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  1. Timeline of the History of Dentistry. By Andrew I. Spielman. Discover the evolution of dentistry through more than 13,000 years, from the earliest attempts to alleviate dental pain and discomfort to the groundbreaking achievement of regrowing teeth in a Petri dish. Explore the 75 pivotal milestones in this remarkable journey.

  2. Oct 22, 2005 · The ways in which dentists rely on electricity became very apparent during the power cuts of the 1960s which brought most surgeries to a standstill. Figure 1. George Harrington's clockwork...

    • S Gelbier
    • s.gelbier@ucl.ac.uk
    • 2005
  3. Sep 23, 2022 · The history of dentistry dates back thousands of years and has evolved significantly over time, from simple tooth extractions and basic remedies to a highly specialized field with various subdisciplines, including orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and more.

  4. Aug 25, 2023 · The Dentists Act 1921 restricted practice to qualified and registered dentists, established a Dental Board as a sub-committee of the General Medical Council with responsibility for maintenance of...

  5. Dentistry, in its historical evolution, initially centered around extraction-based practices as the oldest form. The shift towards restoration-and-replacement-based dentistry marked a significant development, notably initiated by Pierre Fauchard in 1728.

  6. Nov 12, 2005 · It was in 1973 that Michael Braden was appointed to the first chair in dental materials, at the London Hospital Medical College. 1948 saw a large increase in dentures for patients who...

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  8. Jan 9, 2023 · In 1905, novocaine was invented, making dental visits much more comfortable for many people, reports the ADA. Hygiene also took a leap forward when the first oral hygiene school opened in 1913. Fluoridated water was introduced in the 1940s and is still a standard for protecting teeth today.

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