From Eerie Fairies to Ether Frolics: Bites of Dental History

Why the long face? Wavrin Tooth Selection Gauge

Metal ‘Gauge for selecting artificial teeth’ patented by John A Wavrin in 1921

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Speculum Oris and Mouth Gag

A variety of implements have been used to keep a patient’s mouth open for dentistry, oral surgery, and anaesthesia...

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Dr Lenief Toothbrush

André Lenief patented its invention in 1923. At a time when toothbrushes were still expensive to purchase, interchangeable heads meant worn and smelly bristles could be discarded but the handles reused.

Alessandra Boi

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Speculum Oris and Mouth Gags

A variety of implements have been used to keep a patient’s mouth open for dentistry, oral surgery, and anaesthesia.

Alessandra Boi

Building bridges: Gender-diverse dentistry

Alessandra Boi

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