Pierre Fauchard Research Articles

Pierre Fauchard (1678-1761): Pioneering Dental Surgeon of the Enlightenment Age.

Pierre Fauchard, widely referred to as the "Father of Modern Dentistry," fundamentally transformed the field with his seminal 1728 publication, Le Chirurgien Dentiste, ou Traité des Dents.Born circa 1677 in Brittany, France, Fauchard's early exposure to severe dental conditions during his naval service catalyzed his pursuit of advancements in dental science. Upon transitioning from naval service to establish a practice in Angers, and subsequently gaining acclaim in Paris, Fauchard systematically documented and organized dental practices, encompassing oral surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, and prosthodontics, thereby laying the foundational framework for contemporary dental practices. Fauchard's innovations included the use of materials such as lead, tin, and gold for dental fillingsand the introduction of early orthodontic techniques, notably the Bandeau.His treatise also emphasized the importance of preventive care and oral hygiene, which provided a basis for modern dental hygiene protocols. Additionally, Fauchard's critical evaluation of fraudulent practices and his inclusion of numerous clinical case studies in his treatise bridged theoretical knowledge with practical application, significantly impacting dental education and professional standards. Fauchard's influence extends beyond national boundaries, profoundly shaping global dental practices and educational frameworks. The Pierre Fauchard Academy, established in 1936, continues to uphold his principles, underscoring the enduring relevance of his contributions. Fauchard's work remains a cornerstone of modern dentistry, reflecting his profound and lasting impact on the discipline.

Pierre Fauchard's Contribution to Oral Medicine and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology: An historical essay.

Pierre Fauchard, considered the father of dentistry, contributed to the development of different fields of dentistry that we know today. However, the contribution of this important individual to the fields of oral medicine and oral and maxillofacial pathology is unknown. This study aimed to identify Pierre Fauchard's contribution to these areas of dentistry. We focused on "Le Chirurgien Dentiste, or Traité des Dents" in both French and English, looking for information about the oral diseases diagnosed and treated by Fauchard. Information on patient history, disease description, treatment applied, and clinical follow-up was collected. A contemporary analysis of the diseases was performed, and the collected data were systematized, reported, and analyzed descriptively, according to the current literature on the addressed topics. Information on conditions such as scurvy, parulides, epulides, oral ulcers, dentoalveolar abscesses, dental alterations, and post-exodontia incidents were elucidated. Findings indicated that Pierre Fauchard described, diagnosed, and treated different soft and hard tissue diseases of great interest to the fields of oral medicine and oral and maxillofacial pathology.

Pierre Fauchard’s Contribution to Oral Medicine and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology: An historical essay

Pierre Fauchard, considered the father of dentistry, contributed to the development of different fields of dentistry that we know today. However, the contribution of this important individual to the fields of oral medicine and oral and maxillofacial pathology is unknown. This study aimed to identify Pierre Fauchard’s contribution to these areas of dentistry. We focused on “Le Chirurgien Dentiste, or Traité des Dents” in both French and English, looking for information about the oral diseases diagnosed and treated by Fauchard. Information on patient history, disease description, treatment applied, and clinical follow-up was collected. A contemporary analysis of the diseases was performed, and the collected data were systematized, reported, and analyzed descriptively, according to the current literature on the addressed topics. Information on conditions such as scurvy, parulides, epulides, oral ulcers, dentoalveolar abscesses, dental alterations, and post-exodontia incidents were elucidated. Findings indicated that Pierre Fauchard described, diagnosed, and treated different soft and hard tissue diseases of great interest to the fields of oral medicine and oral and maxillofacial pathology.

Orthosurgical synergism in the management of severe skeletal Class-III malocclusion- A case report

: What is now known as a Class-III malocclusion was initially recognized by Pierre Fauchard. True Class-III malocclusion is a genetically based condition that manifests in childhood. As the youngster reaches the teenage growth spurt, it becomes more obvious. Typically, we will discover a parent or grandparent who is dealing with the same issue. Class-III malocclusion, however, is not a disease. The abnormality itself is a compensatory mechanism to make up for variation that has happened at some point during the course of the individual's development.The case presented here demonstrates the importance of presurgical decompensation, surgical planning, including cephalometric predictions, and mock surgery in the management of severe skeletal Class-III malocclusion. The treatment included comprehensive orthodontic and surgical workup that included bilateral sagittal split osteotomy for mandibular setback of 3mm and LeFort-I osteotomy for maxillary advancement of 3mm. Class-I jaw relationships with a pleasing profile and correctly aligned arches were attained after 2 years of detailed treatment. This led to an aesthetic improvement and a significant increase in the patient's confidence. Class-III skeletal malocclusions can be corrected surgically or through camouflage. However, an ortho-surgical approach may be necessary if the issue cannot be resolved with orthodontics alone. When done correctly, bi-jaw surgery has repeatedly been shown to be quite successful.

