William Thomas Green Morton

William Thomas Green Morton was an American dentist best known for pioneering the first successful use of anesthesia in surgery. In 1846, he demonstrated that inhaling a substance called ether could temporarily numb pain, allowing for painless surgery. This breakthrough revolutionized medicine by making surgeries safer and more comfortable for patients. Morton’s work helped establish anesthesia as a standard part of medical procedures, greatly reducing the trauma and fear associated with surgery. His contributions are considered a milestone in medical history, fundamentally changing how surgeries are performed.