Become a Standish Fellow

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A STANDISH FELLOW?

Dr. Miles Standish was an accomplished community member who dedicated his life to enhancing the oral health of the community through education and research. Since his passing in 2003, the Board of Directors of the IDDS Foundation has honored this outstanding individual whose life exemplified the ideals of our foundation.

Each donor who makes a one-time gift of $1,000 is recognized as a Standish Fellow in memory of Dr. Standish and his ongoing legacy. Every Standish Fellow's generosity is a powerful investment in the needs of our community.

MORE ABOUT DR. MILES STANDISH

After graduating from the IU School of Dentistry, Dr. Standish's postdoctoral education was in Oral Pathology with a minor in Periodontics. He began a career in dental education as an instructor at IU School of Dentistry teaching Oral Diagnosis and Oral Pathology. Dr. Standish rose to the rank of Professor, and also served as the Chairman of Clinical Oral Pathology and Associate Dean for Graduate and Post Graduate Education.

Dr. Standish was a charter member and President of the Society of Forensic Odontology in 1981-1982, and was an examiner and Vice President of the same board. He was a member of the American Academy of Oral Pathology and served as its President in 1972-1973. He was a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Pathology, serving on its board of directors from 1972-1979 and as President from 1978-1979. Dr. Standish published 67 scientific articles and made over 200 presentations to professional organizations. He was the principal author of the textbook Oral Diagnosis, Oral Medicine and as well as co-author of several other textbooks and a history of the Indianapolis District Dental Society. Dr. Standish was well-known for his outstanding contributions to Dentistry, Dental Education, and Forensic Odontology, and was the recipient of many honors and awards.