John Lawrence Alonge MS, DDS

Mr. John L. Alonge, MS., DDS is a native of the Erie region. Upon graduation from North East High School (1973), he attended Allegheny College where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in English (1977). Dr. Alonge was accepted into the Graduate School of the University of Maryland. While working towards his master's degree he was accepted to the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, Dental School, the University of Maryland at Baltimore - the world's first dental school. While in dental school he was elected class president each of his four years and concurrently completed his Master of Science degree in Anatomy.

Dr. Alonge graduated Magna cum Laude from dental school (1983) and received numerous awards and honors. Among them, election to Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society for graduating in the top five percent of the entire University of Maryland system; Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the national dental honor society; the Heatwole Chair to the senior who has best exemplified the qualities of ethical standards, kindness, and humanitarianism; the Kelsey Award for Professional Demeanor.