Innovative Orthodontic Inventions: Braces
Braces stand as the quintessential innovative orthodontic invention. Traditional metal braces defined orthodontics for much of the 20th century and...
Innovative Orthodontic Inventions: Invisalign
Few inventions have redefined the landscape of modern orthodontics like that of Invisalign. It has become synonymous with clear orthodontic aligner...
The History of Orthodontics Part 5: Orthodontics in the 21st Century
In the 21st century, orthodontics has evolved into a dynamic field shaped by technological innovation, personalized care, and priorities of aesthet...
The History of Orthodontics Part 4: Orthodontics Over the Turn of the Millennium
The history of orthodontics across the turn of the 21st century is defined by notable technological advancements, changing patient expectations, an...
The History of Orthodontics Part 3: Orthodontics in the 20th Century
The history of orthodontics in the 20th century begins with the American dentist Edward Angle. Angle is popularly recognized as the first dedicated...
The History of Orthodontics Part 2: Pierre Fauchard and Edward Angle’s Contributions to Modern Orthodontics
The history of modern orthodontics, like that of modern dentistry, begins in the late 18th and 19th centuries as a growing understanding of dental ...
The History of Orthodontics Part 1: Orthodontics in the Ancient World
The history of orthodontics dates back to ancient times and practices pioneered by early advanced civilizations, including the ancient Egyptians, E...
Dental History: Modern Dentistry of the 20th Century (Part 2, 1950-2000)
The second half of the 20th century witnessed remarkable advancements in dentistry. From 1950 to 2000, the field of oral health saw significant inn...
Dental History: Modern Dentistry of the 20th Century (Part 1, 1900-1949)
In this blog article, we look at the modern dental history of the 20th century. This text serves as the first installment of a two-part document--t...
Dental History: Modern Dentistry of the 19th Century
In this blog article, we look at modern dental history of the 19th century to document the practices of that era and where they fall in the greater...
Dental History: Dentistry in the Age of Enlightenment
Dental history has a long and eclectic past that is rooted in the ancient worlds and has evolved to current practices through the contributions of ...
Dental History: Ancient Dentistry
Dental history dates back thousands of years and across numerous civilizations, with early examples of ancient dental history identified in the anc...