He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1975. Dr. Fridh was awarded a General Practice Residency with the United States Air Force May, 1975. He completed his residency at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi, in June 1976. He then served as Chief of Dental Operations at Baudette Air Force Station, Baudette, Minnesota and Finley Air Force Base, Finley, North Dakota. During his residency, his dissertation on the Effects of Fluoridation was adopted by the Air Force as an official publication. While stationed at Baudette, he was instrumental in developing a Certified Dental Assistant Training program at the base. He was awarded a medal for meritorious service for his years of service with the USAF. Dental Organization Affiliations and Memberships:
Member of the American Dental Association
Member of the Indiana Dental Association
Treasurer of the Indiana Dental Association
Member and Past President of the Northwest Indiana Dental Society
Member and Past President of the La Porte County Dental Society
Serving his second term on Indiana University School of Dentistry Alumni Board of Directors
Member of Pierre Fauchard Society
Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry
American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Fellow in the International College of Dentists
Vice-chairman, IDA Council on Dental Benefits. Past chairman of a subcommittee to revitalize dental direct reimbursement. Directors Indiana State Dental Foundation
Northwest Indiana Dental Foundation for Education
Community Involvement:
Currently chairperson of the La Porte Hospital Dental Staff and member of the hospital Executive committee. Founder and two-term president of Neutral Zone of La Porte, a teen center. Member and past president of the Kiwanis Club
Member of the La Porte Chamber of Commerce
Past service to the American Heart Association
Past service to La Porte United Way
Six years service on St. Joseph School Advisory Council
Member of St. Joseph Church
Member of Indiana University Hoosiers For Higher Education
Member Indiana University Alumni Association
