Early Life and Education
- Kurz was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada.
- He attended the University of Saskatchewan for college.
- Kurz obtained his dental degree from McGill University in Montreal.
- He then attended the orthodontic program at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in New York.
- After completing his education, Kurz established his private practice in Westwood, Los Angeles, California.

Invention of Lingual Braces
- Kurz invented lingual braces to address the dilemma of patients wanting orthodontic care without showing braces.
- The first generation of lingual brackets was launched in 1976.
- The first Kurz Lingual Appliance was manufactured by Orthodontic company Ormcro.
- The initial lingual brackets had a larger profile.
- The slot size for the first bracket was 0.018 inches.

Contributions and Achievements
- Kurz published a textbook called 'Contemporary Lingual Orthodontics.'
- He was the founding president of the American Lingual Orthodontic Association.
- Kurz's work with celebrities and TV personalities brought attention to lingual braces.
- He made significant advancements in the field of lingual orthodontics.
- Kurz's invention of lingual braces revolutionized the orthodontic industry.

Legacy
- Kurz's invention of lingual braces continues to be widely used in orthodontic treatment.
- His work paved the way for further advancements in invisible orthodontics.
- Kurz's textbook, 'Contemporary Lingual Orthodontics,' remains a valuable resource in the field.
- The American Lingual Orthodontic Association, which Kurz founded, continues to promote lingual orthodontics.
- Kurz's contributions have had a lasting impact on the field of orthodontics.

References
- Los Angeles Times published an obituary for Dr. Craven Kurz, highlighting his invention of invisible braces.
- People.com featured an article praising Kurz's invention of invisible braces.
- ArchWired provided a brief history of orthodontic braces, mentioning Kurz's contribution.
- Specialty Appliances listed Kurz's textbook, 'Contemporary Lingual Orthodontics,' as a reference.
- Basavaraj Subhashchandra Phulari's book, 'History of Orthodontics,' mentioned Kurz's contributions.