Dr Pál Sztrilich, the innovative dentist

Abstract

I am presenting the career of my dentist grandfather, Dr Pál Sztrilich in my article. My grandfather lived and worked in the first half of the 20th century. A number of innovations are associated with his name, including the tooth crown remover called “strilich”, which is still in use in dental practices. In addition to his work as a dentist, he regularly published articles on practical issues of dentistry. He was a pioneer in dental X-ray procedures and in the training of assistants, which was rather underdeveloped in those days. His whole career was determined by pragmatism. Most of his articles deal with everyday tasks, e.g., how to run a patient-friendly dental office in the most efficient way