ORENS
SYLVAN, 85, from Elkins Park, passed away on Aug. 31, 2010. He was the beloved husband of 60 years to Connie (nee Elkins). Devoted father of Scott (Mary Beth), Guy (Joan) and Jonathan Orens. Adoring grandfather of Dan, Chad, Ariel, Briana, Tamara and Tyler. He was pre-ceded in death by his brother Edward, and sisters Jeanette, Ruth and Jacqueline. He was also a loving son, uncle, great-uncle, son-in-law, brother-in-law, and friend to many others. Sylvan grew up in West Chester, PA. In his last year of high school, he joined the National Guard upon graduation and at age 17 enlisted in the Navy. He served in the Pacific on the destroyer McNair until the War ended, receiving 10 battle stars as a first class sonar man. After the War, he attended Temple University and Temple University School of Dentistry, graduating in 1953. He practiced dentistry in Philadelphia and Elkins Park for the next 50 years. He never stopped expanding his passion and knowledge of dentistry and accumulated thousands of hours of continuing education. He was a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry, Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International. As his practice concentrated on pain management, he was a Fellow of the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics and a Diplomat of the American Academy of Pain Management. He was a clinical instructor, Temple University School of Dentistry (1982-1987); Assistant Clinical Professor, Oral-Facial Pain Clinic University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (1986-1989); on the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Academy of General Dentistry (1984-1988) and on its Manuscript Review Board (1984-1992); a founding member of the Pennsylvania Cranio-Mandibular Society (1991) and its President (1996). His numerous professional credentials and continuing education permitted him to spread advice and information to family, friends, as well as his patients. Sylvan loved sports, played tennis, and bridge, and he and Connie traveled extensively. After retiring, they chose to stay in the area to watch the expansion of their sons' lives and help their grand-children grow. Sylvan was fortunate enough to have his family by his side during his final days. Relatives and friends are invited to his memorial and life celebration Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010 at 3 P.M. precisely at
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS, 6410 N. Broad St. If desired, contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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