Paul Revere was involved in the first case of forensic dentistry; he identified General Warren, the first American General killed in combat.

The Patron Saint of Dentistry is St. Apollonia.

In the 1840’s it took 8 months to attain a Dental Degree

Welches Grape Juice was created by Dr. Thomas Bramwell Welch, DDS

Dr. William Semple first patented chewing gum

A Dentist invented 'Fairy Floss' or Cotton Candy

The first crude toothbrush was used in 4000 B.C.E.

500-1000 AD dentistry was practiced by Monks

1210 AD the Guild of Barbers forms two levels of Barber, one of which would take care of surgical procedures including dental extractions.

1790 Dr. Greenwood adapts a sewing machine foot pedal to a drill to create the first Dental Drill

1798 Dr. Greenwood makes a set of Dentures for President George Washington