Dr. Robert Andrew Freeman, DDS
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1922238427
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Dr. Robert Freeman, DDS, is a pediatric dentist serving families in Raleigh, NC, with 17 years of experience caring for children's teeth. He earned his dental degree from Harvard School of Dental Medicine and made history as the first African American to earn a dental degree in the United States in 1869. Dr. Freeman is currently accepting new patients and brings a deep commitment to serving his community, having dedicated his career to helping families receive quality dental care. His journey to becoming a dentist is remarkable—his father worked hard to buy freedom for their family, and Dr. Freeman was mentored by Dr. Noble, a dentist in Washington, D.C., who believed in his potential. You can trust Dr. Freeman to provide compassionate, skilled care for your child's dental needs.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Harvard School of Dental Medicine (DMD, 1869)
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 07/17/2009
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Awards & Recognition
- First African American to earn a dental degree in the United States (March 10, 1869)
Beyond the Office
Served the African-American community in Washington, D.C.
Born in 1846 near Washington, D.C.
Father was a carpenter who worked to buy freedom for the family
Had a mentor, Dr. Noble, a white dentist in Washington who taught him about dentistry
Was one of the first six students admitted to Harvard Dental School
Practiced in the same building as his mentor, Dr. Noble
Grandfather of Robert C. Weaver, the first African American to serve in the U.S. Cabinet
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