A History of Dentistry from the most Ancient Times until the end of the Eighteenth Century

This expansive survey follows dental practice from its earliest traces to the end of the eighteenth century, giving listeners a broad picture of how societies tended to their teeth. Using museum pieces, ancient writings and detailed engravings, it reconstructs Egyptian remedies, Hebrew customs, Chinese prosthetics, and the techniques of Greek, Etruscan and Roman healers. The account links cultural beliefs with practical tools, showing how each civilization’s approach reflected its wider worldview.

The story then moves into the Middle Ages, spotlighting Arab scholars’ contributions and the changing attitudes of Europe from the thirteenth to fifteenth centuries. In the modern sections, the rise of scientific inquiry during the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries is explored, along with new instruments and the early formation of dental education. With more than a hundred engravings and plates, the book offers both a solid reference and an engaging narrative for anyone fascinated by the roots of a field that touches us all.