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3100 - 2181 B.C. :
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THE EGYPTIANS
HESI-RE is the earliest dentist known by name. Extraction was the first choice for dental trouble. The coarse diet consumed by the Egyptians is the primary cause of dental disease, resulting in abrasion of the occlusal surfaces of the teeth. Historical texts show numerous references to toothache, pulpitis, erosion, gingivitis.
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3000 - 2500 B.C. :
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TEETH WERE BOUND TOGETHER WITH GOLD WIRE
At an ancient burial site, dental bridges are excavated. Most probably inserted post-mortem.
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900 - 300 B.C. :
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THE MAYAS
Work on teeth was done not for dental maintenance or hygiene, but strictly for ritual, religious or purely self adornment purposes. Jade and turquoise stones are implanted in the teeth. Filing teeth into different shapes to indicate tribal and religious affiliations. Speculation that the Mayans were the first to perform tooth transplantation. |
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460 - 377 B.C. :
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THE GREEKS
HIPPOCRATES writes aboiut tooth decay and theorizes that dental problems arise from a natural disposition or inherited weakness. Ancient Greeks used pumice, talc, emery, ground alabaster, coral powder and iron rust as dentifrice. Fingers were used as a toothbrush to cleanse the teeth.
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166 - 201 A.D. :
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THE ROMANS
The Etruscans become experts in restorative dentistry using gold crowns and fixed bridgework. Full and partial dentures are not uncommon. The Romans have high regard fro oral hygiene. They use bones, eggshells, and oyster shells mixed with honey to cleanse the teeth.
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249 A.D. :
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APOLLONIA,
the Patron Saint of Dentists was burned after having her teeth knocked out. Depictions of her are usually with forceps. |
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570 - 950 A.D. :
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ISLAMIC DENTISTRY
The Siwak, a primitive form of toothbrush, is used for cleaning teeth, probably since prehistoric times. A horse shoe shaped metal instrument is used to scrape the tongue as part of oral hygiene care.
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1452 - 1571 :
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LEONARDO DE VINCI, depicts the maxillary antrum. |
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1764 :
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The key is used by dentists in the American colonies to extract teeth. Some keys are made by blacksmiths, who often served as the local dentist.
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1790 :
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JOSIAH FLAGG,
using the design of a Windsor chair, constructs the first chair made specifically for dentists. It had an adjustable and extended arms which held instruments. |
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1797 :
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NICOLAS DUBOIS DE CHEMANT
patents porcelain teeth. JAMES SNELL invents the first reclining dental chair.
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1866 :
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LUCY BEAMAN HOBBS
a graduate of the Ohio College of Dental Surgery, becomes the first woman in the world to become a licensed dentist |
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1868 - 1872 :
| The first electric dental drill was invented in 1868 by GEORGE F. GREEN, a mechanic of the S.S. White Company. In 1872, the S.S. White Company put the first electric drill on the market. The motor was incorporated directly into the hand-piece. The majority of dentists used the foot driven drill because most offices in the country were not electrified. |
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1901 :
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C. DEMUND KELLS
WILHELM ROENTGEN invents the X-ray. In 1901 he is awarded the Nobel prize.
C. DEMUND KELLS (in the pic) uses the first X-ray in dental practice.
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1960 :
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Dr.Mohamed Farag's Dental center
establishing of Dr.mohamed farag's dental center in cairo which is one of the most respected well-known centers in cairo..
where they use the latest equipments in the field of dental and oral medicine..
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2004 :
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www.faragdental.com
establishing of Dr.mohamed farag's new dental website. to be the online dental community. connecting all the dentists , dental students and all people who are interested in the news of dental care. the site is available in English and Arabic.
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