1936: Dental Division of the State Health
Department activated, a program of
prevention and education
Past
1951: The Texas State Legislature passes
a bill to legalize the practice of
Dental Hygiene
1955: Composite fillings invented by
Dr. Michael Buonocore
A LOOK BACK
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1957: High-speed air-driven handpiece,
the Airotor, introduced by John Borden
1958: Fully reclining dental chair introduced
1959: The Broxo Electric toothbrush introduced
in the U.S. by E.R. Squibb & Sons
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1959: The Texas State Legislature passes a
bill defining a dental technician and a
dental laboratory. This bill also required
licensed dentists to write a prescription
noting case requirements.