The father of modern dentistry is French. Pierre Fauchard, born in Mayen in 1678 and died in 1761, revolutionized the discipline by writing the first scientific manual of knowledge and good practice for his peers. This concern for establishing the state of the art of the time ushers in a new era in dentistry, a time when the profession practiced by both surgeons and barbers, even many “charlatans” (unscrupulous showmen), is passed down from master to student or learned on the job.
It was first published in 1728. A dental surgeon or treatise on teeth lays the foundations of prevention (daily cleaning of the teeth and an annual visit to the dentist are recommended), advocates a conservative approach (tooth pulling should be avoided as much as possible) and deciphers the best practices for tartar removal, cavity treatment, placement of prostheses… The author even illustrates specially designed instruments work…
Source: Le Figaro
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