A Brief History of Dentistry

Since the early days of mankind, teeth have been a big part of our health care. In the earliest days, man did not know the benefits of proper dental care, and as a result regularly lost their teeth. Beginning in Ancient Egyptian times, basic dental care was starting to be practiced. In fact, the earliest instances of dentistry can be traced as far back as 7500 B.C., where the Egyptians began to use replacement teeth in place of missing ones.

Over time, dentistry has undergone a number of changes. From the simplest methods for tooth care to the use of modern materials and dental methods, dentistry has changed dramatically. To give a look at the evolution of dentistry, please feel free to look at the following resources. We hope that it provides you with a overview of this history of dentistry and dental care.

Origins of Dentistry

• ADA History of Dentistry Timeline

• The History of Dental Advances

• Fun Dental History Facts

• History of Dentistry

• History of Dentistry Research Guide

• The History of Dentistry

Egyptian Dentistry

• The Practice of Dentistry in Ancient Egypt

• Practicing Medicine and Dentistry in Ancient Egypt

• Bad Teeth and Ancient Egyptians

• Dentists in Ancient Egypt

• Dental Surgery in Ancient Egypt

Greek Dentistry

• Greek Oral Hygiene

• Greeks History of Dentistry

• Phoenician Dental Art

• History in the Making

Colonial American Dentistry

• Colonial Dentistry

• 18th and 19th Century Dentistry

• Journal of the History of Dentistry

• History of Colonial Dentistry

• George Washington and His Teeth

Modern Dentistry and Oral Health

• Oral Health Overview

• Dental Health

• Oral Health and Overall Health

• Dental Health and Overall Health

• Oral Health in Children

Additional Resources

• Mouth Healthy Resources

• Dental Resource Library

• Dental Health Resources

• Pediatric Oral Health Resources

• Oral Health Resources and Links