History and contribution of Indians to orthodotics: A review

Abstract

This article presents the evolution of dentistry and in particular orthodontics, in India and contribution of Indians to the field of orthodontics. We have come a long way since dental education was first introduced to us Indians, the wave of change brought about by the most esteemed and respectable pioneers of our profession, have led us to form a strong dental community in this world of tough competition. The pioneer of Indian dental education by Dr. H.D. Merchant, who gave first series of lectures in orthodontics. This article also prevents the work of great achievers of orthodontia, who have helped us raise the level of ‘Indian Orthodontics” and have enabled us to soar to greater heights.So, this review article presenting briefly on contributions of Indians to the field of orthodontics from the era of introducing orthodontics as a branch of specilisation of dentistry in India to recent achievements in this field.