Ronald Resnick, DMD, the Pied Piper of children’s dentistry, passed away Oct. 14, 2019, in Denver surrounded by family. He was 87. Rabbis Steven Foster and Evette Luttman will lead a celebration of life service on Friday, Nov. 29, at Feldman Mortuary. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
“He is remembered for his compassion, humanism, infectious smile and excellent dentistry,” the family said. “Thanks to all of you who filled his life with such joy. He will be missed.”
Dr. Resnick was born in Chelsea, Mass.
He attended the University of Massachusetts and received his dental degree from Tufts University.
After his fellowship in pediatric dentistry at Tufts, Dr. Resnick brought these skills to patients in Cherry Creek in 1964.
Dr. Resnick is survived by Rhoda Ginsburg Resnick, his wife of 59 years; children Leslie and Scott Resnick, MD, and daughter-in-law Shanti Mohling, MD; granddaughter Carmen Resnick; sister Rosaline Keitelman; and Nikki the crazy Shih-Poo who never left his lap.
Contributions in his name may be made to Global Dental Relief or B’nai Havurah.
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