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Flame to Furnace: Turning Up the Heat in Dentistry

This exhibit explores some of the 19th to mid-20th century heating devices, accessories, and methods used by dentists to accomplish the many tasks of the profession.

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Toothache and Trauma: A History of the Toothkey

Before the introduction of the extraction forceps, the ultimate remedies for toothaches were the pelican and the toothkey.

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Centuries of Solace and the Sainthood of Apollonia

In the 14th century, desperate to alleviate their intense pain, toothache sufferers began to beseech the benevolent spirit of St. Apollonia for divine intercession.

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Different Strokes for Different Folks: A History of the Toothbrush

Throughout the ages people have tried various devices for maintaining pleasant smiles and, consequently, healthy mouths.

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A Dynamic Decade: Speeding Up the Handpiece

The promise of speed focused both professional and public attention on the drill. The dental engine made the drill the workhorse of dentistry.

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There and Back Again: Our San Francisco Story

The history of the dental school, from its beginnings in the Mission District to its current home on Fifth Street.

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Please Have a Seat: Evolution of the Dental Chair

Significant improvements in the comfort and versatility of the dental chair have been made over the last 300 years.

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Painless Promises: Business Cards of the Victorian Dentist

Popular in the mid to late 1800s, advertisements or “trade cards” appeared in numerous sizes and proportions, often in full color.

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Still Lives in Dentistry: The Artifacts

Selections from the museum’s collection of dentistry-related objects.

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