Herbert A. Pullen

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Herbert E. Pullen
Born February 23rd, 1874
Evansville, Wisconsin
Died February 13th, 1938
Education University of Minnesotta
Known for Developed Pullen band-forming plier, band-removing plier and band seater
Medical career
Profession Dentist
Institutions University of Buffalo Dental School
Specialism Orthodontics
Research Growth and Development

Dr. Herbert A. Pullen (February 23rd, 1874 - February 13th, 1938) was an American Orthodontist who was the graduate of the first class from Angle School of Orthodontia in 1900. Dr. Pullen is known to develop Pullen band-forming plier, band-removing plier and band seater. [1] [2]

Life

He was born in Evansville, Wisconsin in 1873. He attended University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and received his dental degree in 1893. After that he continued practicing general dentistry in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He eventually enrolled himself at Angle School of Orthodontia where he was part of first graduating class in 1900. He then became the first instructors of that institution after Edward Angle. He then moved to Boston where he worked as a Orthodontic Professor in Forsyth Clinic. He eventually moved to Buffalo, New York where he started practicing Orthodontics. In addition, Dr. Pullen was an Orthodontic Professor at University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine from 1919 to 1934. [3]

Dr. Pullen was married to Claire Smith of Buffalo. He two brothers named Lester L. Pullen and Ralph Pullen. He died in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1938.

Orthodontics

Dr. Pullen wrote many essays during his tenure as an Orthodontist. The essays were pertaining to design of the orthodontic appliances and diagnosis of different malocclusions. Dr. Pullen over his lifetime developed appliances such as band forming plier, band-removing plier and band seater. He also reintroduce the maxillary suture opening concept in 1902. Dr. Pullen is known for writing an illustration about impressions and casts which includes over 90 illustrations. [4] Dr. Pullen also wrote a chapter in a book about Operative Dentistry written by C.N. Johnson in 1912.

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