The smile stealers : the fine + foul art of dentistry / Richard Barnett.
The smile stealers : the fine + foul art of dentistry / Richard Barnett.
The smile stealers : the fine + foul art of dentistry / Richard Barnett.
About this item
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Author / Creator
Publisher
London Thames & Hudson, 2017.
Call Numbers
G 2017/5660
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Language
English
Formats
Physical Description
Physical content
255 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Content type
text
still image
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Introduction: you know the drill -- The natural and ancient history of the teeth -- Pulling teeth in Medieval Europe -- Fauchard and the dentistes -- Enlightened extractions -- A new era in tooth-pulling -- The skull beneath the skin -- The smile of success.
Publication information
Publisher
London Thames & Hudson, 2017.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
2017.
Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Summary
This achingly jawdropping book follows the evolution of dentistry throughout the world from the Bronze Age to the present day, presenting captivating and grim illustrations of the tools and techniques of dentistry through the ages. Organized chronologically, The Smile Stealers interleaves beautiful and gruesome technical illustrations and paintings...
Alternative Titles
Full title
The smile stealers : the fine + foul art of dentistry / Richard Barnett.
Portion of title
Fine and foul art of dentistry
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Author / Artists
Notes
General note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contextual Information
Date Copyright
©2017
Identifiers
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Call Numbers
G 2017/5660
Record Identifier
74VKVgy5Aeyl
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKVgy5Aeyl
Other Identifiers
ISBN
0500519110 hardcover
9780500519110 hardcover
DDC
617.609
MMS ID
991024148790402626
