Pragya Pandey, Jorgelin Rodriguez, James L Gutmann
The evolution of the bitewing radiograph has a varied history, vacillating between who did it first and who popularized its commercial applications. However, its importance in diagnosis and application to multiple areas of dentistry cannot be underestimated, especially as oral care has adopted a minimally invasive approach to tooth retention. The hallowed vaults of history are rich with confirming data and clarifying intent.