British Dentist

The gruesome and fascinating story of the British dentist, published in association with the only British museum of dentistry.Though the prospect may fill us with dread, most of us need dental treatment at some stage – and the reality is that better care has never been available.This fully illustrated, compact introduction takes you through the whole history of British dentistry, covering:- Early dentistry: Amateurish and limited to barber-surgeons, travelling tooth-pullers and blacksmiths, this practice had patients often suffering as much from the cure as the malady- Improvements in the eighteenth century: Fashionable dentures were made from the teeth of dead soldiers or even of the poor.- Increasing professionalism: From the late nineteenth century onwards, there were dramatic improvements in dental treatment, including modern dentures, amalgam fillings, anaesthetics and orthodontics, and a booming industry in cosmetic dentistry.Ideal for anyone interested in British history, this authoritative volume is another worthy addition to your Shire Library.