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5000 BCE
Tooth Worm
Photo A:Dentistry has been known to be one of the oldest medical professions, dating back to around 5000 B.C., with Sumerian texts related to dentistry and tooth decay. It was believed a tooth worm caused tooth decay -
Period: 5000 BCE to
Ancient Origins - Middle Ages
There has been many other documentation of dentistry throughout this timespan, but it wasn't until the 1700's that dentistry evolved into a profession. -
The Father of Dentistry
Photo B: Pierre Fauchard, a French surgeon was credited as the Father of Modern dentistry. -
1st Dental Foot Engine & Dental Chair
Photo C:In 1790, John Greenwood constructed the first known dental foot engine by adapting his mother’s foot treadle spinning wheel to rotate a drill. During this time Josiah Flagg, constructed the first chair specifically intended for dental patients. The chair had an adjustable headrest and an arm extension to hold instruments. -
1st Dental Journal
Photo D: The American Journal of Dental Science -
1st Dental School
Photo E:Horace Hayden and Chapin Harris founded the first dental school, the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. -
Dental Practice Act
Photo F: The first Dental Practice Act was established in 1841 by the state of Alabama. -
American Dental Association
Photo G: In 1859, the American Dental Association was formed by twenty-six dentists. -
First University-affliated dental Institution & DMD degree
Photo H: The degree Dentariae Medicinae Doctorae (DMD) degree was established at Harvard University Dental School in 1867. Harvard University Dental school was the first university-affiliated dental institution. -
National Association of Dental Examiners
Photo I: In 1883, the National Association of Dental examiners was established -
X-rays Discovered
Photo J: 1895-1896 Wilhelm Roentgen, a German Physicist discovered X-rays.
