Henry Albert Baker (November 27, 1848 – April 24, 1934) was an American orthodontist who is known to introduce orthodontics to the use of intermaxilary elastics. He is also known for the Baker anchorage.[1]
Henry Albert Baker was born in Newport, New Hampshire in 1848. His ancestors were Captain John Lowell, a renowned Indian Fighter and Hannah Dustin. He grew up at his family farm in his early years. He eventually attended Geisel School of Medicine . In 1873, he started practicing dentistry in Woodstock, Vermont. He formed the Vermont State Dental Society in 1876 and served its Vice-President. He then went to Boston Dental College and graduated from there in 1879. Dr. Baker was known for his work with the patients with Cleft Lip and Palate deformities.[2]
In 1874 he married Julia Willis and had two sons: Lawrence Willis Baker and Warren Stearns Baker. Lawrence followed his father's footsteps where he became an Orthodontic Professor at Harvard Dental School and Warren died in his early manhood years.
The elastics introduced by Baker were used to apply force in Orthodontics. Baker Anchorage combined the rubber tubing with a wire crib. EJ Tucker initially described the usage of elastics in the field of Dentistry. However, not much importance was given until Dr. Baker and Dr. Case introduced the usage of elastics for intermaxillary traction. Dr. Baker's discovery of the intermaxillary elastics was itself a source of contention between Dr. Edward Angle and Dr. Calvin Case. Dr. Angle supported claim by Dr. Baker about the discovery of the intermaxillary elastics contrary to Dr. Case's claim that he discovered the intermaxillary elastics.[4]
His discovery was huge in the field of Orthodontics because it eliminated the need for extracting some teeth in certain cases. This was recognized by Dr. Edward Angle in a letter that he had written to Dr. Baker. Dr. Baker was recognized by American Society of Orthodontists in 1923 where he was awarded a bronze bas relief of himself.[5]
New Hampshire State Dental Society - Honorary Member
References
^Rogers, Alfred P. (1958). "Henry Albert Baker". American Journal of Orthodontics. 44 (12): 940–942. doi:10.1016/0002-9416(58)90029-0.
^Phulari, Basavaraj Subhashchandra (June 30, 2013). History of Orthodontics. JP Medical Ltd. ISBN9789350904718.
^"Dr. Henry A. Baker". Hartford Courant. Hillsboro, New Hampshire. April 26, 1934. p. 4. Retrieved December 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
^Kumar (January 1, 2008). Orthodontics. Elsevier India. ISBN9788131210543.
^"History of Orthodontic Braces and Orthodontia". www.roederorthodontics.com. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
February 05, 2023
henry, albert, baker, november, 1848, april, 1934, american, orthodontist, known, introduce, orthodontics, intermaxilary, elastics, also, known, baker, anchorage, born, 1848, november, 1848newport, hampshirediedapril, 1934, 1934, aged, hillsborough, hampshiree. Henry Albert Baker November 27 1848 April 24 1934 was an American orthodontist who is known to introduce orthodontics to the use of intermaxilary elastics He is also known for the Baker anchorage 1 Henry Albert BakerBorn 1848 11 27 November 27 1848Newport New HampshireDiedApril 24 1934 1934 04 24 aged 85 Hillsborough New HampshireEducationBoston College of DentistryKnown forDeveloped Baker Anchorage and discovered the intermaxillary elastics for the field of OrthodonticsMedical careerProfessionDentistSub specialtiesOrthodonticsSignature Contents 1 Life 2 Orthodontics 3 Awards and positions 4 ReferencesLife EditHenry Albert Baker was born in Newport New Hampshire in 1848 His ancestors were Captain John Lowell a renowned Indian Fighter and Hannah Dustin He grew up at his family farm in his early years He eventually attended Geisel School of Medicine In 1873 he started practicing dentistry in Woodstock Vermont He formed the Vermont State Dental Society in 1876 and served its Vice President He then went to Boston Dental College and graduated from there in 1879 Dr Baker was known for his work with the patients with Cleft Lip and Palate deformities 2 In 1874 he married Julia Willis and had two sons Lawrence Willis Baker and Warren Stearns Baker Lawrence followed his father s footsteps where he became an Orthodontic Professor at Harvard Dental School and Warren died in his early manhood years After her death in 1918 Dr Baker retired to Hillsborough New Hampshire He died there in 1934 3 Orthodontics EditThe elastics introduced by Baker were used to apply force in Orthodontics Baker Anchorage combined the rubber tubing with a wire crib EJ Tucker initially described the usage of elastics in the field of Dentistry However not much importance was given until Dr Baker and Dr Case introduced the usage of elastics for intermaxillary traction Dr Baker s discovery of the intermaxillary elastics was itself a source of contention between Dr Edward Angle and Dr Calvin Case Dr Angle supported claim by Dr Baker about the discovery of the intermaxillary elastics contrary to Dr Case s claim that he discovered the intermaxillary elastics 4 His discovery was huge in the field of Orthodontics because it eliminated the need for extracting some teeth in certain cases This was recognized by Dr Edward Angle in a letter that he had written to Dr Baker Dr Baker was recognized by American Society of Orthodontists in 1923 where he was awarded a bronze bas relief of himself 5 Awards and positions EditAmerican Association of Orthodontists Honorary Member Vermont State Dental Society Honorary Member New Hampshire State Dental Society Honorary MemberReferences Edit Rogers Alfred P 1958 Henry Albert Baker American Journal of Orthodontics 44 12 940 942 doi 10 1016 0002 9416 58 90029 0 Phulari Basavaraj Subhashchandra June 30 2013 History of Orthodontics JP Medical Ltd ISBN 9789350904718 Dr Henry A Baker Hartford Courant Hillsboro New Hampshire April 26 1934 p 4 Retrieved December 21 2020 via Newspapers com Kumar January 1 2008 Orthodontics Elsevier India ISBN 9788131210543 History of Orthodontic Braces and Orthodontia www roederorthodontics com Retrieved April 9 2016 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Henry Albert Baker amp oldid 1136299515, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
