AGpO MEMBERSHIP NEWS Renowned Orthodontist Lawrence Andrews Dies at 94 Lawrence F. Andrews, DDS, died on Oct. 25, 2024. In 2023, Andrews received the Albert A. Ketcham Award from the American Board of Orthodontics, considered by many the top award for lifetime contributions to the field. Born in Florence, SC, on Nov. 1, 1929, Andrews was a standout high school athlete and served as president of his sophomore and senior classes. He attended Toledo University on a tennis scholarship and, after three years of undergraduate pre-dental studies, completed dental school at the Ohio State University. Andrews played foot-ball for the Buckeyes during the 1951 season under Coach Woody Hayes. Andrews began his career serving in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps. After completing his military service, he returned to Ohio State to pursue specialty training in orthodontics. He began prac-ticing orthodontics in San Diego, where he had been stationed during his time in the Dental Corps. Andrews’s impact on orthodontics was immense. He was admired and respected for his research, innovations and clinical excellence. According to his obituary, which first appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune , many would place him among the most preeminent orthodontists of all time. Andrews made his first significant mark in orthodontics by publishing a landmark study titled “The Six Keys to Normal Occlusion” in the early 1970s. He then developed the style of braces known as the Straight-Wire Appliance, revolution-izing orthodontic treatment. His research also led to new treatment stan-dards, diagnostic methods and treat-ment strategies. Andrews was an inventor, entrepreneur, clinician, researcher, author, mentor and teacher. He earned numerous honorary degrees, professor-ships and awards during his career. In addition to the Albert A. Ketcham Award, he was honored with Ohio State’s Distinguished Medalist Alumnus Award. Through it all, Andrews continued to practice as a clinical orthodontist in the San Diego community. Over his 60-year career, he garnered a reputation among local families for kindness, integrity and producing beautiful treatment results. Andrews was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Sharon, parents and brother, Bud. He is survived by his daughter Eliz-abeth, son Lawrence, Jr., daughter Lynn and son Will, along with six grandchil-dren and two great-grandchildren. www.academygportho.com Academy of Gp Orthodontics 2024-25 Officers President Kauser Bari, DDS President Elect Amanda Larsh, DMD Vice President Jennifer Rand, DDS Secretary -Treasurer Cynthia Bordelon Immediate Past-President Brian Machart, DDS Board of Directors Ron Austin, DDS Scott Earp, DDS Drew Ellenwood, DDS Nermeen El Gammal, DDS Humberto Nunez-Gil, DMD Raphael Santore, DDS Advisory Board Robert Allen, DDS Greg Cannizzo DDS Fred Der, DDS Nicholas Gardner, DDS Kyle McCrea, DDS Sherman Menser, DDS Milton Ntragatakis, DDS Keith Wilkerson, DDS Charles Young, DDS Der, Ntragatakis, Santore Win Top Awards The Academy of Gp Orthodontics is proud to announce the recipients of its annual awards for outstanding contributions to the Academy. Dr. Fred Der is the 2024 Professional Achievement award winner, Dr. Milton Ntra-gatakis was honored as the 2024 Top Contributor, and Dr. Raphael Santore is the 2024 Good Ambassador. Der, Ntragatakis and Santore have made significant contributions that have had a positive impact on the organization’s members, students and online community. The awards were presented during the General Assembly Luncheon at the Annual Meeting last September. Executive Director Adam Griswold, CAE Associate Director Jennifer Beasley Executive Director Emeritus Cynthia Bordelon 2024 Professional Achievement Dr. Fred Der 2024 Top Contributor Dr. Milton Ntragatakis 2024 Good Ambassador Dr. Raphael Santore 32 Winter 2025 JAOS
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