The modern dental chair, as we know it today, evolved over time with contributions from several inventors:
- Josiah Flagg (1765–1836): Often credited with inventing one of the first dental chairs in the early 19th century. Flagg, an American dentist, designed a wooden chair with adjustable features to help position patients for dental work. His design was a significant advancement from the earlier practice of having patients sit in regular chairs or recline on a couch.
- James Snell: Another early contributor to the development of dental chairs. He improved upon Flagg’s design and is known for creating a more refined and comfortable chair for dental procedures in the mid-19th century.
These early innovations laid the groundwork for the development of more sophisticated and ergonomic dental chairs used in contemporary dental practice.
