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1892: The Women's Dental Association of the U.S. was founded in 1892 by Mary Stillwell-Kuesel with 12 charter members. [24] 1893: Caroline Louise Josephine Wells became the first woman to graduate from the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, which made her the first Canadian woman to graduate from any dental school. [25] [26]
The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) is a medical association for orthodontists in England. It publishes the Journal of Orthodontics . [ 1 ] The British Orthodontic society represents all orthodontists and dentists carrying out orthodontics across the UK.
Dentists in the UK may undertake work under the National Health Service or privately. They may opt for either of these alternatives, or both. A small number of dentists are employed by the NHS but the vast majority are in private practice. UK dentists are regulated by the General Dental Council [1] and the Care Quality Commission. [2]
Jerry Robinson – orthodontist who shared the office suite on the Bob Newhart Show; Miss Root – dentist in the book Demon Dentist by David Walliams; Dr. Frank Sangster – in Novocaine. Orin Scrivello, D.D.S. – Little Shop of Horrors, played by Steve Martin in the film adaptation; Gen. Tarsal – from Adventure Time episode "Dentist"
The Orthodontic Technicians Association (UK) (OTA) is the professional body that represents orthodontic technologists, based in the United Kingdom. [2] History.
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When the NHS was established in July 1948 dental treatment was free. Demand on the service was enormous. About a quarter of the dentists joined the NHS and by November 1948 83% had joined. Dental health in the UK was worse than that of Germany. In the first nine months of the NHS 4.5 million teeth were removed and 4.2 million teeth were filled.
Orthodontics [a] [b] is a dentistry specialty that addresses the diagnosis, prevention, management, and correction of mal-positioned teeth and jaws, ...