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, Who is known as the Father of Dental Hygiene? Dr. Alfred Fones.
When did Dr. Alfred Fones coin the term 'Dental 1913.
Hygienist'?
Who was the first dental hygienist? Irene Newman.
How long did Fones educate Irene Newman before she One year.
treated patients?
What was Fones' vision for dental hygienists? To work collaboratively with other health professionals and provide preventive care
to the public.
What population did Fones especially want to reach? Children through mass pediatric prevention.
Where was the first dental hygiene school? Bridgeport, Connecticut.
What was the first dental hygiene school called? Fones School of Dental Hygiene.
When was the Connecticut Dental Hygienists' Association June 5, 1914.
formed?
Who was the first president of the Connecticut Dental Irene Newman.
Hygienists' Association?
When was the national dental hygiene association 1923.
formed?
Where was the national dental hygiene association Cleveland, Ohio.
formed?