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Edward H. Angle, the father of modern orthodontics, was born in Pennsylvania in 1855. Angle entered the Pennsylvania College of Dentistry, graduating in the spring of 1876. During his training Angle developed an interest in orthodontia, finding it a field in which he could apply his interest in mechanical design and invention. In 1880 Angle invented his first dental appliance, a jack and traction screw.
In 1885 Angle was appointed to the chair of orthodontia at the University of Minnesota. In 1892 Angle gave up his general practice, becoming the first to specialize in the practice and teaching of orthodontia. He taught at several dental schools, including Northwestern University, the Marion-Sims School of Dentistry, and the Dental Department of Washington University (1898-1900).
He died in Santa Monica when he was 75 years old. .
Edward Hartley Angle, the First Specialist in Orthodontics
Angle contributed to the design of orthodontic appliances and operations. He was best known for devising the first simple classification system for malocclusions, based on the first molar as the key to occlusion. His classification system is still in use today for orthodontic diagnosis.