Abstract
Paul Revere is remembered today for his many contributions to the independence efforts of the American colonies. It is also well-known that he was a skilled goldsmith and silversmith. Revere put these skills to use in providing dental care to the people of Boston. Revere had acquired his dental knowledge from John Baker- a dentist who emigrated from Europe to America in 1760 and is considered to be the first dentist to practice in North America. In his dental practice, Revere cleaned teeth and replaced missing teeth by wiring in replacement teeth usually utilizing various metals and animal bone.
Recommended Citation
(2025)
"Paul Revere-Founding Father and America’s First Forensic Dentist,"
Bulletin of the Ninth District Dental Association: Vol. 110:
No.
2, Article 4.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/ninthdistrictnybulletin/vol110/iss2/4