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Tom Mulligan was born in
Grand Forks,
North Dakota. One of ten children, Tom attended
St. Alphonsus grade
school and high school in
Langdon,
North Dakota, where he played basketball, baseball and
football.
In 1953, Tom left St. John's University,
Minnesota, for the U.S. Army,
and served in the Far East with the lst Cavalry Division until 1955. After having played football in the Army
and Phoenix College, he met Maria Teresa de Blas from Caracas, Venezuela
while finishing his pre-dental program in Phoenix and married her
at the end of his first year in dental school. They
have six sons, two daughters, twenty grandchildren and two
great grandchildren.
Tom
received
his D.D.S. degree from
Marquette
University in 1960. After graduating from
Indiana
University in 1962 with an M.S.D. degree, Tom
then began
his orthodontic practice in
Phoenix,
Arizona, where he has since resided and
practiced. It wasn’t long before lecturing soon became an integral
part of his life because of his interest and excitement in
the area of biomechanics. Tom continues to practice and do clinical research as new solutions to old
problems continue to be an important part of his orthodontic
life, which thus far has included giving lectures and courses
throughout the world for over forty-seven years, as well as over
seventy University courses in both the U.S. and foreign countries.
See
Curriculum Vitae.
In addition to his holding numerous offices inside and outside of
dentistry, Tom served on the
St. Joseph’s Hospital Staff for almost 25 years. He
has published over 23 articles on biomechanics in the Journal of Clinical
Orthodontics, as well as many articles in both U.S. and
foreign journals. His three books
on biomechanics have
been translated into several languages. In addition, he has produced a
number of audio-cassette albums on mechanics and also produced an
audio- cassette album on the subject of “Investing for Retirement.”
See
Publications.
His interests outside of orthodontics have included boating,
sailing, flying and jogging. He possesses a commercial pilot’s license
and has a multi-engine rating as well as being instrument
rated. He insists that none of these has brought nearly the satisfaction
which has come from having a wonderful wife and eight very healthy and
successful children.
“Common Sense Mechanics” is a result of his deep belief that
“everyone is born with music, but it is unfortunate that many never discover
what their music is. There can be no greater tragedy in life than
for someone to take their music to their grave.” When the creator
makes his final call, Tom Mulligan hopes he will have left his
music behind for others to enjoy.
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