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Eponyms in Dentistry - Oral Surgery
Robert Glickman1, Andrew I Spielman2
1Professor and Chair, Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and Hospital Relations, New York University College of Dentistry.
Journal of the History of Dentistry
|April 2, 2026
Summary
Oral and maxillofacial surgery has evolved significantly since general anesthesia was introduced. This paper recognizes 23 pioneers and 21 eponyms crucial to modern oral surgical practice.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Surgical History
- Medical Innovation
Background:
- The field of oral and maxillofacial surgery experienced rapid advancement after the advent of general anesthesia in 1846.
- Early developments were led by general surgeons in Europe, with subsequent refinement by specialists globally.
- Progress in the field is historically marked by enduring surgical eponyms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight key pioneers in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
- To identify foundational eponyms that remain central to current surgical practice.
- To connect contemporary oral surgery to its historical origins through its innovators.
Main Methods:
- Historical review of oral and maxillofacial surgery development.
- Identification of significant surgical eponyms (procedures, instruments, classifications).
- Research into the 23 pioneers associated with these foundational eponyms.
Main Results:
- Identified 23 influential pioneers in the field.
- Documented 21 foundational eponyms central to oral surgical practice.
- Demonstrated the historical lineage of modern oral surgery.
Conclusions:
- The identified eponyms and pioneers are integral to understanding the evolution of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
- These historical markers continue to shape and inform current surgical techniques and knowledge.
- Recognizing these contributions reinforces the historical context of the specialty.
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