Fun Dental Facts

Thursday, July 23, 2009 by Elana Krutoff


1. The Baltimore College of Dental Surgery was the first Dental College in the world and opened November 3rd, 1840 with 5 students enrolled.

2. John Henry Holliday, AKA "Doc Holliday", enrolled in dental school in 1870. In 1872 he received a degree from the Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery in Philadelphia. Shortly after starting his practice in July 1872 with Dr. Arthur C. Ford in Atlanta, he discovered that he had contracted Tuberculosis. His doctors concurred that he might prolong his life if he moved to a dry climate.  From there he started his journey to the West.

3. The nations first President, George Washington, never wore wooden teeth. His lower denture was carved out of ivory!



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