About John Greenwood

John Greenwood was an American fifer and dentist, serving as George Washington's personal dentist. He was responsible for designing Washington's famous dentures, which were not wood but carved from hippopotamus tusk. He invented the first known "dental foot engine" in 1790.

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Occupation: dentist
Born: May 17, 1760
Died: November 16, 1819

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American fifer and dentist 1760-1819

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