Teaching has changed … but have the students?

Teaching has changed … but have the students?

Origins of Maxillofacial Surgery in Mediterranean Medical History.

Maxillofacial and dental surgery has been around for a surprisingly long time. The first evidence of oral dental treatment can be traced back to Northern Italy 13,000 to 14,000 years ago. The first known evidence of dental filling with beeswax dates back to 6500 years ago in a site located in Slovenia. Fixing teeth with gold wires and prostheses and replacing them was performed for millennia in ancient Egypt and Phoenicia as well as in Etruria predating the Roman empire. In 1210, the earliest-known oral surgery group was formed in France leading to rapid advancement of the specialty over the following years with Pierre Fauchard, known as the father of modern dentistry, who turned dentistry from a craft into a profession. Despite diverse populations of various ethnic backgrounds, the Mediterranean civilization is truly one and unique. It was always at the forefront of scientific progress and technologic innovations in all fields of medicine and surgery and in particular in maxillofacial surgery.

Digital Smile Design- An Overview of 3D Digital Workflow

Smile designing is a branch of cosmetic dental procedure that corrects imperfections of the teeth and restores dental health and appearance of the person. Today Digital Smile Design (DSD) is changing the future of dental practice worldwide. It’s a unique approach to modern dentistry is revolutionising smile designing clinics worldwide. DSD is a software which used worldwide, is based on specific photographs and software analysis. DSD is a tool (software) that helps in easy communication and discussion between all the smile designers, dental laboratory technician as well as with patients. DSD especially can be used in a multidisciplinary approach and hence not only used in prosthetic rehabilitation but also used in other branches of dentistry like Orthodontic, Periodontics, etc., The concept of smile designing is not new. The need of aesthetic can be traced from the earliest civilisations of both the Phoenicians (about 800 BC) and Etruscians (about 900 BC). They used to carve animal tusks to simulate the shape, form and hue of natural teeth. Pierre Fauchard (1678-1761) from of France, together with several colleagues modernised and promoted dentistry and also started aesthetic practices. There are many parameters such as dentofacial parameter, gingival parameter, ease of use, documentation ability, cost, time required, systematic digital workflow and organisation, and compatibility of the program with Computer-aided design/Computer-aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) or other parameters that may affect the user’s decision. DSD helps both clinician and patient to improve treatment planning and stimulate the final results of the treatment. There are many software available, and the clinicians can use any of the software according to their needs. Some software can be used easily as a mobile app. This article reviews the basic principles of smile design, various parameters of smile design, comparison of various software, uses, advantages and limitations of DSD.

Tandmeesters veroveren de medische markt

This article deals with professionalization processes in the Dutch medical market. In this increasingly competitive and commercial market, tooth masters acquired a prominent position from the 1730s onwards. Originally, many of these medical specialists did not have any protective institution such as a guild behind them, and were therefore often considered as ‘quacks’. Eventually their position became stronger, because they treated patients and ailments that physicians and surgeons often ignored or whose treatment was considered too risky. Furthermore, dentistry received a scientific boost, partly due to the pioneering work of the French surgeon-dentist Pierre Fauchard. Another stimulating factor was that healthy and white teeth became a status symbol in social intercourse. The professionalization of dentistry manifested itself in increasing specialization, strong family networks, an accumulation of knowledge and skills, administrative protection and assertive media campaigns.

Associate Editor/The Great Resignation

"Associate Editor/The Great Resignation." Journal of the California Dental Association, 50(8), pp. 435–436 Additional informationNotes on contributorsRuchi K. SahotaRuchi K. Sahota, DDS, CDE, practices family dentistry in Fremont, California, and serves on the Southern Alameda County Dental Society Board of Directors. She is a certified dental editor, a consumer advisor for the American Dental Association, past president of the Southern Alameda County Dental Society and a fellow of the American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy.

