1960s: Development of computerized
tomography (CT)
1970s: Four-handed dentistry becomes
common
1980s: Swedish physician Per-Ingvar Brånemark
introduced techniques for dental implants
1989: Home bleaching system introduced
1990s: First ‘invisible’ aligner braces invented by
two Stanford grads, Zia Chishti and Kelsey Wirth
1998: The ability to acquire CBCT data enters
the dental field
2000s: Increased focus on link between oral
health and overall health
Increased knowledge base & computer
assisted technology approach for
diagnosis and treatment
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Community-based health promotion
for oral health care
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