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Friday Aug 07, 2020
History of Dentistry in the USA
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Take a step back in time and enjoy some History of Dentistry in the USA! Dr. Richard Berryman joins us to talk about dental history on this weekend’s broadcast. Here are a few historical tidbits that will be shared…. 1723 – Pierre Fouchard, French surgeon – Father of Modern Dentistry – identified tooth decay by acid from sugars. 1841 – Alabama is the 1st state to pass a Dental Practice Act and license dentists. 1859 – American Dental Association formed. 1905 – Novocain, 1st anesthetic. 1950 – 1st fluoride toothpaste. Please join us to learn more….
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