Middle Ages (5th To 5th century) Flashcards
Dental care was rudimentary and often based on ____. Treatments included tooth extraction with basic tools and herbal remedies. Beliefs often attributed dental issues to ____ or _____
superstition, supernatural causes or divine punishment.
In the Middle Ages, _____ often performed dental procedures alongside their main duties. They extracted teeth, treated toothaches, and performed basic dental surgeries. This practice continued until dentistry evolved into a ____.
barbers, separate profession
_____ in the Middle Ages contributed valuable insights to dentistry through their medical writings. They advanced techniques for dental surgery and emphasized oral hygiene, leaving a lasting impact on dental practices in both Islamic and European societies.
Islamic scholars
formed, marking dentistry’s professionalization. They set standards for education and practice, shaping modern dental professions.
Dental guilds
The _____ were characterized by significant suffering for those with toothaches, with tooth extraction being the prevalent treatment.
Middle Ages (5th-15th century AD)
Between 1130 and 1163, a ____ restricted monks from performing surgery, leading _____ to take over surgical procedures, including bloodletting, abscess lancing, and tooth extraction.
papal proclamation, barbers
The creation of the ____ in 1210 allowed specialization, with educated barbers performing sophisticated procedures while others focused on routine services like ____, ____, and ____
Guild of Barbers, cutting, shaving, and tooth pulling.
The Middle Ages were a time of ______, but scholars and physicians worked diligently to formulate guidelines for proper dental care.
superstition
_____ recorded 10 precepts for preventative dental care wherein _____ of those were right on the mark.
Giovanni de Arcoli, 5
- Everything must be avoided which may produce vomiting as ____ erode tooth enamel over time.
- Sweet and viscous food must not be partaken of as they can get deep into crevices in ______
- _____ must not be broken with teeth as
they are delicate and can chip or break if misused.
stomach acids, teeth- feeding bacteria, Hard things
- The teeth must be cleaned at _______ which is a staple of hygiene today.
- The teeth must be rubbed with _____ before bed or before breakfast which is tantamount to the principle of brushing our teeth
once after every meal , suitable
dentifrices
In the Middle Ages, the responsibility for dental care shifted to ______ as medical professions progressed.
Barbers
in addition to hair trimming, undertook various medical tasks, including bloodletting to treat diseases and surgeries.
Barbers
occasionally taught theories in dentistry in exchange for political support.
Academic physicians
In 1530, Germany saw the publication of the first dedicated dental booklet, titled
“The Little Medicinal Book for All Kinds of Diseases and Infirmities of the Teeth.”
recognized as the Father of Surgery, contributed significantly to dentistry in 1575 with his work on the subject, part of his “Complete Works” published in France.
Ambrose Pare
_____ and their medical treatises have wielded profound influence in shaping the landscape of both medicine and dentistry throughout history.
Islamic scholar
greatly influenced medicine and dentistry. They made significant contributions to healthcare, anatomy, surgery, pharmacology, and dental medicine. Their meticulous observations and documentation advanced medical knowledge.
Ibn Sina, Ibn al-Nafis, and Al-Zahrawi
They preserved and expanded upon ancient medical knowledge from civilizations like Greece and Rome. Their innovative techniques and treatments continue to influence modern medical and dental practices globally.
Ibn Sina, Ibn al-Nafis, and Al-Zahrawi
developed in Anatolia, influenced by Islamic scholars.
Ottoman-Turkish medicine and dentistry
saw the zenith of Islamic medicine, integrating Turkish-Islamic and ancient Greek knowledge.
Ottoman Empire in Anatolia
From the 13th to the 15th centuries, Ottoman dentistry focused on ____ and ____
dental diseases and periodontology.
Turkish physician writers in the 14th and 15th centuries addressed
child dentistry
was depicted in art and literature from the 15th to the 19th centuries, showcasing practices like tooth extraction.
Dental Medicine
delves into the role of the dental nerve in pain generation and addresses periodontal inflammation and infections mimicking dental pain.
Hedayat Akwhayani
He advocates for _____ like vinegar and explores other herbal and nonorganic remedies for their potential anti-inflammatory properties.
Hedayat Akwhayani , Natural antiseptics