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Chapter 1
History of Dentistry
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Dentistry
Undergraduate 1
08/27/2012

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Describe the role of Hippocrates in history.
Definition
Father of Medicine, and created the Hippocratic Oath
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Who was the earliest recorded dentist?
Definition
Hesi-Re
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Who was the First Dental Hygienist?
Definition
Irene Newman
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What is the basic premise of the Hippocratic Oath?
Definition
A standard of ethical standards ( To act ethically)
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Name the first woman to graduate from a college of dentistry.
Definition
Lucy Beaman Hobbs-Taylor
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Name the first woman to practice dentistry in the United States.
Definition
Emeline Roberts-Jones
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Name the first African American woman to recieve a  formal (DDS) dental degree in the United States.
Definition
Ida Gray-Rollins
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Name the first African american to recieve the DMD degree from harvard University.

Definition
Robert Tanner Freeman
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Horace H. Hayden and Chapin A. Hassis are knowen for what contribution?
Definition
Standardized Education
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Describe (2) major contributions of G.V. Black.
Definition
  • Principle of extension for prevention
  • Shared his work
  • Standardized Rules
  • Designed Dental Instruments
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Name the first dentist to employ a dental assistant.
Definition
C. Edmund Kells
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Name the first female Dental Assistant.
Definition
Maluina Cueria
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Name the scientist who discovered radiographs.
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Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
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Name the physician who first used nitrous oxide for tooth extractions.
Definition
Horrace Wells
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Discuss the purpose and activities of the National Museum of Dentistry.
Definition
It provides an opportunity to learn about the heritage & future of dentistry. (More info in Ch.1) 
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What is Preceptorship?
Definition
Is when one studies under the guidance of one already in the profession. (ie. Dentist or other professional) 
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What type of dentistry is identified on the basis of dental records alone?
Definition
Forensic Dentistry
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What is Periodontal Disease?
Definition

A disease of the structures that support the teeth

(gums and bone).

Term
What does Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (CODA, ADA) do?
Definition
Accredits Dental, Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratory Educational Programs.
Term
How long has dental disease existed?
Definition
Since mankind began
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Who is referred to as the Father of Medicine?
Definition
Hippocrates
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What does the Hippocratic oath Promise?
Definition
To act ethically
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What types of dentistry did the Romans Provide?
Definition
Oral Hygiene, Gold Crowns, & Tooth Extraction,  & Fixed Bridgework
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What did the Romans believe was responsible for their toothaches?
Definition
"toothworm"
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What artist first distinguished molars and premolars?
Definition
Leonardo da Vinci
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Who is reffered to as the Father of Moderen Surgery?
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Ambroise Paré
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Who is referred to as the Father of Modern Dentistry?
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Pierre Fauchard
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Who was the famous patient of John Baker and later John Greenwood?
Definition
George Washington
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What famous colonial patriot first used forensic evidence?
Definition
Paul Revere
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Who was one of the first dentists to travel throughout the colonies?
Definition
Robert Woffendale
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Who is credited with founding the first dental school in America?
Definition
Chapin Harris
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Who is referred to as the Grand Old Man of Dentistry?
Definition
G.V. Black
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Where is the National Museum of Dentistry located?
Definition
Baltimore, Maryland
Term
In what year was the first edition of Modern Dental Assisting published?
Definition
1976
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African Americans were first accepted for education in dental schools in what year?
Definition
1867
Term

1) Who developed silver amalgam paste?

2) What is it used for?

3) What is it made of?

Definition

1) Chinese

2) Used for fillings in 2000 BC

3) Made up of a mixture of mercury, silver, and tin.

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Name the female dentist who discovered and published first paper on oral "hairy" leukoplakia in 1984.
Definition
Deborah Grennspan
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What pain meds were available before Nitrous Oxide?
Definition
Brute force, alcohol, and opium.
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What percentage do women represent in dental schools today?
Definition
50%
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