History traces its roots back to 700 BC. Historically, dentists were not a profession. Back in the early 16, 17 and 18th centuries, there were a lot of famous dentists. One of them was Pierre Fauchard. Pierre was an important modern dentist in history. He was known as the “Father of modern dentistry”. In 1678, he was born into a poor family in Brittany, France.
Pierre, the French physician, began training as a surgeon in the French Navy in 1693 at age 15. He was training for 3 years before becoming a dentist. Pierre was such a remarkable man who had good dexterity and was also ambidextrous. He became recognized throughout his surrounding area, and through Paris for his amazing dentist skills. Pierre did more than remove teeth, he also filled …show more content…
He used suitable pressured wires when he found out that teeth could be made to realign themselves. He also used silk threads to tighten the braces. Fauchard said that braces should be used to position the teeth. He also mentioned that children’s teeth could be moved easily and quickly compared to adults’. Pierre recommended that teeth be cleaned from time to time by a dentist.
Fauchard became the first to describe how patients should be seated in a comfortable chair to be treated. Before Pierre mentioned anything, patients and dentists would sit on the floor with the patient’s head between the dentist’s legs, while the patient held on to the dentist’s knee for support. He thought it was very inappropriate for women, especially pregnant women. He also recommended that the dentist should stand behind the patient instead of in front of them to prevent fear and also because it blocked out available light.
In March of 1761, Pierre Fauchard passed away. He was buried in Paris, close to his residence. After he passed, his brother-in-law and pupil, Monsieur Duchemin, continued his practice. Many of Pierre’s Observations are still talked about and noticed today as it was in 1728. He is recognized today for introducing the principles of openness and co-operation in dentistry. His work was a major influence in the development of
Pierre, the French physician, began training as a surgeon in the French Navy in 1693 at age 15. He was training for 3 years before becoming a dentist. Pierre was such a remarkable man who had good dexterity and was also ambidextrous. He became recognized throughout his surrounding area, and through Paris for his amazing dentist skills. Pierre did more than remove teeth, he also filled …show more content…
He used suitable pressured wires when he found out that teeth could be made to realign themselves. He also used silk threads to tighten the braces. Fauchard said that braces should be used to position the teeth. He also mentioned that children’s teeth could be moved easily and quickly compared to adults’. Pierre recommended that teeth be cleaned from time to time by a dentist.
Fauchard became the first to describe how patients should be seated in a comfortable chair to be treated. Before Pierre mentioned anything, patients and dentists would sit on the floor with the patient’s head between the dentist’s legs, while the patient held on to the dentist’s knee for support. He thought it was very inappropriate for women, especially pregnant women. He also recommended that the dentist should stand behind the patient instead of in front of them to prevent fear and also because it blocked out available light.
In March of 1761, Pierre Fauchard passed away. He was buried in Paris, close to his residence. After he passed, his brother-in-law and pupil, Monsieur Duchemin, continued his practice. Many of Pierre’s Observations are still talked about and noticed today as it was in 1728. He is recognized today for introducing the principles of openness and co-operation in dentistry. His work was a major influence in the development of