National Museum of Dentistry
May 18th, 2008
The Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry in Baltimore, Maryland puts the spotlight on teeth and all things to do with oral health. It opened in June of 1996. This museum is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and is the country’s official dental museum. Its 7,000 square feet of exhibition space is home to over 40,000 objects related to dental history. Exhibitions in the National Museum of Dentistry are always changing, but there are a few that do stay the same. The exhibition entitled "32 Terrific Teeth" features the world’s only Tooth Jukebox! On it you can listen to vintage dental commercials. This display also features George Washington’s dentures!There are two fabulous tours for school-aged children. The first is geared for kids in preschool through Grade 5. Kids get to meet Penny Wilson who is a circus performer with an "iron jaw." The second tour is for kids up to Grade 12 and shows how teeth help solve crimes. You can learn more about the museum by visiting the University of Maryland at 31 South Greene Street or by phoning 410-706-0600. They also have a full service website at DentalMuseum.org
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