* In 1986, the winner of the National Spelling Bee won by spelling ODONTALGIA (which means toothache)
* The average amount of money left by the Tooth Fairy in 1950 was 25 cents. In 1988 it was $1.00.
* The earliest dentist known by name is Hesi-Re. He lived in Egypt over 5000 years ago.
* In Egypy, mummies have been found with tooth fillings of resin and malachite. Loose teeth were held together with gold wire.
* The first toothbrushes were tree twigs. Chewing on the tips of the twigs spread out the fibers, which were then used to clean the teeth.
* Ancient Greeks used pumice, talc, alabaster, coral powder or iron rust as toothpaste.
* George Washington never had wooden teeth. His dentures were made from Gold, hippopotamus tusk, elephant ivory and human teeth!!
* Blacksmiths in early America often served as Dentists also
* In 201 AD the Romans were dental experts - using gold crowns and fixed bridgework, and a paste made of ground eggshell and honey to clean the teeth.
* In 1905 dental assistant Irene Newman was trained to clean teeth. She became the first Dental Hygienist.
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