Washington Sheffield

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Washington Sheffield
Born	Washington Wentworth Sheffield April 23, 1827 (1827-04-23) North Stonington, Connecticut
Died	November 4, 1897 (1897-11-05) (aged 70)
Nationality	American
Other names	W.W. Sheffield
Occupation	Dental Surgeon
Known for	Inventor of Toothpaste

Washington Wentworth Sheffield (April 23, 1827 – November 4, 1897) was an American dental surgeon best known for inventing modern toothpaste in the 1870s. With the help of his son Lucius T. Sheffield, he was also the first to sell the paste in collapsible tubes. He was considered^{[by whom?]} one of the most skilled dentists in New England and the United States, making important contributions to the fields of dentistry and dental surgery.

Later in life, he spent most of his time as treasurer and manager of his companies, the Sheffield Dentifrice Company (which later became Sheffield Pharmaceuticals) and the International Tooth Crown Company, in New London, Connecticut.

As of 2023, his original toothpaste recipe continues to be packaged and sold as "Dr. Sheffield's: The Original Toothpaste."^[1]