Newspaper clipping of a woman demonstrating self-application of proper dental hygiene from the dental ephemera collection of the Eighth District Dental Society of New York State

Dental care

Eighth District Dental Society of the State of New York--Private collections

Printed ephemera--Private collections

Series of photographs from an early twentieth century newspaper grouped to demonstrate proper dental hygiene from the dental ephemera collection of the Eighth District Dental Society of New York State

A vintage printed collage displays five portrait-style images arranged around decorative illustrated borders. The central image shows an individual brushing their teeth. Two upper side images depict an individual brushing while tilting the head and another using a piece of thread between the teeth. Two lower images show close-up views of individuals demonstrating additional dental care actions. Short captions below some images describe activities such as treating sore gums, brushing with a soft brush, and locating cavities using a silk thread. The background features ornate line art with stylized floral and human figure motifs

State University of New York at Buffalo

1910?

Eighth District Dental Society of New York State

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2017-07-15

Eighth District Dental Society and the origins of the UB School of Dental Medicine

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