RDA - History of Dentistry Important People

Who was known as "Chief of the Toothers"?

In what year were X-rays discovered?

Who is known as the first native-born American dentist?

Who discovered X-rays?

Which dentist, who was also an M.D., had George Washington as one of his patients?

Who is known as the "Father of Modern Surgery"?

What dentist is credited with using the first dental assistant?

Which ancient culture were the first to restore teeth using gold crowns?

Who is known as the "Founder of Modern Dentistry"?

Who is Hesi-Re?

Which ancient culture believed that toothaches were caused by actual "toothworms"?

Who was the first black woman in the U.S. to earn a formal DDS degree?

Which ancient culture developed a silver amalgam paste for fillings?

Who standardized the rules of cavity preparation and fillings?

What is Diocles of Carystus known for?

Who was the first woman to graduate from a dental school?

What is G.V. Black's nickname?

Who laid the foundation for the profession of dentistry?

Who was the first woman dentist in the U.S.?

What dentist is credited with the discovery of inhalation anesthesia?

Who is known as the "Father of Medicine"?

What is Leonardo Da Vinci known for - besides his art?