Jean-Joseph Dubois-Foucou (1747-1830), Napoleon’s Personal Dentist
Journal Title: Journal of Dental Problems and Solutions - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Jean-Joseph Dubois-Foucou was born in Toulon on February 19, 1748. He studied surgery in the hospital of the same town and in the “Hôpital de la Charité”, the current University of Medicine. He graduated from surgery and was entitled master surgeon in 1766. On July 22, 1771, he officially became the member of the Royal Academy of Surgery in Paris. From this day, he practiced as a dental surgeon.
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