Dentistry Collection (#8)

Dental themed china fairing, 19th century C017 / 8368
French fairing (small china ornament) showing a seated male patient having a tooth extracted in a forceful manner by a practitioner and his assistant (holding the patients head from behind)

Dental hygiene set, circa 1820 C017 / 8367
Boxed dental hygiene set with four steel tools and a detachable ivory handle. This set is English and dates from around 1820

Six tongue scrapers, 19th century C017 / 8369
Six tongue scrapers in ivory, tortoiseshell and silver. These were handcrafted personal hygiene instruments, specially designed for the removal of debris which build up on the tongue

Two dental mirrors, circa 1870 C017 / 8366
Two concave mirrors for dental hygiene, one is made from ivory and the other from wood. The nineteenth century was a period of rapid progression in the field of dentistry and dental hygiene

Two pelican tooth extractors, circa 1750 C017 / 8364
Two pelican tooth extractors, one is in boxwood (left) and the other in ebony (right). Pelican extractors were an early type of dental forceps

Pelican tooth extractor, circa 1750 C017 / 8363
Pelican tooth extractor, made of steel. These were an early type of dental forceps, so named due to their claw which was thought to resemble a pelicans beak

Dental file, circa 1860 C017 / 8365
Dental file dating from around 1860, England. This instrument is made from steel with an ivory handle. Dental files were used in early dentistry to create separations between the teeth

Toothpick case circa 1800 C017 / 8362
Oval shaped toothpick case made of blonde tortoiseshell and silver with a centrally placed white cameo. This piece originates from mainland europe and dates from around 1800

Cased toilet set, circa 1800 C017 / 8361
Cased toilet set dating from around 1800, England. The set contains a toothbrush, tooth powder box, silver tongue scraper and toothpick

Ear scoop and toothpicks, circa 1890 C017 / 8360
Two toothpicks, the lower one is in silver and the upper with folding mechanism and ear scoop. These date from around 1890, England

Dental X-rays

Dental inspection C015 / 3452
Dental inspection. Close-up of a patients teeth being inspected with a mirror

Fluoride in toothpaste, conceptual image C017 / 8045
Fluoride in toothpaste, conceptual computer artwork

Dentist
MODEL RELEASED. Dentist. Close-up of a dental mirror being held by a dentist

Dental model. Close-up of a clay cast of a human mouth with an artificial resin tooth (centre right)

Dental cast. Close-up of a cast of a human tooth

First use of anaesthesia in surgery
morton, william morton, anaesthesia, anaesthetic, narcosis, narcotic, analgesia, analgesic, operation, surgeon, john warren, boston, massachusetts, surgical, general, ether, ether sulphurous

Toothache, artwork C013 / 7813
Toothache, computer artwork

Toothache, artwork C013 / 7812
Toothache, computer artwork

Toothache, artwork C013 / 7811
Toothache, computer artwork

Human teeth C013 / 7317
MODEL RELEASED. Human teeth. Close-up of the upper six and lower eight teeth of a 24-year-old man. In both jaws, the middle four teeth are incisors

Dentistry caricature, 19th century
Dentistry caricature. 19th-century artwork titled Hob and Stage Doctor, showing an itinerant tooth drawer pulling a patients tooth with a tooth key at a country fair or market

Gingivitis, SEM C013 / 7136
Gingivitis. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a large number of bacteria (red) in the gingiva (gums) of a human mouth

Gingivitis, SEM C013 / 7135
Gingivitis. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a large number of bacteria (yellow) in the gingiva (gums) of a human mouth

Gingivitis, SEM C013 / 7134
Gingivitis. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a large number of bacteria (green) in the gingiva (gums) of a human mouth

The making of dentures. From an American newspaper of 1853
DENTURES, 1853. The making of dentures. From an American newspaper of 1853

Dental, medical, and surgical aid being administered in a dispensary. Woodcut, 1550
HOSPITAL, 1550. Dental, medical, and surgical aid being administered in a dispensary. Woodcut, 1550

The Tooth Breaker removes aching teeth painlessly *as one bears children*; he also sells oils
AMMAN: DENTIST, 1568. The Tooth Breaker removes aching teeth painlessly *as one bears children*; he also sells oils, salves and other medications, flea and louse ointments and rat poison

Scene of trephining, cataract removal, dentistry, and other medical treatment
CLINIC SCENE, 1550. Scene of trephining, cataract removal, dentistry, and other medical treatment. Woodcut from an edition of Galens Opera omnia, Venice, 1550

Woodcut, 1542, by Petrus de Natalibus
DENTISTRY, 1542. Woodcut, 1542, by Petrus de Natalibus

Drawing after a Pre-Columbian painting depicting a tooth mutilation. Teotihuacan pre-Aztec period, c600 A. D
DENTISTRY, 600 A.D. Drawing after a Pre-Columbian painting depicting a tooth mutilation. Teotihuacan pre-Aztec period, c600 A.D

A dentist examining the X-rays of a patient who uses Sozodont toothpaste. British newspaper advertisement, 1896
SOZODONT TOOTHPASTE, 1896. A dentist examining the X-rays of a patient who uses Sozodont toothpaste. British newspaper advertisement, 1896

American dentists office, c1900
DENTISTRY. American dentists office, c1900

The Tooth Breaker removes aching teeth painlessly as one bears children; he also sells oils
AMMAN: DENTIST, 1568. The Tooth Breaker removes aching teeth painlessly as one bears children; he also sells oils, salves and other medications, flea and louse ointments and rat poison

of a Scythian warrior on a Scythian gold bottle, 3rd or 4th century BC
DENTAL TREATMENT of a Scythian warrior on a Scythian gold bottle, 3rd or 4th century BC

Lets see, open your mouth. Lithograph, 1864, by Honor
DAUMIER: DENTIST, 1864. Lets see, open your mouth. Lithograph, 1864, by Honor

An itinerant tooth-puller. Line engraving, Dutch, 18th century
DENTISTRY, 18th CENTURY. An itinerant tooth-puller. Line engraving, Dutch, 18th century

An itenerant tooth-puller. Line engraving, Dutch, 18th century
DENTIST, 18TH CENTURY An itenerant tooth-puller. Line engraving, Dutch, 18th century

(1819-1868). American dentist. Dr. Morton successfully performing a tooth extraction under ether anesthetic on 30
WILLIAM T.G. MORTON (1819-1868). American dentist. Dr. Morton successfully performing a tooth extraction under ether anesthetic on 30 September 1846, in Boston, Massachuesetts

Local dentist in Xizhou market. This small Bai village is about 20 km north of Dali. CHINA

DENTURES. Line engraving, n. d
DENTURES. Line engraving, n.d

DENTURES, 1853. Line engraving, 1853

Advert for Erasmic tooth paste, 1921 Date: 1921

FONWEISS TOOTHPASTE, 1887. American advertisement, 1887

Tooth dentine, SEM
Tooth dentine. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of dentine from a milk tooth. The bulk of a tooth is formed of dentine, a mineralised connective tissue with a similar composition to bone

Tooth resorption cell, SEM
Tooth resorption cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an odontoclast, a cell that facilitates the process of resorption of milk teeth roots

Milk tooth, SEM
Milk tooth. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a milk tooth. The root of this tooth has been dissolved, a process known as resorption, leaving just the crown

Molar tooth, SEM

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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.