Dental Office
The Early Times The Egyptians Hesi-Re was the earliest dentist whose name is known. He practiced in 3000 BC and was called “Chief of the Toothers.” Egyptian pharaohs were known to have suffered from periodontal (gum) disease. Radiographs of mummies confirm this factThe Early Times The Greeks Hippocrates (460-377 BC) earned the title of Father of Medicine. Aristotle (384-322 BC), the great philosopher, referred to teeth in many of his writings. Diocles of Carystus , Physician of Aristotle’s time. Recommended “rubbing the teeth and gums” as oral hygiene instructions
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