{"id":5611,"date":"2024-09-17T07:34:44","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T11:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ottawa1.one\/?p=5611"},"modified":"2025-01-28T14:13:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T19:13:16","slug":"the-history-of-dentistry-and-the-development-of-ottawa-dental-laboratory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ottawa1.one\/en\/the-history-of-dentistry-and-the-development-of-ottawa-dental-laboratory-5611\/","title":{"rendered":"The History of Dentistry and the Development of Ottawa Dental Laboratory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A healthy, beautiful smile is a dream for many, and Ottawa Dental Laboratory helps make this dream a reality. Learn more about the company\u2019s origins and the history of dentistry in Canada\u2019s capital, brought to you by<a href=\"https:\/\/ottawa1.one\/uk\/\"> Ottawa One<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0ccc6681055\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0ccc6681055\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa1.one\/en\/the-history-of-dentistry-and-the-development-of-ottawa-dental-laboratory-5611\/#Early_History_of_Dentistry_in_Ottawa\" >Early History of Dentistry in Ottawa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa1.one\/en\/the-history-of-dentistry-and-the-development-of-ottawa-dental-laboratory-5611\/#Modern_Filling_Options\" >Modern Filling Options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa1.one\/en\/the-history-of-dentistry-and-the-development-of-ottawa-dental-laboratory-5611\/#Ottawa_Dental_Laboratory\" >Ottawa Dental Laboratory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa1.one\/en\/the-history-of-dentistry-and-the-development-of-ottawa-dental-laboratory-5611\/#Lucien_%E2%80%9CTony%E2%80%9D_Caruso\" >Lucien &#8220;Tony&#8221; Caruso<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa1.one\/en\/the-history-of-dentistry-and-the-development-of-ottawa-dental-laboratory-5611\/#Locations_of_Ottawa_Dental_Laboratory\" >Locations of Ottawa Dental Laboratory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa1.one\/en\/the-history-of-dentistry-and-the-development-of-ottawa-dental-laboratory-5611\/#Interesting_Dental_Facts\" >Interesting Dental Facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa1.one\/en\/the-history-of-dentistry-and-the-development-of-ottawa-dental-laboratory-5611\/#Dentistry_in_Ottawa\" >Dentistry in Ottawa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_History_of_Dentistry_in_Ottawa\"><\/span>Early History of Dentistry in Ottawa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The earliest dental fillings appeared over 10,000 years ago. While ancient oral hygiene practices may surprise modern readers, early methods included chewing tree bark or using frayed wooden sticks to clean teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research reveals that early fillings were made from beeswax. By the 19th century, metals such as silver, tin, and even gold were used to fill cavities. Amalgam fillings, composed of copper, tin, silver, and mercury, later gained popularity but also sparked controversy due to mercury\u2019s potential health risks, including poisoning, cancer, and multiple sclerosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s amalgam fillings, also known as \u201csilver fillings,\u201d still contain mercury but are chemically bonded to other metals, resulting in durable and cost-effective materials capable of withstanding significant chewing forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/01\/ad_4nxd3ixxfaqi_-mtepqqnattvy9_cfy-ueavq6h_dfhkmv33xikg6zcjc7ujqvavrgmnjw85swfv4wh51qbhcvhfg6w2w8fwlpsopyimlbic4zbb53r-05d0o0hbqqewlegxlie_9keyjna4sm9u-dmqeacmlnlldwqy.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_Filling_Options\"><\/span>Modern Filling Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to amalgam fillings, other options are available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Porcelain fillings offer a natural look. These indirect fillings are created in a lab using an impression of the tooth. Patients need to visit the dentist multiple times to complete the process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gold fillings are the most durable and long-lasting but also the most expensive. Like porcelain fillings, they require several appointments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Composite fillings, or \u201cwhite fillings,\u201d are made from acrylic resin and powdered glass. These fillings are matched to the colour of the tooth for a natural appearance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/01\/ad_4nxf11c875ld4gunkniaqccna3s4me4uuztulxb6zp2uitbaggrdord5x6jgxsgabvxowprxzozfyqgrcjpx6uvquuzf-g6oad6h0mvnilutydaiehzzkoncyx0sbv279sszr_b3smqkeyjna4sm9u-dmqeacmlnlldwqy.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ottawa_Dental_Laboratory\"><\/span>Ottawa Dental Laboratory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ottawa Dental Laboratory was established in 1937 by Lucien &#8220;Tony&#8221; Caruso. Initially specializing in partial dentures, the company quickly gained a reputation for excellence and grew into a leader in dental technology across the Midwest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caruso\u2019s philosophy was central to the company\u2019s success: \u201cDo everything as if it were for your own mother.\u201d This approach cemented the company\u2019s reputation and ensured its growth. Today, Ottawa Dental Laboratory is a thriving <a href=\"https:\/\/ottawa1.one\/uk\/eternal\/shkola-verhovoyi-yizdy-ta-pleminna-ferma-centaur-istoriya-simejnogo-biznesu-v-ottavi-3096\">family business<\/a> managed by the third generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/01\/ad_4nxfq-7xmh49gazyjjakyziynsz81bqoje3knkirakeoydkiv2l5z-x_oiuxsh5judhfjfewfkdu3i7i_ratfofbaxux2mvqtyfhjzheb96xfiis7e383pfr8jnnqwawb8ahyvh14cgkeyjna4sm9u-dmqeacmlnlldwqy.