First Female Dental Doctorate

Date: February 21, 1866 • Location: Washington, United States

Lucy Hobbs Taylor (pictured) became the first woman to receive a doctorate from a dental college.

Lucy Hobbs Taylor was an American dentist, known for being the first woman to graduate from dental school.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in United States's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.