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The History Of The Dental Profession - From Ancient Origins To Modern Day, Steven A. Kezian
The History Of The Dental Profession - From Ancient Origins To Modern Day, Steven A. Kezian
Pacific Journal of Health
Abstract:
This research paper explores some of the earliest known evidences of dental treatment and traveled through time discussing important figures who made vital contributions toward the development of this profession.
Dentistry is one of the oldest professions to be developed. Ever since there have been humans, there have been problems with our teeth, and we have been figuring out ways to alleviate them. The idea that there were people specializing in the healing of the teeth and oral diseases has roots to ancient pre-history and a long and fascinating saga.
This history is divided into five stages:
-Ancient pre-history …