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[Pierre Fauchard's life and his contributions to the professionalization of dentistry]
1School of Medical Humanities, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China.
Abstract:
Pierre Fauchard is frequently cited in textbooks and monographs on the history of dentistry and is widely recognized for his significant role in the development of early modern dental practice. However, existing studies tend to focus on his personal anecdotes or specific technical innovations, and have yet to address the fundamental question on why Fauchard has received such scholarly appraisal from the broader perspective of dental history. Drawing on Fauchard's biography, his seminal work The Surgeon Dentist, or Treatise on the Teeth, and interactions with the scholarly community of his time, this study systematically analyzes his key contributions to dental theory, clinical practice, and the formation of professional dental identity. This research helps fill a gap in Chinese-language scholarship and provides useful insights for the study of dental history and medical humanities education.
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