International holidays - International Dentist Day

Dentistry is a very ancient profession, but even today this high-tech branch of medicine does not stand still. New materials and treatment methods appear almost every day. Dentistry is one of the oldest medical specialties. Oral hygiene has always been a source of trouble for people and a subject of great interest to doctors throughout human history. The first dentist in human history lived and practiced in Egypt around 2600 BC. Modern dentistry emerged in the late 17th century, although the lack of anesthesia and sophisticated equipment forced a person to go through painful agony of treatment. Today, dentists are an important part of the healthcare system of any country. In addition to caring for people with dental problems, dentists perform surgeries to correct misaligned teeth and other problems affecting the jaws and mouth. March 6 is traditionally celebrated as International Dentist Day and is becoming increasingly popular around the globe. This date was adopted due to the fact that on this day in 1790 the first burr was created by an American dentist. This landmark international event in the dental community's calendar provides an opportunity to raise awareness. The global initiative hopes to contribute to increasing the number of people free of health problems. This is very important since 90% of the world's population suffers from oral disease during their lifetime. In addition, International Dentist Day promotes dental and hygiene prevention measures to help reduce the global burden of disease. If you haven't seen your dentist in a while, use this day to make an appointment. Thank your dentist for his care and skill by sending him a thank-you note or a small gift. On this day, people try to have fun by laughing and smiling!