Dentists famous in other fields

The profession of dentistry has long attracted individuals who were often multi-talented, achieving fame in fields other than dentistry, such as literature, business, sports, and politics. Several have been justly rewarded with worldwide recognition. Many of these outstanding individuals continued to practice their profession while carrying on their avocation, while others decided to devote their entire time to the pursuit of these interests. Nevertheless, many in the dental profession are unaware of their colleagues who have achieved fame in other fields. Only a very few of these outstanding dentists are discussed in this article.