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