National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) Practice Exam

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Who was the first woman to graduate from a recognized dental college?

Lucy B. Hobbs-Taylor
Elizabeth G. Reynolds
Sarah H. Burns
Mary J. Smith

The correct answer is: Lucy B. Hobbs-Taylor

Lucy B. Hobbs-Taylor holds the distinction of being the first woman to graduate from a recognized dental college, achieving this milestone in 1866 from the Ohio College of Dental Surgery. Her groundbreaking accomplishment was significant not only for her own career but also for the broader movement towards the inclusion of women in professional fields at a time when opportunities for women were limited. Hobbs-Taylor's achievement paved the way for future generations of female dentists and exemplifies the fight for gender equality within healthcare professions, inspiring many women to pursue careers in dentistry and other sciences.