South Australian Museum Honors Dentistry Innovator
Key Points:
– The South Australian Museum is honoring a man who revolutionized dentistry on a global scale.
– In medieval Europe, barber-surgeons were responsible for various medical procedures, including dental work.
– Techniques for extracting teeth in the past included using crude tools like the “pelican” and “tooth key”.
– The honoree, a 17th-century figure, introduced the use of a steel punch elevator to remove teeth.
Final Thoughts:
Who knew that dentistry had such a colorful history? From barber-surgeons performing multiple tasks to innovative tools like the steel punch elevator, the evolution of dental practices is truly fascinating. It’s great to see the South Australian Museum recognizing the contributions of this dental pioneer and shedding light on the transformation of dentistry on a global scale. So next time you visit the dentist, take a moment to appreciate the advancements that have been made since the days of “pelicans” and “tooth keys”.
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/jun/04/oral-history-how-tick-begg-revolutionised-braces-and-made-1920s-adelaide-the-orthodontic-centre-of-the-world
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