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