18 Questions
Who is considered the First True Filipino Dentist?
Jose Arevalo
What was the profession of Monsieur M.Fertri?
French Dentist
Which term refers to someone who administers surgery?
Cirujanos Ministrantes
What marked a milestone in the development of Dentistry as a profession in the Philippines?
Opening of UST special course
In which location did Captain Cheng-Cheng have his dental clinic?
Quiapo, Manila
Which individual is credited as the 'Father of Modern Dentistry'?
Horace H. Hayden
Who originated the title 'Surgeon Dentist'?
G.V. Black
Which individual dispelled the theory about toothworms believed by Romans?
Taveau
Who introduced Amalgam as Silver Paste in dentistry?
G.V. Black
The book 'Le Chirurgien Dentiste' described everything about dentistry and was written by:
Taveau
'The Grand Old Man of Dentistry' made significant contributions to which area of dentistry?
Restorative Dentistry
Who was the earliest known dentist, referred to as the 'Chief of Toothers and Physicians'?
Hesi-Re/Hesy-Ra
Which ancient civilization used a primitive toothbrush called SIWAK/MISWAK?
The Muslims
What did Leonardo Da Vinci and Ambroise Pare differentiate in their dental studies?
Molar and premolar teeth
Who is known as the 'Father of Modern Surgery' and extensively described dental extraction methods?
Pierre Fauchard
Which philosopher mistakenly stated that men had 32 teeth and women had 30, coining the term 'wisdom teeth'?
Aristotle
Which ancient civilization developed tooth cleaning powders made from eggshells, oyster shells, and bones mixed with honey?
The Romans
Who started their career in Paris as an apprentice to a barber surgeon, eventually becoming known as the Father of Modern Surgery?
Pierre Fauchard
Test your knowledge on the world and Philippine history of dentistry, focusing on the earliest evidence of dentistry and highlights in the field. Explore events like the discovery of holes in teeth dating back to 7000 BC in Baluchistan, Pakistan.
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