The birth and growth of dentistry in Seychelles

ABSTRACT

The first reported practice of Dentistry by an unqualified operator is that of a Mr Cocotte in South Mahe. He used to go from door to door enquiring if there any children needing extractions. Armed with a pair of forceps and a towel on which to wipe them; he charged five cents a tooth. Tradionally; local treatment for toothhache made use of the coconut and the cinnamon trees