John Hunter and his contribution to surgical dentistry

We explore John Hunter’s enduring impact on surgical dentistry and his meticulous work on The Natural History of the Human Teeth (1771), which introduced foundational classification systems and advanced scientific understanding, leaving a legacy still relevant in modern dentistry.

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Faculty Dental Journal
Published
2025-03-31
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1308/rcsfdj.2025.13
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Dental Education, Practice, Research
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John Hunter and his contribution to surgical dentistry

Georgina Thompson
Faculty Dental Journal
Dental Education, Practice, Research
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John Hunter and his contribution to surgical dentistry

Georgina Thompson
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Abstract

We explore John Hunter’s enduring impact on surgical dentistry and his meticulous work on The Natural History of the Human Teeth (1771), which introduced foundational classification systems and advanced scientific understanding, leaving a legacy still relevant in modern dentistry.

Faculty Dental JournalVol. 16(2)
Openalex Percentile: Top 90%
Dental Education, Practice, Research
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