Fun facts about dentistry? Yes! We hope these will give you a laugh, surprise you, or brighten up your day. Share with your staff and use them as an icebreaker with new patients.
- The Tooth Fairy tradition of giving money to children between the ages of 5 and 12 has changed since the 1950s. Back then, kids received 25 cents for each lost tooth. In 1988, this amount increased to a dollar. Today, kids get an average of $2 per tooth!
- Who was the first dentist in the world? His name was Hesi-Re and he lived in Egypt over 5,000 years ago. His tomb can be seen today with the inscription, "The greatest of those who deal with teeth, and of physicians."
- What were the first toothbrushes like? They were made from ...