The history of this profession begins in our country in 1837, but to reach this anniversary we must move forward in time.
Each October 3 is celebrated in Argentina on Dentist’s Day. It was in 1837 when Pedro Balloy, the first dentist qualified in our territory, arrived in the country, who studied at the Paris academy. On the other hand, the first recipient of this profession in Argentina, years later, was Tomás Coquet.
On the other hand, on October 3, 1917, the Latin American Dental Federation (FOLA) in Santiago de Chile, when some professionals met to discuss key aspects regarding people’s oral health. This date is very important for the anniversary.
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Why Dentist’s Day is celebrated every October 3 in Argentina
Almost 10 years later, in 1925, the second FOLA congress was held in the City of Buenos Aires. The Argentine delegate, Raúl Loustalán, was the one who proposed that October 3 be the official date to celebrate Dentistry Day throughout Latin America. Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Paraguay, Dominican Republic, Uruguay and Venezuela are the countries that have this date dedicated to dentistry.
And it is important to know that the vast majority of oral health disorders can be perfectly prevented. That is why it is necessary to brush your teeth between 2 and 3 times a day, floss, do not abuse sweets and foods rich in sugar, avoid excess tobacco and alcoholic beverages and know that the use of swishes, although good, It does not replace brushing.
Source: Ambito
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