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lucien_%E2%80%9CTony%E2%80%9D_Caruso\"><\/span>Lucien &#8220;Tony&#8221; Caruso<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucien &#8220;Tony&#8221; Caruso was born in Ottawa in 1937 and passed away on May 4, 2000, at Pleasant View Luther Home. This small, tight-knit community of seniors emphasized care and compassion, offering Caruso a peaceful and secure environment during his later years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caruso\u2019s funeral was held at Trinity Lutheran Church, officiated by Pastor David Rabben, with burial in Oakwood Memorial Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/01\/ad_4nxcbrglqkj7-u-tlvf9aiy51id0agrshjbqdrgpzxgmzhwvhkez-m1isulm3fdlbv94tyosri-d_dmktmkgwv0ezbbm73drrh4qw_sld_ybgqf84xxr3go_h7bj2uywnc-osoglswkeyjna4sm9u-dmqeacmlnlldwqy.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Locations_of_Ottawa_Dental_Laboratory\"><\/span>Locations of Ottawa Dental Laboratory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now one of the top facilities in the Midwest, Ottawa Dental Laboratory operates across eight locations with a fleet of vehicles and over 100 employees. Despite decades of change, its mission remains the same: delivering beautiful smiles with personalized care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Factors such as an internal training department, superior customer service, and cutting-edge technology contribute to the lab\u2019s ability to deliver top-tier dental prosthetics. This dedication to excellence has helped maintain the company\u2019s reputation and expand its client base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/01\/ad_4nxeufceczdq9tznotkzpql4se_wnwnfrnvw8aonzro1nazn4fdvkvypbdina0oerrwrlqrwvkzmps1levu4ldoyn0iuh5qkipegbt4bv701przivdieoxsdaj86lj9iiioxlc95fkeyjna4sm9u-dmqeacmlnlldwqy.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interesting_Dental_Facts\"><\/span>Interesting Dental Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In 1816, one of Sir Isaac Newton\u2019s teeth was sold in London for $3,633.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The average person produces about 25 quarts of saliva over their lifetime\u2014enough to fill two swimming pools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cotton candy was invented by a dentist. In 1904, Dr. William Morrison and confectioner John C. Wharton introduced it as \u201cfairy floss.\u201d By 1921, another dentist, Dr. Joseph Lascaux, patented a machine for producing it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failing to floss can result in losing up to 30% of a tooth\u2019s surface to decay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contrary to stereotypes, seniors, not children, are the demographic most prone to cavities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People spend approximately five weeks of their lives brushing their teeth, assuming they brush twice daily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women smile an average of 68 times per day, while men smile only 8 times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cavities are the second most common disease after the common cold.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/01\/ad_4nxcrzx1raxrwyu7lj8anpp_i9noiwg6jfrd51wlvt62hwxe35zvqqx5f4py63hkep6cc5-j6vnnamoxod6tl5i_fhcgium5mtd-xeyg10afzc4bu_3equrj5sf3xjepwqk5a7cjwkeyjna4sm9u-dmqeacmlnlldwqy.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dentistry_in_Ottawa\"><\/span>Dentistry in Ottawa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 1895, the Eastern Ontario Dental Association has served dentists in Bytown and the Ottawa Valley. Initially a small group of dentists meeting at the Russell House Hotel, it evolved into the Ottawa Dental Society in 1905. Today, the society boasts over 600 members and supports both dental professionals and the local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ottawa is home to world-class dental clinics and highly trained dentists who continually adopt the latest technology. Ottawa Dental Laboratory exemplifies this excellence, offering preventive care, cleanings, fillings, implants, orthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/01\/ad_4nxedotn7hzmuxtsaxbptaofc9btzu9ncv2uydzstbtxas-_l2rqdmqzsne1wj3pr22qvuy5ol0as4lyjswewjz4j7bn7itrxwrxzgf5s5zs26ns15pnjb2aszb-40lx7_h2kdqqcvgkeyjna4sm9u-dmqeacmlnlldwqy.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ottawadentallab.com\/our-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ottawa Dental Laboratory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ottawalife.com\/article\/ottawa-dental-society-celebrates-125-years-by-giving-back\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ottawa Dental Society\u2019s 125th Anniversary<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ottawadentist.ca\/the-history-of-dental-fillings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The History of Dental Fillings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stlaurentdental.com\/site\/blog\/2022\/01\/05\/dental-facts-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interesting Dental Facts for Kids<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ottawadentallaboratory\/photos_by\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ottawa Dental Laboratory Photos<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A healthy, beautiful smile is a dream for many, and Ottawa Dental Laboratory helps make this dream a reality. Learn more about the company\u2019s origins and the history of dentistry in Canada\u2019s capital, brought to you by Ottawa One. Early History of Dentistry in Ottawa The earliest dental fillings appeared over 10,000 years ago. 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