General Haig's Dental Surgeon from Paris : Sir Auguste Charles Valadier, a Pioneer in Maxillo-Facial Surgery.

摘要

This research paper is an historical update on Sir August Charles Valadier, A French-American dentist credited with developing new techniques and equipment for treating maxillo-facial trauma during the Great War of 1914-1918. The paper explains how Valadier, a citizen of the United States, became the first dentist to serve with the British Expeditionary Force in the opening weeks of World War I. It further postulates that Valadier may very well have been the mysterious dental surgeon from Paris whose timely treatment of a high-ranking British officer eventually led to the decision to incorporate dental officers into the military force structure of Great Britain. Valadier's activities and accomplishments before, during, and after the war are detailed for dental and military historians. (Author)