William Thomas Green Morton (W.T.G MORTON)

William Thomas Green Morton (1819-1868)

• Profession: American dentist

• Education:

  • Studied at Baltimore College of Dental Surgery but did not complete the degree.
  • Later attended Harvard Medical School, though he did not formally graduate.

• Notable Contribution:

  • On October 16, 1846, Morton successfully demonstrated the use of ether (diethyl ether) as an anesthetic at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. This event is notably referred to as “Ether Day.”

• Legacy:

  • William T.G. Morton is often credited as one of the pioneers of anesthesia.
  • October 16, 1846, is celebrated as World Anesthesia Day in recognition of his contributions to medicine.