Dentistry Collection (#2)

Dental or Mental? by William Heath Robinson
A suggested method of tooth-extraction with a primitive contraption. Date: 1924

The Dentist, 1652 (oil on panel)
MAN276869 The Dentist, 1652 (oil on panel) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 32.7x46.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Horace Wells proceed with the extraction of a tooth in front of his students in 1844 (engraving)
2757519 Horace Wells proceed with the extraction of a tooth in front of his students in 1844 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Medecine. Anesthesie. Coll. Part. Medicine)

Detail of The Dentist Bellavita (oil on canvas)
490055 Detail of The Dentist Bellavita (oil on canvas) by Garemyn, Jan-Anton (1712-99); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: See also 490054.); © Art in Flanders

The Dentist Bellavita (oil on canvas)
490054 The Dentist Bellavita (oil on canvas) by Garemyn, Jan-Anton (1712-99); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Don't Move!, caricature of a man at the dentist (colour litho)
CHT235306 Don't Move!, caricature of a man at the dentist (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Page 170. A curious antique map of Dublin for the year 1610 copy of map published by John Speed;antient Irish
5670068 Page 170. A curious antique map of Dublin for the year 1610 copy of map published by John Speed; antient Irish instrument for drawing teeth, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby

The Tooth Puller (plate 15), 1843. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
The Tooth Puller (plate 15), 1843

Saints Apollonia, Barbara, and Agatha, 1490 / 1500. Creator: Master Alejo
Saints Apollonia, Barbara, and Agatha, 1490/1500

Turn Key Tooth Extractor, c. 1938. Creator: Regina Henderer
Turn Key Tooth Extractor, c. 1938

Modern dentistry apparatus (litho)
6013614 Modern dentistry apparatus (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern dentistry apparatus)

Two patients being examined, Dentists room, Seton Hospital, Spuyten Duyvil, Bronx
1078932 Two patients being examined, Dentists room, Seton Hospital, Spuyten Duyvil, Bronx, October 30, 1914 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Toothache in the Middle Ages. By H. S. Marks (engraving)
663743 Toothache in the Middle Ages. By H. S. Marks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toothache in the Middle Ages. By H. S. Marks)

Helen Mayo, well-known female dentist. Date: 1929

For Faith and Freedom, by Walter Besant (engraving)
1595897 For Faith and Freedom, by Walter Besant (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: For Faith and Freedom, by Walter Besant)

The False Teeth Workshop, c. 1880 (oil on canvas)
CHT235373 The False Teeth Workshop, c.1880 (oil on canvas) by Durif-Bedel, C. (fl.c.1880); Musee Dentaire, Lyon, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

A Perfect Technician (colour litho)
CHT235302 A Perfect Technician (colour litho) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Ordre National des Pharmaciens, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

The Steel Balm, engraved by Francois Seraphin Delpech (1778-1825) c. 1826 (colour litho)
CHT235304 The Steel Balm, engraved by Francois Seraphin Delpech (1778-1825) c.1826 (colour litho) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

A Village Scene with a Dentist Pulling Teeth and Peasants Fighting Outside a Tavern, c
LST204179 A Village Scene with a Dentist Pulling Teeth and Peasants Fighting Outside a Tavern, c.1630-40 (oil on canvas) by Bloot, Peter de (c.1601/2-58) (attr)

A Quack Dentist extracting a Tooth, while a Group of Onlookers watch nearby
CH401905 A Quack Dentist extracting a Tooth, while a Group of Onlookers watch nearby (oil on canvas) by Honthorst, Gerrit van (1590-1656) (after)

Dental clinic in Paris, 1892
Dental clinic in Paris, France, 1892. Date: 1892

Cartoon, John Bull with William Gladstone as dentist
Cartoon, John Bull with William Gladstone as a dentist who has just extracted an eleven million pound tooth - And this is what you call painless dentistry, is it, William? 1885

Patient Having Dental Work, 1917 (silver print)
3036314 Patient Having Dental Work, 1917 (silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); (add.info.: Vintage photograph of a patient in a dentistAs chair having dental work by Lewis Wickes Hine)

At the Dentist, 1625-38 (oil on panel)
3956034 At the Dentist, 1625-38 (oil on panel) by Brouwer, Adriaen (1605/6-38); 23.9 x 31.2 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; Flemish, out of copyright

Advert, Mr Goodman, Surgeon Dentist, dentures
Advert for Mr Goodman, Surgeon Dentist, A Complete Set of Dentures for One Guinea, Bold Street, Liverpool. 1885

Bottle depicting a dentist (ceramic)
XIR212992 Bottle depicting a dentist (ceramic) by French School, (18th century); Musee du Ranquet, Clermont-Ferrand, France; French, out of copyright