Professor A.I. Grudyanov

One of the founders of the present format of the journal "Stomatology" is Alexander Ivanovich Grudyanov - Executive Secretary of the journal "Stomatology", Deputy Chairman of the Dissertation Council of FGBU NRIC CNIIS and ChLH MHC RF, Head of Periodontology Department of FGBU NRIC CNIIS and ChLH MHC RF, Doctor of Medicine, professor, honored doctor of the Russian Federation, correspondent member of the International Academy of Surgical Dentistry named after Pierre Faucher (France). Pierre Fauchard International Academy of Dental Surgery (France).

July 25 — the Day of the Dental Technician

Healthy teeth are the key to the normal functioning of the whole organism; people should start taking care of the condition of their teeth from early childhood. It is the teeth that are the only organ of the human body that is incapable of regeneration, so they need special care and the most careful attitude. Not everyone regularly visits dentists, and very few are closely familiar with the work of their right-hand people — dental technicians. At the beginning of the 18th century, serious changes took place in the field of dentistry, i.e. the transition from conservative tooth extraction to the desire for their maximum preservation and restoration. Pierre Fauchard is considered the ideological inspirer of scientific dentistry. By the way, it is dentists who are most directly related to the formation of another scientific discipline — anesthesiology. The first experiments with anesthetics — nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and sulfuric ether — began to be used by dentists as early as the 19th century. It was then that the English naturalist H. Davy experienced the pain-dulling effect of nitrous oxide fumes, and in the 40s of the same century, another dentist had a tooth removed for the first time under the influence of «laughing gas». Many people are used to calling stomatologists dentists, but this broad concept unites not only dentists and surgeons, but also feldshers and technicians. Each individual direction requires a highly qualified specialist, serious practical experience and excellent work skills.

The Associate Editor/The Stories Inside

"The Associate Editor/The Stories Inside." Journal of the California Dental Association, 49(1), pp. 5–6 Additional informationNotes on contributorsRuchi K. SahotaRuchi K. Sahota, DDS, CDE, practices family dentistry in Fremont, Calif., and serves on the CDA Board of Trustees. She is also a certified dental editor, a consumer advisor for the American Dental Association, past president of the Southern Alameda County Dental Society and a fellow of the American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy.

The Associate Editor/The Dis Ease of Microaggressions

"The Associate Editor/The Dis Ease of Microaggressions." Journal of the California Dental Association, 48(11), pp. 583–584 Additional informationNotes on contributorsBrian ShueBrian K. Shue, DDS, CDE, is the dental director of a federally qualified health center and is a certified dental editor. He is the president of the American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists and a fellow of the American College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Dr. Shue has served as the editor of the San Diego County Dental Society for the past 15 years.

The Associate Editor/The Pitter-Patter of CDA

"The Associate Editor/The Pitter-Patter of CDA." Journal of the California Dental Association, 48(7), pp. 305–306 Additional informationNotes on contributorsRuchi K. SahotaRuchi K. Sahota, DDS, CDE, practices family dentistry in Fremont, Calif., and serves on the CDA Board of Trustees. She is also a certified dental editor, a consumer advisor for the American Dental Association, past president of the Southern Alameda County Dental Society and a fellow of the American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy.

Dozen of doses: A bibliographical journey

Orthodontic Journal of Nepal (OJN) completes one dozen issues of publication. OJN is the official publication of Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic Association of Nepal (ODOAN). The journal was launched on November 15, 2011 during the inaugural ceremony of Joint Scientific Conference of ODOAN and Pierre Fauchard Academy; which was the second conference organized by the association. Since 2013, OJN has been publishing biannually; which was initiated as an annual issue.

Dental Implants: To Do or Not To Do!

Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com the ‘cyclist’ into a ‘fighter pilot’. Misleading institutes overarmour the general dental practitioner into the pseudo-belief of being a qualified implantologist who sets out to war without the weaponry of comprehensive knowledge. The second evil is the ‘Death of consciousness’ wherein the implantologist has adopted the religion of crossing the bridge before it comes. In my opinion, dental implants should be the last resort. To the newer age implantologist, an implant procedure seems to be the law of the land. Extraction followed by an implant is becoming the next mandate for the patient who does not even know whether he needs one or not. The age long phrase has probably been tweaked to ‘Overpromise & Under deliver’. Unnecessary placement of implants in teeth that can be saved by endodontic & prosthodontic means is shifting that thin red line of ethical practice towards the adverse extreme. I am sure, even Dr Branemark would be ashamed up there in heaven to see the sharp curve that Implantology is being subjected to in the light of advancements in dentistry. In the wake of professionalism, I appeal to all my fellow dental surgeons to be a part of the movement to reform the system & fold that accusing finger into a fist that pledges to restore the dignity of the profession of dentistry by pledging to enhance ethical implant practices. As a fellow dentist, I humbly urge the drivers of the profession to introspect & contribute their bit to reinstate the nobility & respect that was laid upon us through the times of Pierre Fauchard. Editorial Editorial

A tale of a dentist and his books: classic dental books in the Becker Medical Library.

