Dentistry in the 20th Century: Technological Advancements and Fluoridation
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What was discovered in the mid-20th century that led to a significant decrease in tooth decay incidence?

  • Fluoridation of water and toothpaste (correct)
  • Development of X-ray technology
  • Dental aesthetics treatments
  • Improved dental prosthesis materials
  • What technological development implemented in the last century revolutionized dental offices?

  • Increased emphasis on prevention
  • Improved dental prosthesis materials
  • Development of X-ray technology (correct)
  • Dental aesthetics treatments
  • What became an important concern for patients in the 20th century regarding dentistry?

  • Oral hygiene promotion
  • Development of more durable dental materials
  • Prevention of dental diseases
  • Dental aesthetics (correct)
  • How has dentistry evolved to include greater attention to general health?

    <p>Working in collaboration with other medical specialties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which professionalization model is mentioned in the text as being part of dental academic training?

    <p>UNIVERSITY model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What development led to a decreased incidence of tooth decay in the population?

    <p>Discovery of fluoridation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with creating the first dental school in the United States?

    <p>Hayden and Harris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known for pioneering dental hygiene and creating the first school of dental hygiene?

    <p>Alfred Fones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who conducted research on the brown mottling pattern on enamel, leading to the discovery of the cause of fluorosis?

    <p>Dr. Fredrick McKay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who proposed adding fluoride to drinking water as a preventive action against tooth decay?

    <p>H. Trendley Dean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual is associated with founding the Angle School of Orthodontia and proposing a classification system for malocclusion?

    <p>Edward Hartley Angle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which requirement was necessary to obtain a Diploma in Odontology in Spain from 1901-1944?

    <p>3 years of Medicine + 3 years of Dentistry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What trend became prevalent in dentistry from 2010 onwards?

    <p>Minimal tooth intervention, maximal tooth preservation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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