Look at my Servant, Sirs... with my False Teeth he can Break Iron
CHT235300 Look at my Servant, Sirs..... with my False Teeth he can Break Iron! (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Advertisement for Alba-Dentina toothpaste, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT235197 Advertisement for Alba-Dentina toothpaste, c.1900 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Anatomical wallchart of the teeth (colour litho)
CHT225244 Anatomical wallchart of the teeth (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Hopital de la Salpetriere, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Scene from Don Quixote: Sancho Panza Counts Don Quixotes Teeth, 1735 (oil on panel)
HEH416417 Scene from Don Quixote: Sancho Panza Counts Don Quixotes Teeth, 1735 (oil on panel) by Vanderbank, John (1694-1739); 40.5x29.5 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Child fascinated by rubber used to fix false teeth
2602578 Child fascinated by rubber used to fix false teeth by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Child fascinated by the black colour of the rubber used to fix false teeth)

Use of anaesthetics in dentistry, Paris, France 1885
Use of anaesthetics in dentistry, Dental School, Odontotechnical Institute, Paris, France. Date: 1885

A Regular Turk (engraving)
2777066 A Regular Turk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Regular Turk. Illustration for Punch, 8 May 1880.); Look and Learn / George Collection

The Dentist (engraving)
3626412 The Dentist (engraving) by Leyden, Lucas van (c.1494-1533) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dentist. Illustration from The Early Italian)

Mr Fox, surgeon dentist, trade card (engraving)
733769 Mr Fox, surgeon dentist, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Fox, surgeon dentist, trade card)

Easing the Tooth-ach, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1796 (coloured engraving)
NCO253719 Easing the Tooth-ach, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1796 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English

St. Apollonia (colour engraving)
CHT225115 St. Apollonia (colour engraving) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642) (after); Ordre National des Pharmaciens, Paris, France; (add.info)

Dr. Pean Operating, 1891-92 (oil on laminate cardboard)
CLK339865 Dr. Pean Operating, 1891-92 (oil on laminate cardboard) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 73.9x49.9 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

The teeth of adults and children (colour litho)
6032033 The teeth of adults and children (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tooth extractor (iron & bone)
BAL3025 Tooth extractor (iron & bone) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Tooth-Puller, 1651 (oil on canvas)
5863949 The Tooth-Puller, 1651 (oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 32.5x26 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

anatomical view of a tooth, the source of toothache is shown as a demon of hell
5892858 anatomical view of a tooth, the source of toothache is shown as a demon of hell (watercolour and gold powder on paper) by Turkish School

Old-Fashioned Dentist Equipment, 1923 (engraving)
2629964 Old-Fashioned Dentist Equipment, 1923 (engraving) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Equipment including a drill, x-ray)

Tooth decay (engraving)
3646413 Tooth decay (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tooth decay. Woodcut from a series depicting physical infirmities)

Trade card, Mr Fox (engraving)
733850 Trade card, Mr Fox (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card, Mr Fox, Surgeon Dentist, 22 New Bridge Street, Blackfriars (from Lombard Street)

Scythian vase from Kul -Oba Kurgan, Crimea, depicting a dentist at work
CHT225116 Scythian vase from Kul -Oba Kurgan, Crimea, depicting a dentist at work, 4th century BC (gold or electrum) by Greek School, (4th century BC); State Hermitage Museum, St

A Dentist Pulling a Tooth, 1857 (colour litho)
CHT235305 A Dentist Pulling a Tooth, 1857 (colour litho) by Russian School (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Russian, out of copyright

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"Dentistry: A Window into the World of Oral Health" Step into the whimsical world of dentistry, where imagination and innovation collide. Bound to Draw by William Heath Robinson, this captivating art piece showcases the intricate machinery behind dental procedures, reminding us that even in complexity lies beauty. A panoramic dental X-ray reveals a hidden universe within our mouths – a mesmerizing landscape of teeth, both adult and childlike. It reminds us that oral health knows no age boundaries; it is an essential aspect of overall well-being. In H. M. Bateman's cartoon "Cause & Effect, " we witness the comical side as a patient's reaction mirrors their dentist's actions. Laughter fills the room as we realize that humor can be found even in seemingly daunting situations. False teeth, meticulously crafted to restore smiles lost along life's journey, offer hope and confidence to those who wear them, and are not just replacements but symbols of resilience and second chances. Witnessing a tooth being filled evokes awe at modern dentistry's ability to repair what was once broken or decayed. The Italian dentist in Naples exemplifies how oral care transcends borders, bringing smiles worldwide. Peering through a dentist's window adorned with countless teeth molds in Zhongdian captures history frozen in time – each mold representing someone whose smile has been transformed by skilled hands. Toy teeth remind us that learning about oral hygiene starts from childhood – instilling habits for lifelong dental health while making education playful and engaging for young minds. Polarised LM image showcasing tooth decay serves as a stark reminder that neglecting oral health can have consequences beyond aesthetics - emphasizing prevention as key to maintaining healthy smiles. The Dentist Chair by Claudius Ash Sons & Co Ltd stands tall as an emblematic symbol of comfort amidst anxiety-filled visits - offering reassurance during routine check-ups or complex treatments alike.