title: [Tiradentes "Teeth-drawer". A dentist and protophysician of Brazil's Independence].
abstract: Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, courageously fought and gave his life for the independence of his country, Brazil. Following his times chronicles, he was also a skilful dentist, and at such a point that for the posterity hi is recalled as "Tiradentes" (Teethdrawer). Here it's described not only part of his life but also the author states renowned odontology figures, who acted at that time and in other places.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bobbio
mesh_terms: D001938:Brazil; D003813:Dentistry; D049671:History, 18th Century; D014857:Warfare
vernacular_title: Tiradentes "sacamuelas". Un dentista y protomédico de la Independencia de Brasil.