The art of distinctive dentistry
Did You Know:
The Chinese used acupuncture around 2700 B.C. to treat pain associated
with teeth.
The Etruscans designed false teeth out of ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C.
The ancient Egyptians crafted crowns and bridges.
In 1846, Dr. Will Morton, a Massachusetts dentist, was the first
dentist to use anesthesia for tooth extraction
In 1848, Waldo Hanchett patented the dental chair
In 1864, Dr. S.C. Barnum of New York invented the rubber dam for dentistry
On January 26, 1875, George Green patented the first electric dental drill
How to Learn More about Dentistry:
Probably, since man began walking the earth, some form of
dentistry has been practiced. It is an art as old as man
himself. Inventions, of course, in the past couple of hundred
years have made dentistry the art that is today. The future of
dentistry is bright and new inventions and techniques are
occurring every day.
We also encourage you to contact us at
info@ForBetterSmile.com
and we will be pleased to assist you in
expanding your knowledge of dentistry.
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