Elkins Dental - July 2021

5 NEW SPORTS JOIN THE OLYMPIC ROSTER IN TOKYO

Sport Climbing This event combines three different disciplines on an artificial climbing wall: bouldering, lead climbing, and speed climbing. In the bouldering competition, climbers will navigate a fixed route to be completed within a specified time. In lead climbing, climbers aim to reach the high point within a specified time. Finally, in speed climbing, two climbers race against one another. Men and women, 20 per gender, will compete against each other, with the top eight advancing to the final round. Karate This martial art was developed in Japan in 1868, so it’s only appropriate to make its debut during the Tokyo Olympics. On top of that, the competitions will be held in Nippon Budokan, the site of the very first World Karate Championships in 1970. The Games will test two disciplines: kata (forms) and kumite (sparring). The sport will also be separated into men’s and women’s categories with three weight classes for each. Baseball and Softball These aren't new sports to the Olympics, but they were removed from the Games after Beijing in 2008. Baseball is hugely popular in Japan. This year, only six countries will take part in the baseball and softball competitions.

After a year delay, the Tokyo Olympics are once again gearing up for two weeks of action and excitement. Athletes from around the world are descending on Japan to give it their all and, hopefully, walk away with gold. This year, however, the games will be folding five new sports into the mix. Four of these sports have never been part of the Olympics, while one sport hasn’t been part of the games in over a decade. Here’s what to expect: Surfing Both men’s and women’s competitions will be held on Tsurigasaki Beach in Chiba Prefecture. Officials say due to the nature of the competition (being in open water), they’ll be generous with the scheduling. Depending on weather and waves, the preliminary round heats and head-to-head competitions may shift around as necessary. Skateboarding There are two categories: park and street. The street competition takes place on a linear course featuring“real world”elements like stairs and handrails, benches, planter boxes, and curbs. The park competition takes place within a more structured environment with a variety of slopes, curves, and other obstacles that will test skaters.

Fun Dental History From Cheyenne!

1890: Willoughby Miller published a book on microorganisms in the mouth that called for brushing and flossing. 1895: First dental X-ray taken in the United States by C. Edmund Kells in New Orleans. 1917: First dental hygienist license received by Irene Newman. 1937: First dental screw implant placed. 1938: First nylon/synthetic bristle toothbrush. We still use them today! 1945: Sodium fluoride added to city water in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Rates of decay plummet. 1950: First fluoridated toothpaste hit the market. 1960: Lasers developed, produced, and improved for treating soft tissues for periodontal disease. 1990: New restorative materials introduced, beginning an era of cosmetic and prosthetic dentistry. These materials are a better match for natural teeth. We wish all of our patients a happy and safe Fourth of July — and look forward to the dental milestones of the future! –Cheyenne, RDH

1768–1770: Silversmith Paul Revere placed ads in local newspapers advertising his own dental services, especially fillings. 1776: Revere performed America’s first dental identification on the body of a friend after the Battle of Bunker Hill, recognizing his own handiwork in the dead man’s mouth. 1789: Nicholas Dubois de Chemant got France’s first patent for porcelain teeth, still used today along with silver and gold. 1790: Josiah Flagg constructed the first dental chair with adjustable headrest and arm extensions for instruments. 1825: Porcelain teeth were manufactured commercially. 1832: First reclining dental chair invented by James Snell, a luxury for both patient and dentist. 1833–1850: Two brothers from France introduced amalgam fillings. 1846: William Morton gave first open public demonstration of anesthesia for surgery. 1859: American Dental Association formed by meeting of 26 dentists at Niagara Falls. 1866: Lucy Beaman Hobbs, first female dentist, graduated from her program. 1871: First patent received for“electrical dental engine”(a motor in a handpiece).

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