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KROGH Dr. Paul Harold Jennison Krogh On February 7, 2019, Dr. Paul H. J. Krogh peacefully passed away at home in Bethesda, MD. He is survived by his children Paul Krogh (Stacy), Peter Krogh (Alyson) and Kay Gallagher (Neil); and his seven grandchildren Thomas, Neil, Schuyler, Josephine, Sara, Madeline and Peter. Dr. Krogh was a prominent oral surgeon in Washington, DC for more than 50 years. Paul Krogh grew up in Washington, the son of Harold Walter Krogh and Helen Blackistone Krogh. He was a graduate of the St. Albans School, Washington and Lee University and the University of North Carolina Dental School. He married Dorothy (Dot) Gordon Donald in 1958. Dr. Krogh joined his father's practice at 1835 I St. NW in 1963 and took over the practice in 1966. "Painless Paul" was an expert at wisdom teeth extraction and helped tens of thousands of patients in his offices in downtown Washington. Following in his father's footsteps, Dr. Krogh pioneered new surgical techniques. Working with Dr. Dan Sullivan, Dr. Krogh brought the first reliable dental implant procedures to the US and its use in the lower jaw. For his entire career, he was a professional leader, teacher, and mentor in the field of oral surgery. He had a long relationship with the Washington Hospital Center where he held positions as a practicing physician, Chief of Oral Surgery and lecturer emeritus. He held leadership positions in several professional associations, including as President of AAOMS and as a founder of the Academy of Osseointegration. After retirement from private practice, he became an enthusiastic participant in the Remote Access Medical Volunteer Corps, providing free dental care to uninsured people across the US. Paul and Dot traveled extensively around the country and the world on personal and professional journeys. They had a particular fondness for Jamaica, Scandanavia and southern Africa, to which they returned five times. He was known as a gregarious raconteur with a quick and hearty laugh. He was a fifty year denizen of the Columbia Country Club and also held memberships in the University Club, the Metropolitan Club, the Monterey Country Club and the Chevy Chase Club. He loved his lifelong friends, his family, good hotels and restaurants, the Redskins, and finely tailored clothing. He was a thoughtful and compassionate advisor to many, and he will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at The Little Sanctuary at St. Albans School, February 13 at 4:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Remote Access Medical Volunteer Corps. www.RAMUSA.orgA">www.RAMUSA.orgA memorial service will be held at The Little Sanctuary at St. Albans School, February 13 at 4:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Remote Access Medical Volunteer Corps. www.RAMUSA.org

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 10, 2019.

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Cynthia Allyn

February 21, 2019

I extend my sympathy wishes and condolences to Paul, Peter and Kay on the loss of your father. I worked for him for 22 yrs. he had a great sense of humor and he will be missed and remembered often, we engaged in friendly banter with his love of his Wash Redskins and my love of the NY Giants. May your memories bring you comfort.

February 18, 2019

Dr. Krogh performed implant surgery for me more than 30 years ago, and there has been no surgical issue since then.
Sincere sympathy to his family. bgt

Heather Steadman

February 13, 2019

Kay, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God's divine love and strength keep you during this time of bereavement. Remember, "when someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure."

Kathee Baker

February 13, 2019

I have very fond memories of working for Dr. Krogh in the 70s. Just happened that he was in the room when his dad extracted my wisdom teeth several years earlier. And, although I actually fainted on my very first day of employment, I was with him for seven years. I never met his sons, Paul and Peter, but I knew his daughter Kay, who looked so much like her dad, and their mom Dot. I send my sincere condolences to his entire family. I know you will miss but have wonderful memories of that big smile.

February 13, 2019

I have very fond memories of working for Dr. Krogh in the 70s. Just happened that he was in the room when his dad extracted my wisdom teeth several years earlier. And, although I actually fainted on my very first day of employment, I was with him for seven years. I never met his sons, Paul and Peter, but I knew his daughter Kay, who looked so much like her dad, and their mom Dot. I send my sincere condolences to his entire family. I know you will miss but have wonderful memories of that big smile.

Collette Brownlow

February 12, 2019

Paul , Peter, and Kay, We were so sorry to learn of the passing of Uncle Paul. Even after visiting Montana and trying for years to get Stuart to convert a Redskins fan it did not happen. Sorry we cannot make the services but will be thinking of all of you.

Blake Kingsley

February 11, 2019

Dear Paul and Peter:

I remember your dad very clearly, big and smiling. My condolences to you, he and your mother were very generous to me. God's blessings to you and your families. Blake Kingsley

Janice Black

February 10, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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