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Dental Collection (#3)

"Dental: Exploring the Fascinating World of Teeth and Dentistry" Step into the realm knowledge as we unravel the secrets hidden within our jaws

Background imageDental Collection: The friendly policeman gets all the stories... Standing on duty outside a school

The friendly policeman gets all the stories... Standing on duty outside a school
The friendly policeman gets all the stories.... Standing on duty outside a school the friendly policeman is told in no uncertain terms by Janet Sullivan how she has just had a tooth out

Background imageDental Collection: Four year old Keith Mackevitt (right) has his mouth checked by his friend Michael King

Four year old Keith Mackevitt (right) has his mouth checked by his friend Michael King. Keith had lost all his front teeth a while ago when he fell off a chair at home. 11th May 1955

Background imageDental Collection: Pensioner with a new tooth. 77 year old man (George Berry) shows off his new tooth

Pensioner with a new tooth. 77 year old man (George Berry) shows off his new tooth. July 1958 A702-002

Background imageDental Collection: False teeth factory in Dundee: The factory makes and bakes in their kiln (oven

False teeth factory in Dundee: The factory makes and bakes in their kiln (oven) false teeth for all U.K. N.H.S. dentists. 1963 A804-007

Background imageDental Collection: The East End teeth cleaning parade. July 1941

The East End teeth cleaning parade. July 1941

Background imageDental Collection: Jockey Gordon Holmes attending to teeth of a horse. September 1974 P007117

Jockey Gordon Holmes attending to teeth of a horse. September 1974 P007117

Background imageDental Collection: Toothbrush

Toothbrush

Background imageDental Collection: Dentistry Emblem Date: 1950

Dentistry Emblem Date: 1950

Background imageDental Collection: Gibbs Happy Families - Miss Tooth

Gibbs Happy Families - Miss Tooth the Dentists daughter. Date: 20th century

Background imageDental Collection: Gibbs Happy Families - Mr Tooth

Gibbs Happy Families - Mr Tooth the Dentist. Date: 20th century

Background imageDental Collection: Interior of a mobile French dental laboratory 1916

Interior of a mobile French dental laboratory 1916
The modern interior of a French army dental surgery. The drill can be seen along with the other surgical equipment used in oral hygiene. Date: 1916

Background imageDental Collection: GIRL BRUSHES TEETH

GIRL BRUSHES TEETH
Few girls are at their best while brushing their teeth, but this young lady is doing very well... Date: circa 1910 ?

Background imageDental Collection: Advert for Rowlands Macassar Oil 1890

Advert for Rowlands Macassar Oil 1890
Rowlands Macassar Oil: - Preserves and strengthens the hair, and is by far the brilliantine for the beard and moustaches; also golden colour

Background imageDental Collection: Broken tooth, illustration

Broken tooth, illustration
3d illustration of a broken white tooth

Background imageDental Collection: Human teeth, illustration

Human teeth, illustration

Background imageDental Collection: Dentures With Missing Tooth

Dentures With Missing Tooth
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Background imageDental Collection: Lady bursts through Hoods Latest Newspaper full of health

Lady bursts through Hoods Latest Newspaper full of health
Lady bursts through Hoods Latest Newspaper, full of health and vitality! Hoods Saponaceaous Tooth Powder apparently cleanses the teeth, sweetens the breath, and hardens the gums. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageDental Collection: Kolynos toothpaste advertisement by David Wright

Kolynos toothpaste advertisement by David Wright
Advertisement for Kolynos dental cream, featuring a pin-up girl by David Wright. Date: c.1948

Background imageDental Collection: Advertisement for Pebeco toothpaste

Advertisement for Pebeco toothpaste, recommended by doctors and dentists. Free sample from P Beiersdorf & Co, Idol Lane, London. Date: 1914

Background imageDental Collection: Human teeth structure with labels

Human teeth structure with labels

Background imageDental Collection: Toothbrush with toothpaste in front of a toothbrush tumbler with mouthwash

Toothbrush with toothpaste in front of a toothbrush tumbler with mouthwash

Background imageDental Collection: Four-year-old blond boy brushing his teeth

Four-year-old blond boy brushing his teeth

Background imageDental Collection: 1960s dentist chair

1960s dentist chair. Like modern dentist chairs, this one was designed to swivel and tilt to allow the dentist to examine the patients teeth

Background imageDental Collection: Dental plaque and tartar

Dental plaque and tartar. Clinical view of a the teeth in a patients lower jaw, with the incisors coated in bacterial plaque and tartar (brown)

Background imageDental Collection: A patient is tied to a chair while a dentist extracts a tooth

A patient is tied to a chair while a dentist extracts a tooth. After a 17th century engraving by Aert van Waes

Background imageDental Collection: Dental Products, Claudius Ash, Sons & Co Ltd

Dental Products, Claudius Ash, Sons & Co Ltd - CAS Alloy, rapid setting, and Ashs Imperial Amalgam. 1921

Background imageDental Collection: History of medicine. Dentist. Middle Ages. Satire. Engraving

History of medicine. Dentist. Middle Ages. Satire. Engraving
History of medicine. Dentist (barbers or general physicians). Middle Ages. Satire. Engraving of a collection of comic work. 12th century. Colored

Background imageDental Collection: Testing teeth, illustration by William Heath Robinson

Testing teeth, illustration by William Heath Robinson
Testing artificial teeth in a modern tooth works, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C. Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library Date: 1947

Background imageDental Collection: War mask pongdudu, made by Boa people (Congo). Used

War mask pongdudu, made by Boa people (Congo). Used to engender fear in the enemy and served during war and dances. African art. Decorative Arts. BELGIUM. FLANDERS. BRABANT. Tervuren

