Career and Background of Ronald Roth
- Received orthodontic degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry
- Worked well with Dr. Lawrence Andrews
- Met Dr. Andrews in 1968
- Dr. Andrews gave Roth two sets of his Andrews Straight Wire Brackets for evaluation
- Believed Andrews six keys to occlusion was compatible for orthodontic treatment
Roth Prescription
- Introduced Roth Prescription to orthodontics in 1975
- Believed in introducing some degree of over-correction into the brackets
- Treatment philosophy involved diagnosis through 5 areas of concern
- Started the Roth Williams International Society of Orthodontists with Dr. Williams
- Died in 2005 due to cancer
References
- Kuftinec, Mladen M.; Eltz, Maija (2005). Ronald H. Roth, 1933–2005. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 128: 136. doi:10.1016/j.ajodo.2005.05.042.
- Gottlieb, Eugene (2005). THE EDITORS CORNER A Farewell to Two Orthodontic Giants. JCO. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
- About Dr. Roth. eng.rwjso.com/. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
- The History of RWISO. www.rwiso.org. RWISO. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
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Ronald H. Roth (1933 – January 24, 2005) was an American orthodontist who is known for his contributions to orthodontic field. Roth introduced his "Roth Prescription" in 1975 for straight-wire brackets and is also known for his philosophy, which includes the correction of malocclusion in harmony with the functional occlusion.
