History of Dentistry - Chapter 1
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QA flashcards covering key topics, people, organizations, and milestones in the history of dentistry as presented in the video lecture notes.
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What is the main reason for studying the history of dentistry as stated in the lecture?
To understand where the profession has come from, where it is today, and where it can go in the future.
Which ancient civilization used gold to fasten teeth?
Ancient Egypt.
Which civilization first used silver amalgam fillings to restore teeth?
China.
Leonardo da Vinci contributed to dentistry by what key achievement?
He drew the oral anatomy and differentiated between tooth types (e.g., premolar vs. molar).
Who is the 'Father of Modern Dentistry' and why?
Pierre Fauchard, because he differentiated dentistry from medicine and established it as a separate profession.
Who is the 'Father of Modern Surgery'?
Ambroise Paré.
Who is the earliest recorded dentist?
Hesi-Re, an Egyptian.
What is Hippocrates' significance to medicine and dentistry?
He is associated with the Hippocratic Oath and contributed to medical ethics and practice, impacting dentistry as part of the medical tradition.
What is the Hippocratic Oath?
A pledge to refrain from wrongdoing and to treat patients to the best of one’s ability; do no harm.
Why was dental health considered fashionable in the Middle Ages and Renaissance?
White teeth and fresh breath signified status among the upper class.
What were barber surgeons in the Renaissance era?
Barbers who performed surgeries, including tooth extractions, and hygiene tasks.
Which 18th-century figures contributed to early American dentistry?
John Baker (George Washington was a patient) and Paul Revere (forensic dentistry); John Greenwood was the first native-born American dentist.
What is Paul Revere known for in dentistry?
Using forensic dentistry to identify human remains.
Who was the first native-born American dentist?
John Greenwood.
What major shift occurred in the 19th century regarding dental care?
A shift from tooth extraction to tooth preservation.
Name two 19th-century milestones in dentistry related to education and infrastructure.
First reclining dental chair and the first dental college in Baltimore (Baltimore College of Dental Surgery) founded by Horace Hayden and Chapin A. Harris.
Who founded the first dental college in America?
Horace Hayden and Chapin A. Harris.
Which organization was created to professionalize dentistry in the 19th century?
American Dental Association (ADA).
Name a major 20th-century advancement in dentistry.
X-rays for diagnosis.
Who is the 'Grand Old Man of Dentistry'?
G.V. Black (Green Vardiman Black).
What is the principle of extension for prevention?
G.V. Black's practice of extending a cavity preparation to the margins to prevent further decay.
What is the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry?
An affiliate of the Smithsonian; located at the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery; declared the nation's official dental museum in 2003.
Who was the first dental assistant?
Malvina Cueria.
In what year was the American Dental Assistants Association established?
1924.
In what year was the Dental Assisting National Board established?
1948.
Who developed the first school for dental hygienists and who was the first dental hygienist?
Alfred Fones developed the school (1913); Irene Newman was the first dental hygienist.
Which organization for dental hygiene was established in 1923?
American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA).
Who was Ida Gray-Rollins?
First African-American woman to earn a DDS in the United States.
Who was Robert Tanner Freeman?
First African-American to graduate from Harvard School of Dental Medicine (DMD).
Who was Emeline Roberts-Jones?
First woman to practice dentistry in the United States.
Who was Lucy B. Hobbs Taylor?
First woman to graduate from a dental school.
Who was George Blue Spruce Jr.?
First Native American dentist.
What does CODA stand for in dental education?
Commission on Dental Accreditation, the accrediting body for dental schools.
Where is the National Museum of Dentistry located?
Baltimore, Maryland, on the grounds of the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery.
Who is the Patroness of Dentistry mentioned in the notes?
Saint Apollonia.
Who discovered x-rays and in what year?
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, 1895.