Brilliant people made historical, dental advancements possible. Since the beginning of history, people have worked to expand the field of dentistry. Between 500 and 300 BC, Hippocrates and Aristotle documented the eruption pattern of teeth along with the treatment of decayed teeth. The two also established the use of extracting teeth with forceps and the ability to use wires to correct loose teeth and fractured jaws. The 1700s, one of the most productive centuries for dental advancements, contained many intellectuals. Pierre Fauchard published his book, The Surgeon Dentist, in 1723. This book describes oral anatomy and function as well as denture construction and various restorative techniques. In 1760, John Baker became known as the earliest
