Who Was Who in Orthodontics with a Selected Bibliography of Orthodontic History
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Begg, Paul Raymond (1889-1983). B, Coolgardie, Western Australia. Worked as jackeroo in New South Wales. BDSc and LDS, Victoria at Melbourne, 1923. Angle Col., 1924-25. While at the col., he was one of the first to treat patients with the new edgewise appliance and he assisted in teaching it. Beginning in 1925, practiced orthodontics in Adelaide, Australia, for more than 55 years. Lecturer in orthodontics at Univ. of Adelaide, 1926-64. His teaching gave rise to the Begg Soc. Founding member (1927) and hon. life member, Australian Soc. of Orthodontists.
Followed ANGLE's nonextraction philosophy for 2 years. Then, as a result of his studies of attrition in aborigines, became convinced that crowding in modern man was the result of lack of interproximal wear. Consequently, in 1928 he began extracting premolars. Developed Begg bracket (1933), which was essentially a ribbon arch bracket turned upside down. A year later, started treatment of his first 8-tooth extraction case (first premolars and first molars). His 1935 doctoral dissertation led to classic articles in the Am J Orthod: "Stone Age man's dentition" (1954) and "Differential force in orthodontic treatment" (1961).
Working with a metallurgist (Wilcock) during the 1940s, Begg developed the highly resilient "Australian" wire. Originated multiloop archwire, light wire technique, Begg technique; registered last patent at 84. Wrote Begg Orthodontic Theory and Technique (1965). The 1971 revision, with Peter Kesling, went to 3 editions. Officer of the Order of Australia. Ketcham Award (1977) and many others. "The orthodontic profession and its patients were the benefactors of an outstanding mind and many innovative concepts"-–Milton R. Simms. Nickname: Tick.
> [Ketcham Award]. Am J Orthod 1977;72(4):437-39
Simms, MR. In memoriam. Am J Orthod 1983;83(5):445-46
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About the Book
Who Was Who in Orthodontics is the culmination of some fifteen years of researching orthodontic history. Books, journals, newspapers, manuscripts, newsletters, and oral histories were culled for information to build the most complete collection of references yet available.
This book consists of two main features: (1) biographies of more than 100 individuals important to orthodontic history (Part I) and (2) references to the literature of orthodontic history covering a 100-year span (Parts II and III).
No longer does the researcher need the date of death to locate an obituary, because the entries are arranged alphabetically, in a style that permits quick access to the significant features of the individual’s life. Each entry is followed by additional sources of information, if amplification or verification is desired.
The history references are arranged both by subject and by author, and are not limited to the three- or four-decade window currently imposed by on-line sources. Although hard copy sources are not thus restricted, they can be accessed only on a year-to-year basis.
Finally, a list of "firsts" can be found in Part IV, for those who like their orthodontic history in a capsule.
About the Author
A native of Chicago and a West Point graduate, Norman Wahl was commissioned in the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps. After three years of service, he worked in the film studios, later producing two documentary films on the history of Los Angeles. He finally decided on a career in dentistry, specializing in orthodontics.
In addition to a BS degree from the U.S. Military Academy, Dr. Wahl has a DDS from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry, an MS in orthodontics from Northwestern University, and an MA in history from California State University at Northridge.
He has written for the military and lay presses as well as for dental publications (mostly on orthodontic history). He is the author of Oral Signs and Symptoms, Wahl’s Oral Histories, and articles in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, The Angle Orthodontist, the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, Dental Economics, and the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists Bulletin. He has taught orthodontic history at the UCLA College of Dentistry. At present he is historian of the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists.
Dr. Wahl lives with his wife, Betty, in Sequim, Washington, and divides his time between orthodontic practice, writing, and freelance copyediting. Who Was Who in Orthodontic History seems a natural outgrowth of his experience in orthodontics, his compulsion for orderliness, and his love of history.