Dr. Thomas B. Hartzell: An Oral Surgeon & Physician Caught in the Conflagrations of Focal lnfection

• James L. Gutmann ^[1]
  1. [1] Texas A&M University

     Texas A&M University

     Estados Unidos

     
• Localización: Journal of the history of dentistry: Official publication of the American Academy of the History of Dentistry, ISSN 1089-6287, Vol. 66, Nº. 3, 2018, págs. 152-158
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • When the concept of Focal Infection was thrust upon the dental profession by medical profession in the early 1900s, often there was a polarization of philosophies and professionals, which caused a great amount of consternation amongst the dental community. While sorne followed the dictates of the "medicine men': others searched for scientific proof that would satisfy their profound, professional curiosity. One of those individuals who stood out amongst the rest was Dr. Thomas B. Hartzell. This presentation will take a look at his active participation in the burning controversy of Focal Infection.