Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
Story
October 25, 1959
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Article on evolution of dentistry in Georgia from crude 19th-century practices to modern 1959 standards, highlighting the Georgia Dental Association's 150th anniversary observance in Atlanta and benefits to public health.
Clipping
OCR Quality
85%
Good
Full Text
Georgia's Health Features Dentists
The dentist who skillfully treats your teeth in 1959 and performs other services is a very different man from the dentist of a century ago.
The man who practiced dentistry a century ago may have received his training in a machine shop or a watchmaker's shop or he may have been a medical graduate who developed particular ability in dentistry. His methods were crude, his knowledge was meager and his technical procedures were often highly guarded secrets.
Progress toward bringing better practice of dentistry to the citizen of Georgia was begun with the organization of a state association in 1859. The Georgia Dental Association's centennial observance in Atlanta October 25-28 is featured in the October issue of Georgia's Health, monthly bulletin of the Georgia Department of Public Health, Atlanta. Georgia's Health is mailed free upon request to citizens of Georgia.
A centennial proclamation by Governor Ernest Vandiver salutes dental progress. State leaders in dentistry and public health recount the benefits the public has received from Georgia's dentists.
The dentist who skillfully treats your teeth in 1959 and performs other services is a very different man from the dentist of a century ago.
The man who practiced dentistry a century ago may have received his training in a machine shop or a watchmaker's shop or he may have been a medical graduate who developed particular ability in dentistry. His methods were crude, his knowledge was meager and his technical procedures were often highly guarded secrets.
Progress toward bringing better practice of dentistry to the citizen of Georgia was begun with the organization of a state association in 1859. The Georgia Dental Association's centennial observance in Atlanta October 25-28 is featured in the October issue of Georgia's Health, monthly bulletin of the Georgia Department of Public Health, Atlanta. Georgia's Health is mailed free upon request to citizens of Georgia.
A centennial proclamation by Governor Ernest Vandiver salutes dental progress. State leaders in dentistry and public health recount the benefits the public has received from Georgia's dentists.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Dentistry Progress
Georgia Dental Association
Centennial Observance
Dental History
Public Health
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Ernest Vandiver
Where did it happen?
Atlanta, Georgia
Story Details
Key Persons
Governor Ernest Vandiver
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Event Date
October 25 28, 1959
Story Details
Dentistry has progressed from crude methods a century ago to skilled treatment in 1959. Georgia Dental Association organized in 1809; centennial observance in Atlanta October 25-28 featured in Georgia's Health bulletin. Governor's proclamation salutes dental progress and public benefits.