Memorials - Dr. Robert M. Ricketts

Dr. Robert M. Ricketts of Scottsdale, Arizona USA died on June 17, 2003 at the age of 83.  Dr. Ricketts was a well-known orthodontist who lectured extensively around the world.  One of his last lectures was at the 2003 IAO Annual Meeting.

Dr. Ricketts had been a professor at the Loma Linda University, University of Illinois and UCLA.  He had authored 19 books including "Provocations and Perceptions in Cranio-Facial Orthopedics".  Dr. Ricketts was also a noted researcher in many areas of dentistry including craniofacial growth and development, TMJ, orthodontics and esthetics.

He was a member, or honorary member, of 17 professional societies including an IAO honorary membership.


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