Early Life, Education, and Personal Life - Born on August 3, 1870 in Whiting, Vermont - Attended high school at Vermont Academy, Saxtons River - Graduated from Boston Dental College in 1892 - Served as a clinical instructor until 1895 - Studied under Edward Angle at the Angle School of Orthodontia - Married Mary E. Hickson in 1894 - Had two children, Arthur and May - Later married Flora B. Smith - Moved to Colorado after contracting pulmonary tuberculosis - Died in Denver in 1935 due to bronchial pneumonia

Career and Achievements - Published over 40 articles in Dental and Orthodontic journals - Served as the first president of the American Society of Orthodontists from 1928 to 1929 - Advocated for members to join local, state, or national dental societies - Led efforts to establish the Albert H. Ketcham Award - Award is considered the highest achievement in the field of Orthodontics

Legacy and Impact - The Albert H. Ketcham Award was created by the American Board of Orthodontics - Award commemorates Ketcham's achievements - Award is currently recognised as the highest achievement award in Orthodontics - Ketcham's contributions are remembered in the field of Orthodontics - His work continues to influence the practice of Orthodontics today

Related Individuals and Mentors - Edward Angle, Ketcham's mentor at the Angle School of Orthodontia - Archie B. Brusse, another notable figure in the field of Orthodontics

Related Organizations and Associations - American Society of Orthodontists, the professional association Ketcham was involved with - The American Dental Association, a dental society Ketcham encouraged members to join - The American Board of Orthodontics, the organization that established the Albert H. Ketcham Award