When did dentistry start

Dentistry as a formal profession with degree programs has evolved over time. Here's a brief overview of its history:

1. First Dental School: The world's first dental school was the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, founded in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, in 1840. This institution marked the beginning of formal dental education.

2. Degree Programs: Dental education began as apprenticeships or short-term courses. However, as the field advanced, degree programs were established. The Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degrees became the standard for dental education in the United States. These degrees are essentially equivalent and are awarded upon completion of dental school.

3. Expansion Globally: The concept of dental education gradually spread to other countries, leading to the establishment of dental schools and degree programs worldwide.

There are several dental schools in Australia, and they offer dental degrees known as the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). Here are some of the dental schools in Australia:

1. University of Sydney - Sydney Dental School

2. University of Melbourne- Melbourne Dental School

3. University of Queensland - UQ School of Dentistry

4. University of Adelaide - Adelaide Dental School

5. University of Western Australia - UWA Dental School

6. James Cook University - School of Dentistry and Oral Health

7. Griffith University - School of Dentistry and Oral Health

8. La Trobe University - La Trobe Rural Health School (Bendigo campus)

9. Charles Sturt University - School of Dentistry and Health Sciences (Orange campus)

The degrees awarded by these institutions may vary, with some offering the BDS, BDSc and others offering the DMD.