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The Father of Modern Dentistry: Pierre Fauchard
35:10 - 39:57 (04:46)
Learn about the life and work of Pierre Fauchard, a pioneering dentist in the 18th century who wrote the first comprehensive treatise on dentistry and developed innovative dental prosthetics.
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Pierre Fauchard was known as the father of modern dentistry as he was the first to create evidence-based treatments, prosthetics, and introduce categorization of dental tools.
35:10 - 36:42 (01:31)
Dentistry
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Pierre Fauchard was known as the father of modern dentistry as he was the first to create evidence-based treatments, prosthetics, and introduce categorization of dental tools. His two-volume work produced accurate, primitive work that still holds true today.
ChapterThe Father of Modern Dentistry: Pierre Fauchard
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Self-Discovery
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