Grammar: The meaning of "in doing so" in this sentence?

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

In 1839, Horace Hayden established the first dental school, and in doing so created the basis for uniform dental care.
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The meaning of "in doing so" in this sentence refers establishment of first dental school. for example ( jack was playing with knife and in doing so he injured his finger
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