oral surgery and oral pathology. It was like having an additional faculty member present. He was a tireless worker who used his skills and knowledge to spend his whole career in academic dentistry and private practice. –Michael H Rutberg. DMD, University of Connecticut
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\nIn July 1978, Louis Lin was in the final year of his endodontic program when Dr. Kaare Langland hired me as a Program Director at the University of Connecticut (UConn). Louis was a cherished chief resident and remained a friend and supporter of the UConn program after his graduation and during his illustrious academia career. A perfect gentleman and source of pride for the UConn family. We miss him very much.\u200b –Kamran Safavi, DMD, Professor, University of Connecticut
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\nA little over a year ago, I had dinner with Dr. Lin and I remember seeing him get teary eyed as he beamed about how much he loved his wife and his son.\u00a0 Dr. Louis Lin was not just an amazing book of endodontic knowledge full of passion for the profession we enjoy, but he was the consummate family man.\u00a0 He was compassionate, understanding, knowledgeable, kind and was always willing to go the extra mile to help others. He was my mentor, father-figure, colleague and confidant. Dr. Lin, may you rest in peace knowing so many people you’ve touched love you so dearly. <\/em>–<\/strong>David Han, DDS, MS, UCLA School of Dentistry, Class of 2002<\/strong><\/em>\n\nIt is honor for me to write this tribute to Dr. Louis Lin. As the dean of the UCLA School of Dentistry, I recruited Dr. Louis Lin as the Chair and Professor of Endodontics in 2000. He was a gentleman, an excellent clinician, and a scholar. No one worked harder than Louis in our community, and he knew every aspect of dental education. When the school faced difficult matters, he always rolled up his sleeves and handled well those difficult, intense and demanding tasks. Our school has a community clinic in the city of Venice where dental students are engaged in patient care under the supervision of faculty. However, most full-time faculty members hesitated to travel to the community clinic for supervising dental students. Although he was the chair, he did not hesitate to travel for students every week. Louis also treated his faculty, residents, dental students and staff with respect. When he informed me of his departure for New York, it was very difficult for me to accept it. When we heard of his passing, we all were devastated. Louis was a beloved husband, father, an excellent educator and a true friend of everybody. I only worked with him for two years, I always felt blessed by knowing and being associated with him. I terribly miss Louis. -No-Hee Park, Dean Emeritus and Professor, UCLA School of Dentistry
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\nMy encounter with Dr. Lin began when I was a resident in the endo program at UCLA. Dr. Lin had incredible depth and breadth of knowledge in dentistry, beyond endodontics. He was able to quote almost every sentence of his teaching with the studies that supported the findings. It was truly a privilege to have a teacher like Dr. Lin, who had answers to all questions related to endodontics and who was able to show how to do things with his hands. At the same time, Dr. Lin was a humble, down-to-earth person, and a gentleman. After he left UCLA, he would send me greeting messages every year. When I see him at the meetings, Dr. Lin would always extend his greetings to my family. Up until the very end, Dr. Lin pursued his interest in research in endodontics, especially in the area of regenerative endodontics. He published several seminal papers in this area that shaped the scope of our understanding. Dr. Lin truly loved what he was doing and he did it until the very end. He will surely be remembered as a teacher and scholar in endodontics. However, in many of his students, myself included, Dr. Lin will be remembered as a good person … someone you like to pick up a phone and say hello to. –Mo Kang, DDS, PhD, Professor and Chair, University of California Los Angeles<\/strong><\/em>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"