Dr. Rolf G. Behrents received his dental training at Meharry Medical College, his orthodontic training and Master of Science degree from Case Western Reserve University, and a PhD degree from the University of Michigan. He has received several awards for his research, published numerous articles, and has lectured extensively across the country and abroad. Until his retirement in 2018, he was the Lysle E. Johnston, Jr Professor of Orthodontics and Director of the Orthodontic Program at the Center for Advanced Dental Education of Saint Louis University. He is the retiring Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Additionally, he received the Ketchum Award in 2022.