History of Dentistry Timeline

In 5000 BC, a Sumerian text describes _______ as the cause of dental decay.

An Egyptian scribe, often called the first “dentist.”

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

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.

Group of barbers who were educated and trained to perform complex surgical operations

Group of Barbers who performed more routine hygienic services including shaving, bleeding and tooth extraction.

A series of royal decrees in France prohibitlay barbers from practicing all surgical procedures except

The first book devoted entirely to dentistry, is published in Germany

Known as the Father of Surgery

Pierre Fauchard, a French surgeon publishes The Surgeon Dentist (Book title)

Describes a gold crown and post to be retained in the root canal.

He recommends white enameling for gold crowns for a more esthetic appearance.

The earliest medically-trained dentist to practice in America, immigrates from England and sets up practice.

The first native-born American dentist.

Places advertisements in a Boston newspaper offering his services as a dentist.

Writes the Treatise on the Human Teeth, the first dental book published in America.

Invents the first reclining dental chair.

Introduce amalgam filling material in the United States under the name Royal Mineral Succedaneum.

Conducts the first successful public demonstration of the use of ether anesthesia for surgery.

Originates the cohesive gold foil method allowing dentists to insert gold into a cavity with minimal pressure.

Develops the rubber dam, a piece of elastic rubber fitted over a tooth by means of weights.

The first woman to earn a dental degree.

The first African-American to earn a dental degree.

The first pump-type hydraulic dental chair.

The first African-Americanwoman to earn a dental degree, graduates from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.

Devises the porcelain jacket crown.

German chemist, formulates the local anesthetic procain, later marketed under the trade name Novocain.

Invents a “lost wax”casting machine, allowing dentists to make precision cast fillings.

Inserts the first Vitallium dentalscrew implant.

The first successful biocompatible implant metal, had been developed a year earlier by Charles Venable, an orthopedic surgeon.

A Swiss chemist, develops the first system of bonding acrylic resin to dentin.

The first school of dentistry in the Philippines

The first Dental College recognized by the Philippine government and authorized to confer the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) in March 25, 1916 and Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) in December 19, 1932

Dentistry in University of the Philippines

Dentistry in National University

Dentistry in Centro Escolar University

Dentistry in Manila College of Dentistry

Four new schools of dentistry were established in 1948. What are these?

Means the dentist practices as a oneman practitioner Partnership and Group Practice

Affords a novice dental practitioner a grand opportunity whether in the employ of the national or local government

Dentists practicing in a private hospital

Dentists who wishes to make use of their specialized skills serving in the AFP dental corps unit

Dentists employ by private company or industry in a full-time basis or retainership

Dentists who seeks employment in a private school /college or university

Dentists who opt to pursue a career in teaching - Requires education units in teaching - Administrative skills and capabilities

A dental practitioner who choose to do research or investigation in any dental field or specialization

Practice is retained in a family or class of practitioner with the patient load inherited by the beginner member.

Dental Subjects (8)

A branch of medicine that is concerned with the study, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, the maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures.

Help dentists with various tasks like sterilizing instruments and equipment, taking and developing dental x-rays, taking impressions of patients’ teeth, and scheduling appointments.

Its duties include cleaning teeth, examining patients for signs of oral diseases like gingivitis, and provide other preventative dental care under the supervision of a dentist.

These professionals manufacture dental prosthetics, such as bridges, crowns and dentures according to the specification sent by the dentist.

Oversees the daily operations of the dental office. They manage staff schedules, train office staff, assess staff performance, oversee finances, monitor inventory and order supplies, among other things.

The staff in a dental office assumes numerous administrative roles, including receptionists, appointment schedulers, and accounting and billing specialists.

Usually performs dental and oral health care prevention and maintenance services like teeth cleaning, fluoride treatments, cavity fillings and root canals. In some instances, the general dentist may also treat diseases of nerve, pulp and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth.

Specialize on jaw alignment and positioning of the teeth. They use different methods and oral appliances to straighten and realign crooked or misaligned teeth.

A dentist who specializes in the care of the supporting structures of teeth that are known as periodontium, such as gums, the alveolar bone and periodontal ligament. Periontal diseases are usually a result of bacterial accumulation and inflammation.

Provides surgical care for teeth, jaws and facial bones.

Focuses on aesthetic dentistry, which is aimed at improving the appearance rather than the patients’ health.

This field focuses on the management of diseases of the tooth pulp and surrounding areas. A root canal is the most well-known endodontic procedure.

This field focuses on treating dental problems with prostheses, which include dentures, crowns, and dental bridges and replacing dental implants.

This field involves the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the face, mouth, and jaw.

This field involves using x-rays and other imaging technologies to study diseases of the face, mouth, and jaw.

The upper jaw is known as the

The teeth located in the maxillae form an arch and are referred to as

The lower jaw is called the

The teeth located in the mandible are referred to as

The first set of teeth we get. These are often referred to as baby teeth.

There are how many teeth in primary dentition

The second set of teeth we get. These are often referred to as adult teeth.

There are how many teeth in the permanent dentition.