The History of Dentistry: Toothsome Tales & Oral Oddities from Babylon to Braces

by James Wynbrandt

Book Overview

For those on both sides of the dreaded dentist's chair, James Wynbrandt has written a witty, colorful, and richly informative history of the art and science of dentistry. To all of those dental patients whose whine rises in tandem with that of the drill, take note: You would do well to stifle your terror and instead offer thanks to Apollonia, the patron saint of toothache sufferers, that you face only fleeting discomfort rather than the disfiguring...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312263198
• ISBN13: 9780312263195
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Humorous and Informative

This is a fun read. A must have for any oral health professional.

Well researched, and brilliantly funny

From its quirky title through the painful truths of the profession, the writing is masterful. If you have a mind for tongue in cheek humor beautifully written, the book is for you. Not a subject you ever cared much about? It doesn't matter. This author makes it fun.