Oral Health Educational Resources: The History of Oral Health

Posted May 2025

By Delta Dental of Arkansas

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Oral Health Educational Resources, History of Oral Health

The History of Oral Health

These women were “firsts” in dentistry, overcoming prejudice, bigotry and racial and gender discrimination to bring smiles to many Americans.

Kissing a donkey was once the recommended remedy for treating a toothache. Poor people often had better teeth than the rich. Vulcanized rubber was used to hold false teeth. The history of dentistry is full of surprising facts and discoveries.

Mint, cinnamon or bubblegum flavor? Toothpaste has come a long way since people concocted some gunk from oxen hoofs or sand. 

More Educational Oral Health Resources

  1. Children’s Books and Magazines
  2. Videos
  3. Teacher Lesson Plans
  4. Grants
  5. Arts and Crafts
  6. Science Experiments
  7. Quizzes and Challenges
  8. Girl Scouts
  9. History of Oral Health
  10. All About the Tooth Fairy
  11. Nutrition and Healthy Eating

Back to Oral Health Educational Resources for Learners of All Ages

Are there additional oral health educational resources you’d like us to add to this series?

Email your requests to marketing@deltadentalar.com.

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