Early Life and Education:
- Born in 1917 in St. Louis
- Attended Soldan High School
- Earned dental degree from Washington University School of Dental Medicine in 1940
- Served as a captain in the Dental Corps (United States Army) from 1941 to 1945 at Fort Bragg
- Earned orthodontic degree from Northwestern University Dental School in 1946
Career and Contributions:
- Founded the Kenilworth Research Foundation
- Director of the CE for the Greene Vardiman Black Institute since 1967
- Director of dental continuing education for University of Chicago from 1971 to 1981
- Founded the Northwestern University's Cleft Lip and Palate Institute
- Founded the Audiovisual Council of AAO in 1962
Research Focus:
- Early research focused on treatment of birth defects
- Later research focused on growth and development issues related to jaws
- Conducted research on craniofacial anomalies, cleft palate, cleft lip, temporomandibular joint anatomy and disturbances, orthopedic growth guidance of the dentofacial complex, and the use of magnetic force in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics
Professional Positions and Leadership:
- President of the Chicago Society of Orthodontists
- President of the Edward Angle Society
- President of the Illinois Orthodontists Society
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (1996)
- Editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (1985-2000)
Awards and Recognitions:
- Received Emperor of Japan's Order of the Sacred Treasure, the highest Japanese award ever bestowed upon a non-citizen of Japan (2005)
- Albert H. Ketcham Award (1975)
- AAO Distinguished Service Award (1970)
- Honorary degrees from University of Michigan University, Washington University, Aristotle University, Kunming Medical University, University of Gothenburg
- Received numerous other awards and honors throughout his career.
T. M. "Tom" Graber (May 27, 1917 – June 26, 2007) was an American orthodontist known for his contributions to the field of orthodontics. Graber wrote 28 books on orthodontics and dental anatomy. He also wrote chapters in more than 20 books and over 175 published articles.
