Edward Hartley Angle's Contributions to Orthodontics Revisited

Abstract

Abstract In order to develop a clear understanding of orthodontics as the oldest specialty of Dentistry, it is important to study the life and tunes of an outstanding contributor Edward Hartley Angle, whose dream and passion established the specialty of Orthodontics, though he was not without criticisms amongst his contemporaries. This paper explored his historical profi le, philosophy and many of his contributions to the specialty of orthodontics
Keywords: Edward Hartley Angle; Orthodontics; Historical profile; Philosophy, Orthodontic contributions