IN MEMORIAM

L o u i s T i n t h o f f 1905-1991

Louis F. Tinthoff of Peoria, II1., died on May 16, 1991, after a lengthy illness. A graduate of the Uni- versity of Illinois Dental School in 1928, Dr. Tinthoff practiced general dentistry for 5 years before entering the Northwestern University Dental School graduate program in Orthodontics, receiving his Master of Sci- ence degree in 1936. Except for a 4-year World War II tour with the Navy Dental Corps, he practiced ortho- dontics in Peoria until the mid 1980s. He was joined in his practice in 1961 by his son John, and the two remained in practice together for 25 years until his re- tirement.

Dr. Louie Tinthoff was an extremely dedicated orthodontist who always took an active role in profes- sional groups. He was a life member of the American Association of Orthodontists, as well as the American Dental Association and the Illinois State and Peoria District Dental Societies. He served as president of the Chicago Association of Orthodontists in 1955-56, the forerunner of the Illinois Society of Orthodontists. He also served as president of the Saint Louis University Orthodontic Education and Research Foundation in 1963-64. Dr. Tinthoff was a member of the American Board of Orthodontics since 1949 and a founding mem- ber of the College of Diplomates. He was a fellow of the American College of Dentists since 1958 and the

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International Academy of Medicine & Dentistry since 1944. He was also active in the Northwestern Univer- sity Orthodontic Alumni Association, The Pierre Fau- chard Academy, and the Angle and Tweed Societies.

An avid traveler and photographer, Louie and his wife Thirza visited over 180 countries in their many years of travel. This included three trips around the world, and many countries were revisited several times. Often combining professional activity with travel, Louie presented papers for the Federation Dentaire In- ternational in Paris, Mexico City, and Bucharest. With the European Orthodontic Society, he participated as a clinician in Athens, Bern, Oslo, and Stockholm. Also, with the International Dental Seminars group, he gave papers in Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, and Thailand.

Dr. Tinthoff was the pioneer edgewide orthodontist in his area. He was a meticulous practitioner, as well as a fine gentleman and family man. He will be missed by all his many friends.

M i l t o n L . B r a u n

Milton L. Braun, orthodontic educator and practi- tioner, died July 28 in Chicago. He was 78. Dr. Braun's noteworthy history includes years of dedication to orthodontics.

After graduating from Northwestern University Dental School in 1937, Dr. Braun began his career practicing general dentistry in Chicago. After service in the Navy during World War II, Dr. Braun returned to school, this time at the University of Michigan where he studied orthodontics.

He then practiced orthodontics in the Chicago area until 1948 when he began his career in orthodontic education. Dr. Braun's former classmate, Ken Mar- shall, enlisted his help in founding the orthodontic de- partment at St. Louis University. During the years be- tween 1948 and 1959, Braun flew to St. Louis for a

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few days each month, paying all his own expenses, to work in the developing department.

He taught at Loyola University from 1959 until 1972 when he was offered a full-time teaching position at St. Louis University. Dr. Braun gave up his private practice and moved to St. Louis. In 1974 he rejoined

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Loyola as professor and chairman of the orthodontic department. Dr. Braun did not take a salary for his work with either St. Louis University or Loyola until 1974, always preferring to return to the schools any financial benefits he accrued.

Students, now scattered throughout the world, rec- ognized his devotion to teaching. His wife, Thelma, also recalls that his commitment to his profession went beyond average. Students who were finishing up a the- sis would spend the weekend at the Braun's home to work. Even Saturday nights, she says, were often spent with students or on departmental affairs. She worked with him as well, typing letters, helping with cases, and even learning how to make models at the laboratory in the basement of their Chicago home.

He "ate, breathed, and slept orthodontics," she re- calls. "It was in his being 24 hours a day."

For this depth of service, Dr. Braun was often rec-

ognized. Among his honors are the Loyola Jarabak Foundation Award and the Orthodontic Education and Research Award for Exceptional Achievement in Ortho- dontic Education from St. Louis University.

After 1979, Dr. Braun taught at Loyola in the sum- mer, having moved to Florida to avoid the harsh Chi- cago winters. He continued this work until 1983.

Mrs. Braun recalls warm welcomes and fond wishes from her husband's former students and other col- leagues all over the world. Dr. Braun's kindness and generosity extended far.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Dis- sociative Disorders Foundation of Rush North Shore Medical Center, 9600 Grosse Point Rd., Skokie, IL 60076.

Alice Lowenstein Chicago, Ill.

Meyer "Mike" Eggnatz 1907-1991

Meyer Eggnatz, DDS, FACD, died on Mar. 16, 1991. He was born in Baltimore, Md., on Feb. 7, 1907, the only son of Russian immigrant parents.

"Mike," as all his friends called him, graduated from Baltimore College of Dental Surgery-University of Maryland in 1928. Immediately after, he began a preceptorship in orthodontics with Dr. George Ander- son, a renowned pioneer orthodontist. He then estab- lished his own practice in Baltimore and joined the faculty of his alma mater as clinical instructor in Ortho- dontics, where he rose to the rank of assistant professor and continued teaching there until 1948.

He was certified by the American Board of Ortho- dontics in 1941 and in the same year served as secretary of the Dental Centenary Celebration and also as inter- national president of the Alpha Omega Dental Fra- ternity.

In 1950, while serving as president-elect of the Maryland Dental Association and with one of the largest practices in the state, he moved to Miami Beach, Fla., where he started his second orthodontic career at age 43 in what he considered "paradise on earth!" He con- tinued an active civic, organizational, and professional life with a thriving practice until his retirement in 1978 at age 71.

Although retired from active practice, Mike contin- ued'to be actively engaged in orthodontic and dental affairs, rarely missing a meeting of his local societies, Alpha Omega Fraternity, American College of Dentists, and all his civic activities.

He was a member of the American Dental Asso-

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ciation, Maryland Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, Middle Atlantic Association of Orthodontists, Southern Association of Orthodontists, Florida Association of Orthodontists, South Florida Academy of Orthodon- tists, and very active in each.

He presented numerous programs on orthodontic topics ranging from "Practice Management" to "Extra Oral Traction" and was the author of several scientific papers and a contributor to two orthodontic texts.

Teacher, clinician, politician, friend, father, grand- father, and great-grandfather, he will be missed. He is survived by his wife Helen and two sisters. He was also the proud progenitor of a dental dynasty. Among his children and grandchildren, his son Lee is a pediatric dentist and his grandson Michael is a general dentist, both practicing in Hollywood, Fla.

The Meyer Eggnatz Memorial Lecture Fund has been established in his memory. Contributions may be sent to the AO Foundation, 347 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY 10016.

IVilliam E. Silver, DDS, PA Miami, Fla.