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History of Dentistry and Its Importance
- 1. DENTISTRY Julianna Pulido Muñoz. Kevin Felipe Jaramillo. Jimena Soto Osorio.
- 2. HISTORY Dentistry is one of the oldest medical professions, dating back to 7000 B.C. with the Indus Valley Civilization. However, it wasn’t until 5000 B.C. that descriptions related to dentistry and tooth decay were available. At the time, a Sumerian text described tooth worms as causing dental decay, an idea that wasn’t proven false until the 1700s.
- 3. OTHER FUN TEETH FACTS ● The first dental X-ray was used in 1896. ● By 1873, Colgate had mass produced the first toothpaste, and mass-produced toothbrushes followed a few years later. ● In ancient Greece, Hippocrates and Aristotle wrote about dentistry, specifically about treating decaying teeth. ● The first African American to earn a dental degree dates all the way back to 1869, and the first female dental assistant was employed in New Orleans in 1885.
- 4. CHARACTERS THAT REVOLUTIONIZED DENTISTRY The history of dentistry also has its protagonists. Scientists who rebelled against the establishment of the moment and dared to make public their discoveries, thanks to which it was possible to advance and improve the oral health of society as we know it today. ● Francisco Martínez de Castrillo ● Pierre Fauchard ● Adolph Witzel ● James Leon Williams ● Willoughby D. Miller
- 5. CHARACTERISTICS OF A DENTIST Good dentists often share a number of qualities that make them so likeable, and some of these include the following: ● Creates a welcoming atmosphere ● Educates patients ● Has extensive scientific knowledge ● Employs a gentle touch ● Believes in patient involvement ● Has good manual dexterity ● Understands new technology ● Is passionate about oral hygiene ● Puts people at ease
- 6. Dentist Practice Dentistry can be employed on different places, that is because dentists, are available to work in different contexts. Dentists work with dental hygienists and/or dental laboratory technicians. They work in: ❖ Private dental offices. ❖ Dental schools, ❖ Hospitals, ❖ Clinics. ❖ Public health settings.
- 7. SPECIALTIES 1. Dento-maxillofacial radiology 2. Endodontics 3. Oral and maxillofacial surgery 4. Oral medicine 5. Oral pathology 6. Oral surgery 7. Orthodontics 8. Paediatric dentistry 9. Periodontics 10. Prosthodontics 11. Public health dentistry (Community dentistry) 12. Special needs dentistry 13. Forensic odontology
- 8. Relevance of English Dentistry, is greatly influenced by English. More than 70% of articles related to dentistry are in English. This allows us to get an idea of the relevance of the English language and of the importance of its apprehension and understanding.
- 9. Personal Interest Julianna Pulido: I decided to study dentistry because all my life I wanted to be a successful dentist, no only to make money, but to I want to be recognized by my excellent work, for my way to treat people. Kevin Felipe Jaramillo: I decided to study dentistry, because I always liked everything related to medicine. I recognize the importance of having good health in any condition, and the dentistry not only focuses on oral health, also on the aesthetic. Making not only that people feel good, also safe with themselves. Jimena Soto: I was interested in studying dentistry because I saw it as a direct way to serve the community from an area that I like, such as health. I think it is very important to be able to contribute to the health of a person, speaking of this specific part as oral health is.