history of dentistry

1. Yuly FernandaVelasquez Clavijo
Anguie Alejandra Buitrago

2. Dentistry is one of the oldest medical professions, dating back to 7000 BC with
the civilization of the Indus Valley. However, it was not until 5000 BC that
descriptions related to dentistry and dental caries were available. At that time, a
Sumerian text described toothworms as causing cavities, an idea that was not
proven to be false until the 1700s. In ancient Greece, Hippocrates and Aristotle
wrote about dentistry, specifically about the treatment of decaying teeth, but it
was not until 1530 when the first book dedicated entirely to dentistry was
published: The little medicinal book for all kinds of diseases and diseases of the
teeth. . By the eighteenth century, dentistry had become a more defined
profession. In 1723, Pierre Fauchard, a French surgeon accredited as the father
of modern dentistry, published his influential book, The surgeon surgeon, a
treatise on teeth, which for the first time defined a comprehensive system to care
for and treat teeth. In addition, Fauchard introduced for the first time the idea
of ​​dental fillings and the use of dental prostheses, and identified that sugar acids
led to tooth decay.

3. ✔ he was a leading French doctor, who is recognized as the "father of modern dentistry".
✔ He is well known thanks to his book, Le chirurgien dentiste 1728.1 where he describes the anatomy
and basic oral functions, signs and symptoms of oral pathology, operating methods to extract teeth
with decay and repair teeth, periodontal diseases (pyorrhea), orthodontics , replacement of missing
teeth, and tooth transplant
✔ It is said that his book was the first to provide a complete scientific description of dentistry
✔ Fauchard made surprising developments of dental instruments, often adapting tools of watchmakers,
jewelers and even barbers, to use them in dentistry.
✔ Fauchard invented dental filling as a treatment for cavities. He stated that acids derived from sugar
such as tartaric acid are responsible for cavities, and also suggested that the tumors surrounding the
teeth in the gum may appear in the final stages of tooth decay
✔ Fauchard was the pioneer of dental prosthodontics, and discovered numerous methods to replace
missing teeth.

4.  They develop activities of promotion, prevention, treatment and
rehabilitation, as well as administration, education and research, related to
the oral care of people in their family and group context.
 The dentist is the professional in charge of oral health. It not only focuses
on the teeth, but also on the various organs that make up the oral cavity.
 SPECIALTIES: Being a dentist does not only mean "caries cure".There are
several specialties, such as oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontics,
pediatric dentistry, forensic odontology, public health, sports dentistry
 WHERE HEWORKS?The dentist has a wide field of work.You can work in
preventive work, in orthodontic treatments, with children, with special
patients, in surgeries, and in work to prevent oral cancer

5.  GENERAL DENTISTRY: is the one in charge of solving the primary problems presented by the patients,
making an exhaustive clinical history to establish a diagnosis and a treatment plan.
 PERIODONTICS: is the specialty that treats conditions that involve the tissues of the periodontium of the
tooth such as gum, bone and periodontal ligament.
 ODONTOPEDIATRIA or Children's Dentistry: specialty whose main function is the prevention and
comprehensive treatment of the child's mouth and diseases.
 MAXILO FACIAL SURGERY: is the specialty responsible for the diagnosis and surgical treatment of
diseases, traumas or defects of the mouth related to the soft and hard tissues of the bucco-facial region,
which require corrective surgery of the jaws.
 ORAL REHABILITATION: discipline related to the rehabilitation of oral function by reconstruction or
replacement of affected and lost teeth, by means of procedures such as incrustations, crowns, fixed
bridges, removable prostheses, and implants that allow to recover the chewing function
 ORTHODONTICS: is a branch of Dentistry specialized in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment
of dental and facial irregularities.
 ENDODONTICS: is the area of Dentistry that studies, prevents and treats diseases and
alterations that compromise the internal tissues of the tooth (nerves) and its relationship
with the structures that surround it.

6. Much of the medical literature is in English and a dentist must have the ability to
understand and master other languages, first to be at the forefront of the latest
information to guide their practices and second because it opens many job
opportunities both here and on any side of the world
English is a necessity, it is fundamental for both the student and the
professional because the vast majority of scientific knowledge is in English and
therefore becomes the means for learning and common development of our
profession.

7. -to take care of the patient very well, and make him feel at
home
-have the patient satisfied in every way
-explain to the patient clearly the type of procedure that will
be performed
-be very patient and respectful with patients

8.  https://peru21.pe/vida/odontologo-125689
 https://www.adea.org/GoDental/Health_Professions_Advisors/
History_of_Dentistry.aspx
 http://www.especialidadesmedicas.org/especialidad/odontolo
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9.  The Dental HiWay (Historical Overview) [1]
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