International holidays - International Day of Dentist (International Day of Dentist) congratulate →

International Dentist Day is traditionally celebrated on February 9th This field of medicine is one of the oldest in the world, and today dentistry has become the most high-tech industry, with new materials and treatment methods appearing almost every day At the beginning of the 18th century, a real dental revolution began in France, when Pierre Fauchard, the founder of modern scientific dentistry, began transforming dentistry from the craft of barbers into a science The newest discoveries of that time made it possible to move from widespread tooth extraction to their treatment and restoration Fauchard decided to create a professional fraternity for dentists and unite them under a common symbol Saint Apollonia, revered by dentists around the world for several centuries, became such a symbol Apollonia is the daughter of a noble official from Alexandria, who believes in Christ with all her soul She was subjected to terrible torture, trying to force her to renounce her faith After torture, she was given over to the pagan crowd to be torn to pieces The pagans knocked out her teeth and threatened her with death by fire To avoid further reprisals, she threw herself into the fire Apollonia died on February 9, 249 Since then, there has been a legend that prayers to the martyr relieve toothache In 300 she was canonized, and the day of her veneration was set on February 9 The cult of the martyr Apollonia very quickly became popular in European countries She became not only the protector of those suffering from toothache, but also the patroness of doctors who eliminate and prevent dental disease Therefore, many dental clinics began to be named after the holy martyr Apollonia At the beginning of the third millennium, the dental profession is undergoing major organizational changes and the introduction of new technologies, so there is now a very urgent need for cooperation among dentists around the world National and international associations of dentists have become unifying organizations helping to improve and share experiences Dentist Day helps raise the authority of the profession in society, encourages them to improve their skills and gives doctors the opportunity to compare themselves with other professionals For experienced dentists, this is a reason to look back and evaluate what has been achieved, and for young dentists, it is an excellent incentive to strive for new achievements