Sumerian A of this date describes "tooth worms" as the cause of dental decay.

Sumerian A of this date describes "_____" as the cause of dental decay.

Death of Hesy-Re, an Egyptian scribe, often called the first "dentist." An inscription on his tomb includes the title "the greatest of those who deal with teeth, and of physicians." This is the earliest known reference to a person identified as a dental practitioner.

an Egyptian scribe, often called the first "dentist." An inscription on his tomb includes the title "the greatest of those who deal with teeth, and of physicians." This is the earliest known reference to a person identified as a dental practitioner.

the first Dentist known by name lived in ancient Egypt during the rule of Netjerikhet. 2067-2648 BC. Jed Dynasty

An Egyptian text, the Ebers Papyrus, refers to diseases of the teeth and various toothache remedies

An Egyptian text, refers to diseases of the teeth and various toothache remedies

The first society to use dental bridges and appliances were the Etruscans

The first society to use dental bridges and appliances.

No electricity so Obsidian was used to carve holes, herbs for anesthesia and hatural resins for attachment.

Hippocrates and Aristotle write about dentistry, including the eruption pattern of teeth, treating decayed teeth and gum disease, extracting teeth with forceps, and using wires to stabilize loose teeth and fractured jaws.

write about dentistry, including the eruption pattern of teeth, treating decayed teeth and gum disease, extracting teeth with forceps, and using wires to stabilize loose teeth and fractured jaws.

Celsus, a Roman medical writer, writes extensively in his important compendium of medicine on oral hygiene, stabilization of loose teeth, and treatments for toothache, teething pain, and jaw fractures.

a Roman medical writer, writes extensively in his important compendium of medicine on oral hygiene, stabilization of loose teeth, and treatments for toothache, teething pain, and jaw fractures.

The Etruscans practice dental prosthetics using gold crowns and fixed bridgework

who practice dental prosthetics using gold crowns and fixed bridgework

A medical text in China mentions the use of "silver paste," a type of amalgam.

A medical text in China mentions the use of "silver paste," a type of amalgam.

first tooth brush

from what plant

A Guild of Barbers is established in France. Barbers eventually evolve into two groups: surgeons who were educated and trained to perform complex surgical operations; and lay barbers, or barber-surgeons, who performed more routine hygienic services including shaving, bleeding and tooth extraction.

A series of royal decrees in France prohibit lay barbers from practicing all surgical procedure except bleeding, cupping, leeching, and extracting teeth

The Little Medicinal Book for All Kinds of Diseases and Infirmities of the Teeth (Artzney Buchlein), the first book devoted entirely to dentistry, is published in Germany. Written for barbers and surgeons who treat the mouth, it covers practical topics such as oral hygiene, tooth extraction, drilling teeth, and placement of gold fillings.

the first book devoted entirely to dentistry, is published in Germany. Written for barbers and surgeons who treat the mouth, it covers practical topics such as oral hygiene, tooth extraction, drilling teeth, and placement of gold fillings.

Tools were Invented for performing extractions, which was invented in the 14th century by Guy de Chauliac and used until the late 18th century.

Tools were Invented for performing extractions The Dental Pelican, which was invented in the 14th century by ________ and used until the late 18th century.

In France Ambrose Pare, known as the Father of Surgery, publishes his Complete Works. This includes practical information about dentistry uch as tooth extraction and the treatment of both decay and jaw fractures.

In France known as the Father of Surgery, publishes his Complete Works. This includes practical information about dentistry uch as tooth extraction and the treatment of both decay and jaw fractures.

Pierre Fauchard, a French surgeon publishes The Surgeon Dentist, A Treatise on Teeth (Le Chirurgien Dentiste).

a French surgeon publishes The Surgeon Dentist, A Treatise on Teeth (Le Chirurgien Dentiste).

the Father of Modern Dentistry

credited as being the Father of Modern Dentistry because his book was the first to describe a comprehensive system for the practice of dentistry including basic oral anatomy and function, operative and restorative techniques, and denture construction.

Paul Revere places advertisements in a Boston newspaper offering his services as a dentist. In 1776, in the first known case of post-mortem dental forensics, Revere verifies the death of his friend, Dr. Joseph Warren in the Battle of Breed's Hill, when he identifies the bridge that he constructed for Warren.

He places advertisements in a Boston newspaper offering his services as a dentist. In 1776, in the first known case of post-mortem dental forensics, He verifies the death of his friend, Dr. Joseph Warren in the Battle of Breed's Hill, when he identifies the bridge that he constructed for Warren.

Frenchman Nicolas Dubois de Chemant receives the first patent for porcelain teeth.

A Frenchman who receives the first patent for porcelain teeth.

a prominent American dentist, constructs the first chair made specifically for dental patients. To a wooden Windsor chair, Flagg attaches an adjustable headrest, plus an arm extension to hold instruments.

John Greenwood, son of Isaac Greenwood and one of George Washington's dentists, constructs the first known dental foot engine. He adapts his mother's foot treadle spinning wheel to rotate a drill.

son of Isaac Greenwood and one of George Washington's dentists, constructs the first known dental foot engine. He adapts his mother's foot treadle spinning wheel to rotate a drill.