Dr. Sidney I. Silverman, a Professor Emeritis at New York University, has authored and edited five professional text books and more than 100 publications on medical and dental subj...view moreDr. Sidney I. Silverman, a Professor Emeritis at New York University, has authored and edited five professional text books and more than 100 publications on medical and dental subjects in professional journals. An educator, research scientist and practicing clinician for more than 50 years, he served in the Armed Forces during the Second World War as a Chief of Dental Clinics during the war against Fascism. He was also the President of a Community Arts Center for five years and a Life Director of the Board of Temple Emanual, both in Great Neck, NY. Now living in Manhattan, he is a sculptor, short story writer, community activist and continues his activity in biomedical research at the NYU Medical Center.view less