Early Life and Education - Born in Sidney, Iowa - Moved to Iowa City in 1937 for college - Attended State University of Iowa for college education - Served as a pastor at a small church during college and dental school - Joined the army in World War II and served as a senior Allied medical liaison officer in Greece - Received dental degree from University of Iowa College of Dentistry - Earned Orthodontic Certificate from University of Iowa - Obtained doctorate in physiology from University of Iowa

Career - Started career as chairman of Department of Orthodontics at University of Toronto - Became chair of Michigan's orthodontic program in 1952 - Founded the Center of Human Growth and Development at University of Michigan - Stepped down as director of the center in 1980 - Retired in 1990 and became professor emeritus of dentistry - Established Moyers Symposium in 1974 to discuss new approaches in orthodontics - Authored the textbook 'Handbook of Orthodontics' and co-authored or edited 15 other books

Awards and Recognitions - Received the Albert H. Ketcham Award, the highest award in orthodontics, in 1988 - Became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1955

Legacy and References - Died at the age of 75 in 1996 - Dental Prof. Emeritus Robert E. Moyers honored by the University of Michigan - Founding Director, Robert E. Moyers, recognised for his contributions - Essays in honor of Robert E. Moyers published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics - References available from Michigan News and the University of Michigan