Washington Sheffield
American dentist · United States · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1827 to 1897 · aged 70
Washington Wentworth Sheffield was an American dental surgeon best known for inventing modern toothpaste in the 1870s. With the help of his son Lucius T. Sheffield, he was also the first to sell the paste in collapsible tubes.
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He was considered one of the most skilled dentists in New England and the United States, making important contributions to the fields of dentistry and dental surgery.
Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1827 to 1897 · aged 70
