Early Life and Education
- Born in Avery, Ohio in 1861
- Attended high school in Columbus, Ohio
- Graduated from Ohio State University
- Obtained degree from University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 1893
- Became Professor of Operative faculty after graduation
- Attended Angle School of Orthodontia and graduated in 1905

Achievements and Contributions
- Introduced the Hawley Bite Plate, a refined type of retention plate
- Presented papers on Determination of the Normal Arch and An Accurate Method in Orthodontia
- Papers were read at the 4th International Dental Congress and New York Institute of Stomatology
- Considered a pioneer in the use of nitrous oxide as an anesthetic for tooth removal

Professional Positions and Affiliations
- President of the American Society of Orthodontists in 1908
- President of the New York Society of Orthodontists in 1929
- President-Elect of the Southern Society of Orthodontists
- President of the District of Columbia Dental Society
- Fellow of the American College of Dentists

References
- Hoffman, Paul (1963). Charles A Hawley - Orthodontic Profiles (PDF). AJODO. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
- Asbell, Milton (1990). A brief history of Orthodontics (PDF). AJODO. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 19 December 2015.

Personal Life
- Married to Evelyn Frank Hawley
- Limited information available about personal life.

Charles A. Hawley (Wikipedia)

Charles Augustus Hawley (March 13, 1861 – July 22, 1929) was an American orthodontist who is known for developing the Hawley retainer which is used in the field of Orthodontics. He attended Angle School of Orthodontia and graduated from there in 1905.

Charles A. Hawley
Born(1861-03-13)March 13, 1861
DiedJuly 22, 1929(1929-07-22) (aged 68)
EducationUniversity of Michigan School of Dentistry
Known forFirst Orthodontist in Washington D.C, Developed Hawley Retainer
Medical career
ProfessionDentist
InstitutionsUniversity of Michigan School of Dentistry
Sub-specialtiesOrthodontics
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