Simon Hullihen
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Simon Hullihen MD, DDS (1810-12-10–?) was a dental surgeon born in western Pennsylvania. He completed his medical degree first and then he was inspired to develop a career in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He helped to develop many modern techniques of maxillofacial surgery and contributed to the establishment of oral and maxillofacial surgery as a surgical specialty in the United States.
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