DR. BALINT ORBAN, (1899- 1960)- "Established the Histopathologic Era of Periodontology."

Doctor Orban was early interested in the therapeutic use of oxygenating compounds for the treatment of oral inflammation. He was the author of two papers on the subject: "Action of Oxygen on Chronically Inflammed Gingival Tissue", J.A.D.A., 29:2018, 1942 and "Atomic Versus Molecular Oxygen", J. Periodontology, 17:147, 1946.


Born in Hungary. Received M.D. Degree from University of Budapest and later an M.D. Degree from the University of Vienna. Served as Professor of Oral Pathology at Chicago College of Dental Surgery 1927-29. In 1938, received D.D.S. Degree from Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois. While extending and broadening the field of his old friend and mentor, Dr. Bernhard Gottlieb, the influence of Dr. Orban established the histopathologic era of periodontology. Being a forceful speaker, his teachings inspired many others to study the specialty. He published about 170 scientific papers and books- the last and most popular being "Atlas of Clinical Pathology of the Oral Mucous Membrane" and a textbook "Periodontics" in cooperation with Dr. Frank M. Wentz. Awarded the Miller Prize of the International Dental Federation in London in July 1952.