Dental Pratice Optimization Tips of the Week 12/18/2023

Attention Dental Practice Owners:

December 18, 2023

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Trivia Question❓

Which famous dentist revolutionized the field of dentistry by inventing the nylon toothbrush in 1938?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

Quote of the Week

"Tooth decay may not always be visible, but its consequences can be felt. Don't let neglect be the reason for a painful smile."

Interesting Facts

  • The use of toothpaste dates back to ancient Egypt, where a mixture of crushed eggshells, pumice, and ashes was used to clean teeth.


  • In the 18th century, dentists called "tooth drawers" often performed dental procedures in public spaces like open markets, using tools like forceps to extract teeth right then and there.


  • The first recorded reference to braces comes from ancient Rome, where a Roman scholar named Aulus Cornelius Celsus described a technique using finger pressure to push teeth into proper alignment.


You Need a Laugh

Why did the dentist take up gardening?

Because he wanted to flossom his skills!

Trivia Question Answer

💡 Answer to Trivia Question:

Dr. Philippe-Guy Woog was the dentist who invented the first nylon toothbrush in 1938, which replaced the previously used toothbrushes made of animal bristles.