 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (May 2016) |
Craven Kurz | |
|---|---|
| Born | Central Butte, Saskatchewan, Canada. |
| Education | University of Saskatchewan, McGill University, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine |
| Known for | Inventor of lingual braces and founding president of the American Lingual Orthodontic Association |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Dentist |
| Sub-specialties | orthodontics |
Craven Kurz was an American orthodontist who is known to be the inventor of the "invisible" or lingual braces in 1975. He was also the founding president of the American Lingual Orthodontic Association.[1][2]
- ^ "Dr. Craven Kurz; Orthodontist Invented 'Invisible' Braces". Los Angeles Times. 1998-04-09. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2016-05-21.
- ^ "Hallelujah! An Orthodontist May Have Built the Better Mouth Trap: Invisible Braces : People.com". www.people.com. Retrieved 2016-05-21.