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
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Albert H. Ketcham (August 3, 1870 – December 5, 1935) was an American orthodontist and a past president of the American Society of Orthodontists.
Albert H. Ketcham | |
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Born | |
Education | Boston Dental College, Angle School of Orthodontia |
Known for | First President of American Society of Orthodontists, Albert H. Ketcham award named after him |
Medical career | |
Profession | Dentist |
Sub-specialties | orthodontics |