Robert Frank: A Pioneer and Visionary Scientist in Oral Medicine.

The Faculty of Dental Surgery of the University of Strasbourg would not be the great institute it is today if it were not for an admirable, or rather extraordinary, man: Robert Frank (May 21, 1924-August 7, 2020). He was the first dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the University of Strasbourg, France. He was a dynamic and notorious leader. He brought forward amazing progress-in administration, dental research, and public health at both national and international levels. He was recognized for his top-quality innovative research and elected the 60th president of the International Association for Dental Research (1983-1984). Upon retirement, he continued his commitment to advancing humanity through painting his vision of the microscopic world and developing a "nanoart" vision.