Robert H. W. Strang
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Robert H. W. Strang | |
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| Born | Robert Hallock Wright Strang April 4, 1881 |
| Died | July 17, 1982 (aged 101) |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine |
| Known for | First orthodontist in Connecticut |
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| Profession | Dentist |
| Institutions | Western Pennsylvania Hospital |
| Sub-specialties | Orthodontics |
Robert Hallock Wright Strang (April 4, 1881 – July 17, 1982) was an American
orthodontist. He was the first specialist in orthodontics in the state of Connecticut[1] and practiced in Bridgeport
for many years.
Life and career
Strang graduated from
dental hygiene, Strang remained active in his orthodontic career, giving lectures at different universities. He started giving orthodontic lectures at Temple University
until 1960.
Dr. Strang authored over 100 articles and published four editions of the book Textbook of Orthodontia. He served on the editorial board of The Angle Orthodontist for 50 years.
He died on July 17, 1982, after an illness at the age of 101 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Honors
- American Dental Association
- Horace Wells Society of Hartford
- Albert Ketcham Memorial Award
References
- ^ Thompson, W.M (1983). "Dr. Robert H. W. Strang". The Angle Orthodontist. 53: 3. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
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