From Here to There: A Celebration of the Life and Contributions of Reed O. Dingman

R eed O. Dingman made significant contributions in Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery and his legacy has lived on in his trainees, and their trainees, over a span of 7 decades.1 The faculty in the Section of Plastic Surgery at the University of Michigan and multiple other institutions continue to represent his strong devotion to excellence in clinical care, research, and surgical education. From biographical records, his publications, and first-person recollections, Dr Dingman’s contributions to the specialty of Plastic Surgery will be summarized in 5 domains: (1) his inception of the Section of Plastic Surgery and the residency program; (2) his contributions to Craniofacial Surgery; (3) his textbook on Maxillofacial Surgery; (4) the Dingman mouth gag; and (5) his enduring legacy through the residents and fellows he trained.