Dentistry is a lot older than people realize. While many modern dental techniques are fairly recent, there are archaeological records of some dentistry being done as far back as 5000 B.C.!
However, when you look at pediatric dentistry as a specialty, its origin is significantly more recent than that, beginning as late as the 20th century. If you’re curious about the history of the field, here’s a brief summary of how it came to be.
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