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Hog Bristles, Hucksters & Radioactive Paste:  A Historical collection of dental postcards 

Hog Bristles, Hucksters & Radioactive Paste:
A Historical collection of dental postcards

By Ben Z. Swanson, Jr., DDS & Curtis P. Hamann, MD The entertaining evolution of modern dentistry is told through hundreds of historical images of dental postcards. It's an ideal conversation starter for dental waiting rooms, as well as a unique addition to your personal collection. Makes a great gift!  
$29.95

 

Baltimore’s Own:  The World’s First Dental School 

Baltimore's Own: The World's First Dental School

Written by John M. Hyson, Jr., DDS, MS, MA Edited by Regina L. Davis, MA The Baltimore college of Dental Surgery emerged at a time when dentistry was merely a trade. The story of the school’s evolution and its influence on oral health in America and beyond is filled with fascinating accounts from each period.  
$19.05

 

Painless Parker 

Painless Parker

Written by Arden G. Christen & Peter M. Pronych, this is a story about “A Dental Renegade’s Fight to Make Advertising Ethical” The book tells Painless’ story as he wanted it told-from his perspective, using many of his own words. This book is out of print! The National Museum of Dentistry has obtained a limited number of copies for sale in the store and on the website.  
$20.00

 

George Washington's Rules of Civility 

George Washington's Rules of Civility

George Washington’s Rules of Civility Bestselling author Adam Haslett introduces this surprisingly contemporary guide to manners and mores, and considers whether or not our currant president lives up to the virtues extolled by his predecessor.
$7.50

 

 The Braces Cookbook

The Braces Cookbook

Recipes You (and Your Orthodontist) will love). Authors Pamela Waterman and Brenda Waterman, a mother-daughter team, received the 2005 Good Parenting Award for their collection of recipes that are braces-friendly. Discover Be-Nice-to-Me Beverages, Bracket-Friendly Breads and Breakfasts and more.  
$9.95 each

 

 Sharks Coloring Book

Sharks Coloring Book

Bring these creatures of the deep to life. Features 25 species of sharks complete with common and scientific names, habitat, behavior, size, color, and distinguishing features.
$
5.00 each

 

 George Washington Coloring Book

George Washington Coloring Book

Artist Peter Copeland captures the outstanding events in the life of America’s first president.
$
5.00 each

 

 Uniforms of the American Revolution Coloring Book

Life in Colonial America Coloring Book

Forty four detailed, accurate illustrations depict early 17th century colonists. Each picture appears with a descriptive caption that provides a brief history lesson.
$
5.00 each

 

 Uniforms of the American Revolution Coloring Book

Uniforms of the American Revolution Coloring Book

Thirty lively drawings reproduce with complete authenticity uniforms from the American Revolution-British, French, German and American.
$
5.00 each

 

 The Dental Patients Little Book

The Dental Patients Little Book of History, Humor, and Trivia

Written by Don Dible, co- author of Chicken Soup for the Dental Soul, this book will provide its readers with hours of interesting history facts, trivia, and just plain old tooth pulling humor. 
$19.99 each

 

 John Stewart Rock

John Stewart Rock: Teacher, Healer, Counselor

Written by J. Harlan Buzby, this very informative book shows the life of a formidable African American historical figure of the 19th century. This short biography offers a well-researched and crafted volume of Rock’s life. 
$15.00
each

 

 

32 Terrific Teeth

This attractive souvenir book of the exhibition 32 Terrific Teeth is lively, interesting and full of color, just like the museum itself. A perfect memento to remember your visit! Soft cover 40 pages 
$9.95 each

 

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Chicken Soup for the Dental Soul

Written by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen & Don Dible  With chapters on love and friendship, kindness and caring, transformations, overcoming obstacles, kids at the dental office and foreign intrigue, each page reveals remarkable new insights into the marvelous profession we know as Dentistry. (Not available in stores.)
$14.95 each

 

The Quest to Digest

The Quest to Digest

Mary K. Corcoran, Illustrated by Jef Czekaj Where does food go? And what does it do for the body? Follow an apple’s journey as it wends its way past the mouth, down the esophagus, into the stomach and through the large and small intestines on a quest to learn about the digestive system.
$12.00 each

 



