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Who is considered the Father of Modern Dentistry?
Who is considered the Father of Modern Dentistry?
- Ambrose Pare
- Hesy-Re
- Pierre Fauchard (correct)
- Charles Allen
What was the myth dispelled by Pierre Fauchard?
What was the myth dispelled by Pierre Fauchard?
- Tooth worms cause tooth decay (correct)
- Patients need comfortable seating for dentistry
- Evil spirits are responsible for dental woes
- Sugar causes tooth decay
Who wrote the 1st English book on Dentistry, 'The Operator for Teeth'?
Who wrote the 1st English book on Dentistry, 'The Operator for Teeth'?
- Hesy-Re
- Pierre Fauchard
- Ambrose Pare
- Charles Allen (correct)
Who is credited as the earliest practitioner of Dentistry and the Chief of Toothers?
Who is credited as the earliest practitioner of Dentistry and the Chief of Toothers?
Who was the first female dentist?
Who was the first female dentist?
In which year was the World Health Organization (WHO) founded?
In which year was the World Health Organization (WHO) founded?
Where is the headquarters of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) located?
Where is the headquarters of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) located?
Who is the current Director of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
Who is the current Director of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
When was the 1st successful use of ether anesthesia?
When was the 1st successful use of ether anesthesia?
Where is the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) located?
Where is the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) located?
Who was the first director for the World Health Organization (WHO)?
Who was the first director for the World Health Organization (WHO)?
In which city is the headquarters of the World Food Programme located?
In which city is the headquarters of the World Food Programme located?
Where is the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization located?
Where is the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization located?
When was the International Labour Organization established as an affiliated special agency of the UN?
When was the International Labour Organization established as an affiliated special agency of the UN?
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Who is the Father of Modern Dentistry?
Who is the Father of Modern Dentistry?
Pierre Fauchard, a French surgeon, was the first to systematize dental procedures and is considered the Father of Modern Dentistry because of his significant contributions to dentistry.
What myth did Pierre Fauchard dispel?
What myth did Pierre Fauchard dispel?
Pierre Fauchard debunked the common belief of the time, dispelling the myth that tooth worms cause tooth decay.
Who wrote 'The Operator for Teeth'?
Who wrote 'The Operator for Teeth'?
Charles Allen, an English dentist, authored the first book dedicated to English dentistry, titled 'The Operator for Teeth,' providing invaluable insights into dental practices of the time.
Who was the earliest known dentist?
Who was the earliest known dentist?
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Who was the first female dentist?
Who was the first female dentist?
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When was the WHO founded?
When was the WHO founded?
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Where is the PAHO headquarters located?
Where is the PAHO headquarters located?
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Who leads the WHO today?
Who leads the WHO today?
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When was ether anesthesia first successfully used?
When was ether anesthesia first successfully used?
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Where is the IMF headquarters located?
Where is the IMF headquarters located?
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Who was the first WHO Director-General?
Who was the first WHO Director-General?
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Where is the WFP headquarters located?
Where is the WFP headquarters located?
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Where is UNESCO headquarters located?
Where is UNESCO headquarters located?
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When was the ILO established?
When was the ILO established?
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Study Notes
Founders and Pioneers in Dentistry
- Pierre Fauchard is considered the Father of Modern Dentistry.
- He dispelled the myth that worms caused tooth decay.
- Charles Allen wrote the first English book on Dentistry, 'The Operator for Teeth'.
- The earliest practitioner of Dentistry was the Chief of Toothers.
- Lucy Hobbs Taylor was the first female dentist.
International Organizations
- The World Health Organization (WHO) was founded in 1948.
- The headquarters of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is located in Washington, D.C.
- The current Director of the WHO is Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
- The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is located in Washington, D.C.
- The first director of the WHO was Dr. Brock Chisholm.
- The headquarters of the World Food Programme is located in Rome, Italy.
- The headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is located in Paris, France.
- The International Labour Organization (ILO) was established as an affiliated special agency of the UN in 1919.
Medical Milestones
- The first successful use of ether anesthesia was in 1846.
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