Vangel R. Zissi, DMD

Hi, I am Van Zissi.  I grew up in Manchester, New Hampshire and attended University of New Hampshire graduating in 1958.  I attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine completing my D.M. D. in 1962.  Also at Tufts, I completed my Endodontic specialty training and was awarded the Certificate in Endodontics in 1967.

My wife Barbara and I have two sons.  We love to travel, enjoy all sports, and particularly enjoy staying involved with our kids.  I am a known Lacrosse “junkie” and have been involved with the Tufts Men’s Lacrosse program for the past fourteen years.

Predoctoral Education: 1958 BA, University of New Hampshire

Dental Education: 1962 DMD, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

Postdoctoral Training: 1967 Certificate in Endodontics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

Primary Academic Appointment:

Senior Advisor to the DEAN for DEVELOPMENT and Alumni Relations, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

Clinical Professor Emeritus, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

Board Status: Diplomate, American Board of Endodontics

Awards and Honors:

• Fellow and Past President, International College of Dentists (USA Section)
• Deputy Registrar, International College of Dentists (USA Section)
• Deputy Secretary General, International College of Dentists
• Spark Plug of the Year Award, International College of Dentists
• Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society
• Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine