Just as Revere’s midnight ride has long outlasted him, the legacy of his early dental work underscores the unique power of the human mouth in preserving the record of humanity.
Paul Revere has earned a place in our history books for more than one reason, although some of his accomplishments are more obscure than others.
UF News published a story about Revere’s dentistry “sidegig” making and affixing artificial teeth and how it led to the first forensic identification of a military service member in what would become the United States of America. You can read the full story here.
