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D.M.D. Armstrong Obituary
January 1, 1937 - January 31, 2021
Lexington, Kentucky - Paul J. Armstrong Jr., D.M.D., 84, retired periodontist died on Jan. 31, 2021 in Lexington, KY. Son of the late Paul J. Armstrong D.D.S. of Covington, KY and Betty Armstrong nee Hutcheson of Middlesboro, KY. Dr. Armstrong graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Transylvania University of Kentucky in 1964 along with a certificate from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, and a Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree from the University of Louisville in 1967 where he was initiated into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Scholastic Honor Society. He received a Certificate in Periodontology Section at the VA Hospital in Birmingham. Dr. Armstrong returned to Lexington in 1975 to join his father in the practice of Periodontics. In 1986, he was elected as a Fellow of the American College of Dentistry. In 1978, he became interested in the exciting prospect of replacing missing teeth with dental implants and founded the Lexington Dental Implant Society and served as its President for several years. In addition to his private practice, Armstrong became a FDA investigator for evaluation of the efficacy of dental implants. He was active in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and served on the Admissions and Credentials Committee and on the Board of Trustees. He was a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry and was elected to Honored Fellow status in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Armstrong was instrumental in developing and testing different bone and barrier materials for use in rebuilding patients' jaw bones that had been lost through disease or trauma. Survivors include his son, Samuel Emil Armstrong, step-daughter Sara Rechelle Willis, a sister, Grayce Stewart, a brother, Mark Francis Armstrong. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11am Thurs., Feb. 4, 2021 at Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity. www.clarklegacycenter.com
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Woody Currens
February 12, 2021
Paul was a fellow ‘67 University of Louisville School of Dentistry classmate. Lots of fond memories AND GOOD STORIES about our class’s President. I can hear his voice and laugh right now. Undoubtedly, his family, friends, patients and classmates will miss him. He contributed to all our lives!
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Steve Watts
February 4, 2021
Dr. Armstrong was a wonderful & kind man. He was good friends for many years with my father, Dr. Frank Watts. My Dad was also great friends with Dr. Paul Armstrong Sr.
I became a patient of Dr. Paul Jr.'s many years ago when I developed gum disease. He was so friendly and kindly cautioned me to floss regularly. After my gum surgery he said, " your Dad & I are great friends and this one is on me. If you don't floss and take care of your gums, the next one's on you"! ...I've flossed every night since & never had to have a follow-up procedure.
Sam, I know he loved you dearly! He would tell me during my visits all about your athletic & academic accomplishments. I will keep you & your family in my prayers & thoughts. He was a wonderful man & I will miss him so much!
Sincerely,
Steve Watts (Woodford Co.)
Donald K Johnson, DND
February 3, 2021
There are those individuals you encounter in life's journey that profoundly impact you professionally, or personally. It is extremely rare to know someone that does both; Paul was that one unique individual. One paragraph is not enough space to express how blessed I was to know and collaborate with him. His mentoring, passion and intellect will not soon be forgotten by me. I spoke with Paul a little over a week ago and was able to personally articulate how much he impacted me. Little did I even fathom that a week later he would pass away. Prayers for Sam and the rest of the family who, like me, are grieving this loss.
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