Dentists are known for having busy schedules with few breaks during the day.
On average, those who said they experienced “severe” stress worked 39.7 hours per week and those who had “light” stress worked 31.9 hours per week.
Outside of short breaks, non-work activities are shown to help control stress levels..
In 1723, Pierre Fauchard, a French surgeon credited as the Father of Modern Dentistry, published his influential book, The Surgeon Dentist, a Treatise on Teeth, which for the first time defined a comprehensive system for caring for and treating teeth..
Researchers have traced Dentistry back to ancient Egypt back at 7500 B.C.
The ancient Egyptians were the first to have replacement teeth, which are the forerunners of modern dentures and crowns.
Museum of Dental Care – resource containing historical information on dental care through the years..
Most dentists practice general dentistry, giving them the capability of providing comprehensive care to a wide variety of patients
Some dentists choose to limit their practices to one of the nine recognized dental specialties