Background imageDental Collection: Training female dentists at the National Dental Hospital, WW1

Training female dentists at the National Dental Hospital, WW1
Women at the National Dental Hospital and college in Great Portland Street being taught in the conservation room how to stop and fill decayed teeth

Background imageDental Collection: Advert for Kolynos toothpaste 1942

Advert for Kolynos toothpaste 1942
Spotlight on service. Never before have the women of england playedso prominent a part in serving their country. The W.A.A.F

Background imageDental Collection: Human mouth open, showing teeth, gums and tongue

Human mouth open, showing teeth, gums and tongue
Medical illustration of human mouth open, showing teeth, gums and tongue

Background imageDental Collection: Toothbrush with toothpaste

Toothbrush with toothpaste

Background imageDental Collection: Djibouti, East Africa - A Young girl cleans her teeth

Djibouti, East Africa - A Young girl cleans her teeth
Djibouti, East Africa (then French Somaliland) - A Young girl cleans (the exact translation is " rubs" ) her teeth. Date: 1905

Background imageDental Collection: Dental filling polymerisation, artwork C014 / 2025

Dental filling polymerisation, artwork C014 / 2025
Dental filling polymerisation. Artwork of a cross-section of a human tooth, with a filling (white) being set using an ultraviolet light lamp tool

Background imageDental Collection: Childs molars and tongue

Childs molars and tongue. View of a 12-year-old girls lower teeth and tongue. The molars are in their pre-wisdom teeth eruption configuration

Background imageDental Collection: Dentistry caricature, 18th century

Dentistry caricature, 18th century
Dentistry caricature. 18th-century artwork of a dentist (left) holding a string attached to a patients tooth, while brandishing a hot coal held in a pair of tongs

Background imageDental Collection: Dental anatomy

Dental anatomy. Historical anatomical artwork of healthy and diseased human teeth and jaws. The teeth and jaws are seen from several different directions

Background imageDental Collection: Sperm whale teeth

Sperm whale teeth. Lower jaw and teeth of a dead sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus). A sperm whales teeth, also known as whale ivory, only develop in its lower jaw

Background imageDental Collection: Koh-I-Noor Advertisement

Koh-I-Noor Advertisement
Advertisement for Koh-I-Noor toothbrushes, which encourages customers to scratch the date onto their newly-bought toothbrush to prove that Koh-I-Noor has " a longer effective life than any

Background imageDental Collection: The Dentist

The Dentist -- everyone watches as he treats an unfortunate patient. 1821

Background imageDental Collection: Dentists surgery, Claudius Ash, Sons & Co Ltd

Dentists surgery, Claudius Ash, Sons & Co Ltd. 1921

Background imageDental Collection: Dentists cabinet, Claudius Ash, Sons & Co Ltd

Dentists cabinet, Claudius Ash, Sons & Co Ltd. 1921

Background imageDental Collection: Dental moulding room, Claudius Ash, Sons & Co Ltd

Dental moulding room, Claudius Ash, Sons & Co Ltd, Kentish Town, NW London. 1921

Background imageDental Collection: Dental Instruments, Claudius Ash, Sons & Co Ltd

Dental Instruments, Claudius Ash, Sons & Co Ltd. 1921

Background imageDental Collection: Advert for Floriline liquid for teeth and breath 1897

Advert for Floriline liquid for teeth and breath 1897
Is the best Liquid Dentifrice in the World. Prevents the decay of the teeth. Renders the teeth pearly white. Is perfectly harmless and delicious to the taste. Date: 1897

Background imageDental Collection: Dentist at work in a German trench

Dentist at work in a German trench
Dentist working on a soldiers tooth while he is in the trench. Date: 1915

Background imageDental Collection: Soho, London - 26-40 Broadwick Street W1

Soho, London - 26-40 Broadwick Street W1 - sign for the registered office of The Amalgamated Dental Company Limited. 1973




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"Dental: Exploring the Fascinating World of Teeth and Dentistry" Step into the realm knowledge as we unravel the secrets hidden within our jaws. From ancient anatomical studies to modern diagnostic techniques, join us on a captivating journey through time. Leonardo da Vinci's "Skull Anatomy" serves as a testament to his meticulous observations, revealing intricate details that continue to shape our understanding structures. The panoramic dental X-ray, a marvel in modern dentistry, allows us to peer beneath the surface and gain comprehensive insights into oral health. It unveils hidden mysteries while guiding professionals towards effective treatment plans. Travel back in time with a Victorian scrap depicting an era when tooth extraction was not for the faint-hearted. Witness the determination of dentists pulling teeth amidst grimaces and clenched fists – a stark reminder of how far dentistry has progressed. In H. M. Bateman's cartoon "Cause & Effect, " we find humor intertwined with truth. The comical portrayal sheds light on both patient anxieties and dentist expertise, showcasing their unique relationship built upon trust and skill. False teeth have long been an essential part of restoring smiles lost due to various circumstances. These remarkable prosthetics bring confidence back into people's lives by replicating natural teeth seamlessly. Zooming closer, let's explore the molar tooth - one of nature's masterpieces designed for chewing efficiency. Its complex structure is revealed through polarized LM imagery displaying decay patterns that highlight the importance of regular check-ups and proper oral hygiene practices. Sir John Lavery's painting "The Dentist" captures moments frozen in time; it reflects both apprehension and relief experienced during dental visits throughout history. A timeless piece reminding us that even art acknowledges dentistry’s significance in society. Witness innovation on wheels with a mobile dental surgery belonging to the French army – bringing oral care directly where it is needed most, ensuring access for all regardless of location or circumstance.