A tale of a dentist and his books: classic dental books in the Becker Medical Library.

The Professionalism and Enlightenment of Pierre Fauchard, a scholar of 18th century

This literature considers Pierre Fauchard's exploits under historical context of the enlightenment movement and development of the surgery during 18th century in France. <치과의사 Le Chirurgien Dentiste, ou Traite des dents>, a vast collection of the former and contemporary dental knowledge, technologies, and skills, established Modern Dentistry. To emphasize the professionality of dental treatment and actions involving it, Fauchard replaces the title 'dental expert' with 'stomatologist, or Le Chirurgien Dentiste' As professionalism tried to contribute to the public interest by sharing dental knowledge and technolgies, it had become a model for the dentists. Moreover, the professionalism has been accepted as an important value throughout the manufacture crafts era and the modern capitalist industrial society. Also the principles of liberty, equality, and tolerance founded during enlightenment movement, which is based on empirical positivism and rational reason, has become the legal basis of modern nations. In order to resolve the contradiction or conflict between 'liberty and equality' by 'tolerance for the public benefit', Korean dentists need develop professionalism.

What is gold standard and what is ground truth?

Clinical decision-making is complex and based upon accurate evaluation of clinical findings using di -agnostic tests and reference standard data. Given that many aspects of dental examination are not direct measures, but rely on indirect measures, it is impor-tant for clinicians to understand the basic principles and terms used to assess the accuracy of diagnostic tests and to appropriately evaluate published litera-ture regarding these tests. Luckily, there is a variety of readily available metric systems to assess the quality of diagnostic test studies and to help clinicians better understand evidence-based literature. Dentistry, or shall we say Clinical Dentistry, is be -coming more complex and patients have been better informed. Importantly, health care has also shifted focus to emphasize evidence-based practice (EBP). EBP is considered the gold standard for health profes -sional decision-making. No one can deny that the ac -tivities in the field of evidence-based Dentistry have grown exponentially in the last decade. However, we cannot forget that Pierre Fauchard (1678- 11761) may have been the first to warn the dental field about the concept of evidence, taking into consideration the practices of the time. Fauchard and James Lind (1716-1790) were both concerned about the health of sailors dying of scurvy and, for this reason, con-ceptualized a “clinical trial” involving the use of vi-tamin C to counteract the disease. The former even tested techniques for the removal of caries, dental restoration and implants.The true meaning of evidence-based Dentistry is grounded in a solid understanding and application of clinical epidemiology principles to reduce any confusion that may exist due to academic training. Epidemiology is defined as the “Science of making predictions about individual patients or a group, by recounting clinical events in similar patients in order to ensure that the predictions are correct”. Clinical epidemiology is “a subfield that applies the princi-ples and methods of epidemiology to study the oc-currence and outcomes of disease in people with a given illness”.

An interview with Marissa C. Keesler.

Dr. Marissa Keesler attended dental school at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska and in 1987 received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with high honors. In 1989, she graduated from Marquette University with a Certificate and Master of Science degree in Orthodontics. Dr. Keesler has been an Adjunct Professor in the Marquette Graduate Orthodontic Department since 1990 and has been a guest speaker at several universities and orthodontic groups nationally and internationally. She has contributed to the development of several orthodontic textbooks in topics related to multidisciplinary treatment and the indirect bonding technique. Dr. Keesler is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and many other local and national dental and orthodontic societies such as the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. She also has Diplomate status with the American Board of Orthodontics and is a graduate of the AEO Roth/Williams Center. Dr. Keesler has been in specialty practice since 1989 and has had a full-time private practice in Neenah since 1992. In 2000, she was joined by her husband, Dr. Jeffrey T. Keesler, who has a dual specialty in Prosthodontics and Orthodontics. Dr. Roberto Lima Filho