Historical Events tagged with "dental school"
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Establishment of Harvard Dental School
The Harvard School of Dental Medicine was founded in Boston, Massachusetts, making it the first dental school aligned with a university in the United States. The initiative arose from a growing recognition of the need for formal education and training in dentistry. This establishment marked a significant advancement in dental education, professionalizing the field and integrating it into the broader medical community. Harvard's approach aimed to elevate the standards of dentistry and ensure that practitioners were well-trained. The school would go on to play a crucial role in the evolution of dental care and education in America.
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