Pierre Fauchard
Pierre Fauchard (2 January 1679 – 21 March 1761) was a French physician, credited as being the "father of modern dentistry". He is widely known for writing the first complete scientific description of dentistry, Le Chirurgien Dentiste ("The Surgeon Dentist"), published in 1728. The book described basic oral anatomy and function, signs and symptoms of oral pathology, operative methods for removing decay and restoring teeth, periodontal disease (pyorrhea), orthodontics, replacement of missing teeth, and tooth transplantation.
Pierre Fauchard | |
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Portrait of Fauchard by J. Le. Bel | |
| Born | 2 January 1679 |
| Died | 21 March 1761 (aged 82) |
| Known for | Introduction of many dental practices |
| Awards | The Pierre Fauchard Academy is named after him |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Medicine, dentistry |
| Institutions | French Royal Navy, Hospital of the University of Angers |
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