dement

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The Stanford Sleep Medicine Center was founded in 1970 by the late William Dement, MD, PhD, who is widely regarded as the father of sleep medicine.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2026

Former colleague Laura Dement wrote on Facebook, "Heartbroken is the only word I can use to describe how I feel. I really don't have words to describe the depth of the feelings."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2023

The trunks belonged to Ansel and Adeline Mills Eastons, a wealthy newlywed couple from San Francisco, and John Daniel Dement, an Oregon man who had served in the Mexican-American War.

From Washington Times • Dec. 1, 2022

It’s been a long wait, but last fall the singer-songwriter Iris Dement released a new album of original songs, “Sing the Delta,” and it’s a doozy.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2013

On the 22d of June, 1832, Major Dement reached Colonel Taylor's command, having performed the duties to which he was assigned by General Atkinson.

From Autobiography of Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak, or Black Hawk by Black Hawk