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From History of Buchanan County, Iowa, and its people (1914)
FRANK T. PLANK, D. D. S.
The profession of dentistry requires a two-fold training, as to practice it successfully one must not only have a thorough knowledge of the principles involved, but must also have great mechanical skill and accuracy, and, in addition to this, the dentist must exercise the greatest care in maintaining aseptic conditions. Dr. Frank T. Plank, of Independence, Iowa, judged by all of these standards, is an efficient member of his profession and his practice is growing steadily.
He was born near Monona, Iowa, January 21, 1876, his parents being John and Eva Catherine (Bernhard) Plank. The father was a native of Detroit, Michigan, and a son of John and Elizabeth Plank, who were born in Germany but emigrated to the United States many years ago. John Plank, Sr., was a
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