<p>This series on Roots of Dentistry will explore the fascinating history behind the origins of dentistry and the remarkable giants who shaped the field. </p> <p> </p> <p>I’ve always had a fascination for our profession’s history, and I strongly believe that in order for a profession to advance, we need to understand where we came from. It allows us to build on past successes, avoid previous mistakes, and draw inspiration for future innovations. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Today, we&#39;re delving into the life and legacy of the one and only Pierre Fauchard, the father of modern dentistry!</p> <p>--</p> <p>References and Books:</p> <p>https://fauchard.org/who-is-pierre-fauchard/</p> <p>https://www.jdao-journal.org/articles/odfen/pdf/2011/01/odfen2011141p103.pdf</p> <p>The Long Climb: From Barber-Surgeons to Doctors of Dental Surgery 1st Edition</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>--</p> <p><em>Mondays by MusicbyAden | </em><a href="https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden"><em>https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden</em></a><em>, Music promoted by </em><a href="https://www.free-stock-music.com"><em>https://www.free-stock-music.com</em></a><em>, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US</em></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>