This document provides an overview of the history and evolution of dental implants from ancient times to the modern era. It discusses early attempts at implant dentistry dating back thousands of years, including the use of animal teeth, carved ivory, and other materials as implants. The document then outlines several key periods in the more recent history and development of dental implants, including pioneers who advanced implant techniques and materials in the 18th century through the early 20th century. It focuses on the foundational work done in the late 1930s and 1940s that marked the beginning of modern implant dentistry.