You might be tempted to think, "once a dentist, always a dentist," but these famous people prove that a career in dentistry could lead, well, pretty much anywhere.

Doc Holliday:
This may seem obvious in hindsight, but nickname of Wyatt Earp's famous companion was actually derived from his profession. John Holliday earned his diploma from the Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery, where he was awarded "best set of teeth in gold," "best in vulcanized rubber" and "best set of artificial teeth and dental ware". Holliday was diagnosed with tuberculosis only a brief period after opening a dental practice in Atlanta, and moved to the Western Frontier seeking a drier climate that his physician suggested might slow the deterioration of his lungs. Holliday continued to practice dentistry sporadically on the frontier.

Thomas Welch:
The namesake of Welch's grape juice, Welch invented a method of pasteurizing fruit juice to keep it from fermenting during storage. His knowledge of chemistry came from both medical and dental school, as Welch practiced as a physician in New York, and then as a dentist in Minnesota. Historians have commented that the inspiration for this line of research stemmed from his membership in the Wesleyan Methodist Church, which expressly required that unfermented wine be used during the sacrament. His discovery revolutionized the fruit juice industry, but two of his children went on to became dentists like their father.

Paul Revere:
Although Paul Revere never actually cried "the British are coming!" (as many of the colonists thought of themselves as British despite their disagreements with the mainland), his part in the founding of the United States cannot be underestimated. When not riding for freedom, Revere practiced dentistry after learning from a local surgeon, and he used his talent as a silversmith to make prosthodontic appliances.

Zane Grey:
Any fan of the Old West recognizes Zane Grey's name. He was the godfather of the western genre, writing some of the finest novels of the Old West. Over 112 movies have been made based on his works, sparking wide public appeal for the setting and laying the groundwork for the careers of Clint Eastwood and John Wayne, among others. What many people don't know is that he was a dentist by day, situating his practice close to publishing houses for convenience while he spent the evenings writing his next pitch.

Sofia Vergara:
This entry is an "almost, but not quite." Sofia Vergara grew up in Colombia, where she described herself as the "class clown" in Catholic school. She never thought that clowning would make her famous on the hit comedy show Modern Family years later, as she married her high school sweetheart and enrolled in dental school. Although she dropped out to pursue a career in entertainment, the knowledge she gained has been essential in maintaining the oral health of her family. "I'm obsessed," she said in an interview. "My son thinks I'm crazy because I make him do a cleaning every three months!"

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