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Robert Murray
Ricketts, D.D.S., MS
Nascimento: 5 de Maio
de 1920
Falecimento: 17 de
Junho de 2003
Natural de Kokomo,
Indiana U.S.A.
Specialty:
Orthodontics
Education and
Training:
- University of Illinois Graduate School, Chicago, Illinois, 1952
- Lt. J.G. Navy Dental Corps, 1945-47
- Indiana School of Dentistry, 1945
Awards:
- William Gogswell Distinguished Service Award in Oral Surgery, 1974
- Recipient of Albert H. Ketcham Award for American Association of
Orthodontist, 1975
- John Mershon Lecture, 1976
- Associated Journals of Europe Award, 1983 - Hinman Award
Biography:
- Chairman of Orthodontic Section, American Dental Association, 1952
- President of Western District Dental Society, 1956 - Associate Editor of
Southern California Society State Dental Association, 1958-62
- Chairman Research & Education for Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
and Southern California State Dental Association, 1963-66
- Consultant to the Cleft Palate Program at St. Johns Hospital, Veteran's
Administration Hospital, Chairman, Foundation for Orthodontic research
1967-present. - Clinical Professor of Occlusion, University of Southern
California School of Dentistry
- Professor of Orthodontics, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry,
1971-present.
- Visiting Clinical Professor, University of Texas, Houston, 1976-present.
Dr. Robert Ricketts
has devoted his professional life to lecturing, teaching and practicing
orthodontics for over 45 years. He is the cofounder of Bioprogressive
therapy and has been a major force in the development of computer-aided
diagnostics. He has developed a variety of orthodontic products that are
used throughout the world. He has published many articles as well as
Provocations and Perceptions in Cranio-Facial Orthopedics. He is an active
part of the Orthodontic Education process at University of California at
Los Angeles, Loma Linda University, University of Texas, University of
Oklahoma and University of Southern California. The University of Illinois
and Loma Linda University has set aside research Libraries in recognition
of Dr. Ricketts. He is the founder of the American Institute of
Bioprogressive Education, and was instrumental in establishing the
Foundation for Orthodontic Research.
Lecture, Course
Content:
- Practice Management, Introduction to bioprogressive therapy and
Mechanics
- Anatomy, Bones, Vertebrae, Cranium Introduction to Cephalometrics
- Anatomy Mandibular Complex, Analysis Frontal/Lateral Tracing
- Anatomy Maxillary Complex, Growth & Forecast Analysis
- Physiology, Divine Proportion, Physiology Functional Environment
- Mechanics Activation Mechanism, Fixed Ricketts Formula
- Mechanics, Headgear & Quad Helix, Utility arch, Sectional Mechanics
- Occlusion and Finishing Straight Wire - Retention, TMJ in Orthodontics,
Surgery
- Cephalometric analysis including treatment planning forecast (short and
long term) and growth prediction - Diagnosis and treatment planning with
emphasis on early treatment and interceptive orthodontics
- Bioprogressive philosophy and differences between various straight wire
appliances
- Bioprogressive mechanics with the five principals 1. Extraoral therapy
the utilization of headgear as orthodontic/orthopedic appliances 2. Quad
helix mechanics 3. Utility arch technique 4. Segmented mechanics 5.
Ricketts straight wire appliance
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