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What was the significance of the Fones Clinic For Dental Hygienists established in 1913?
What was the significance of the Fones Clinic For Dental Hygienists established in 1913?
- It patented the first dental screw implant.
- It developed the first synthetic resin for denture bases.
- It introduced the use of fluoride in toothpaste.
- It provided training for dental hygienists, leading to a reduction in caries among children. (correct)
Who is credited with coining the term 'dental hygienist'?
Who is credited with coining the term 'dental hygienist'?
- Alfred C.Fones (correct)
- Alvin Strock
- Greene Vardiman Black
- Irene Newman
What was introduced in 1914 that contributed to the prevention of caries?
What was introduced in 1914 that contributed to the prevention of caries?
- Synthetic resins for denture bases
- Dental screw implants
- Local anaesthetic procaine
- Fluoride in toothpaste (correct)
Who published the monumental two-volume treatise Operative Dentistry in 1908?
Who published the monumental two-volume treatise Operative Dentistry in 1908?
What was the significance of Alexander Fleming's discovery in 1928?
What was the significance of Alexander Fleming's discovery in 1928?
Who patented the first articulator in 1840?
Who patented the first articulator in 1840?
What was the primary concern of Koecker regarding dowel crowns?
What was the primary concern of Koecker regarding dowel crowns?
What was the purpose of filing between the upper incisors in the 19th century?
What was the purpose of filing between the upper incisors in the 19th century?
Who is credited with developing the theory of 'Oral Sepsis'?
Who is credited with developing the theory of 'Oral Sepsis'?
What was the significance of Bonwill's articulator?
What was the significance of Bonwill's articulator?
What was developed by Oskar Hagger in 1949?
What was developed by Oskar Hagger in 1949?
What was introduced by Procter & Gamble in the USA in 1955?
What was introduced by Procter & Gamble in the USA in 1955?
What was reported by Teuscher and Zander in 1938?
What was reported by Teuscher and Zander in 1938?
What became popular in the US in 1960?
What became popular in the US in 1960?
Who developed the acid etch technique?
Who developed the acid etch technique?
Who is credited with making orthodontics a dental specialty?
Who is credited with making orthodontics a dental specialty?
What was the significance of the collapsible metal tube in the 1880s?
What was the significance of the collapsible metal tube in the 1880s?
What was the problem with using chloroform in the 19th century?
What was the problem with using chloroform in the 19th century?
What was the significance of Désirabode's work in 1843?
What was the significance of Désirabode's work in 1843?
What was the main issue with using nitrous oxide as an anesthetic?
What was the main issue with using nitrous oxide as an anesthetic?
Who introduced the concept of using gutta-percha as a filling material?
Who introduced the concept of using gutta-percha as a filling material?
What was the discovery that Konrad Wilhelm von Roentgen made in 1895?
What was the discovery that Konrad Wilhelm von Roentgen made in 1895?
What approach to periodontal therapy did Leonard Koecker advocate for?
What approach to periodontal therapy did Leonard Koecker advocate for?
What did Willoughby D. Miller's publication highlight in 1890?
What did Willoughby D. Miller's publication highlight in 1890?
What was the innovation introduced by Edwin Maynard in 1838?
What was the innovation introduced by Edwin Maynard in 1838?
What was invented by James B. Morrison in 1871?
What was invented by James B. Morrison in 1871?
Who constructed the first chair made specifically for dental patients?
Who constructed the first chair made specifically for dental patients?
What was developed in 1891?
What was developed in 1891?
Who is credited with the first root canal filling?
Who is credited with the first root canal filling?
What was the innovation introduced in the Wilkerson chair in 1877?
What was the innovation introduced in the Wilkerson chair in 1877?
Who graduated from the Ohio College of Dental Surgery in 1866 and became the first woman to earn a dental degree?
Who graduated from the Ohio College of Dental Surgery in 1866 and became the first woman to earn a dental degree?
What did Dubois de Chémant characterize dentures as in his 1788 dissertation?
What did Dubois de Chémant characterize dentures as in his 1788 dissertation?
Who wrote the first scientifically written textbook of Prosthetics in 1820?
Who wrote the first scientifically written textbook of Prosthetics in 1820?
Who constructed the first self-adhering upper prosthesis?
Who constructed the first self-adhering upper prosthesis?
Who began commercial manufacture of porcelain teeth in 1825?
Who began commercial manufacture of porcelain teeth in 1825?
What process was invented by Charles Goodyear in 1839?
What process was invented by Charles Goodyear in 1839?
What did Gairot create in 1805?
What did Gairot create in 1805?
Who patented the 'Continuous gums' in 1851?
Who patented the 'Continuous gums' in 1851?
What was the name given to Dubois de Chémant's porcelain dentures in 1791?
What was the name given to Dubois de Chémant's porcelain dentures in 1791?
Who described an impression tray in 1820?
Who described an impression tray in 1820?