William John Gies His Contribution to the Advancement of Dentistry

Written by Frank J. Orland, DDS, PhD   Hardcover
The book gives an account of the life of William John Gies as a boy, a college student, a young educator and scientist and a promoter of dental research, dental education and dental journalism. Out of Print. New Old Stock.
$5.00 each

 



The Hillenbrand Era Organized Dentistry’s Glanzperiode

Written by Clifton O. Dummett, DDS and Lois Doyle Dummett, BA  (Hard cover)
In twelve episodes, this book examines the Hillenbrand era within the conflict of American dentistry’s growth during the critical 40-year period from 1930-1970.
Out of Print. New Old Stock.
$5.00 each

 



Doc Holliday A Family Portrait

Best known as one of the American West's most notorious figures, Doctor John Henry "Doc Holliday" was also a dentist from a genteel southern background. Written by a Holliday cousin, this remarkable biography reveals the man behind the legend. (Paperback)
$19.95 each

 



Love is the Best Medicine for Dental Patients and the Dental Team

Compiled and edited by Donald M. Dible and Richard M. Madow, DDS  (Soft cover)
For those in the field of dentistry, we’re certain Love is the Best Medicine for Dental Patients and the Dental Team will wow your soul and make it glow as you feel new pride in your profession. For those hundreds of millions of dental patients out there, we have no doubt you will thoroughly enjoy reading these true-life stories by and about the professionals who serve you in the dental office.
$14.95 each

 



NDA II: The Story of America’s Second National Dental Association

Written by Clifton O. Dummett, DDS and Lois Doyle Dummett, BA (Hardcover)
From inconsequential debut to respected representative of African American dentists anxious to consolidate their place in the health professional firmament, is the arduous climb chronicled in this book.- from cover flap
$75.00 each

 



Dr. Josephus Requa Civil War Dentist and The Billinghurst-Requa Volley Gun

Written by John M. Hyson, Jr., DDS, MS and Margaret Requa DeFrancisco, BS, MS (soft cover)
An authoritative, well illustrated booklet describing the first practical machine gun used in the American Civil War and its inventor.
$8.99 each

 



Victors All

Written by Monita Imbert Syll   (Soft cover)
This book is about remarkable people. The people profiled in this book drastic, life-changing situations and each in their own way, triumphed.
Out of Print. New Old Stock.
$14.95 each

 



The Whole Tooth

Written by Martin T. Nweeia, DDS and Authur A. Dugoni, DDS, MSD, Past President, American Dental Association   The Whole Tooth effectively addresses common oral health care questions and myths.
$14.25 each

 

How Many Teeth

How Many Teeth?

Paul Showers, Illustrated by True Kelley Have you ever lost a tooth? When you grow, your teeth started to come in. First one, then two – and finally, twenty teeth in all! But you won’t keep these teeth forever!
$7.00 each

 
Limericks with a Smile

Limericks with a Smile

Written by Joan A. Christen, BGS, MS and Arden G. Christen, DDS, MSD, MA from the Department of Oral Biology at Indiana University School of Dentistry paperback, This book will definitely tickle your funny bone, with limericks on dentistry, life and so much more. Bring a smile to someone today with this hilarious book.
$10.00 each
 

Charles Edwin Bentley, A Model for all Times

Charles Edwin Bentley, A Model for all Times
Clifton O. Dummett and Lois Doyle Dummett

This is the biography of the father of the oral hygiene movement in the United States. This 1982 biography by Clifton and Lois Dummett is the story of the life and times of Charles Edwin Bentley, one of the nation’s most talented dentists. It represents a missing facet of American dental history and is a welcome addition to the official record of dental progress.
$16.00 each

 

 The Perfect Smile Trilogy

The Perfect Smile Trilogy

Do you need hours of laughter, inspiration, humor trivia and more? These three books will definitely do the job. Now you can enjoy all three of Don Dible’s awesome, yet motivating books: Little Book of Humor and Trivia, Love is the best medicine, Chicken soup for the Dental Soul.
$45.
00 per set

 

Dishing Up Smiles

Dishing Up Smiles

Tooth Friendly Recipes, Table Manners and Tips for Dental Health from the Alliance of the American Dental Association This deliciously, delightful book has all sorts of recipes to please every taste bud; brought to you from the kitchens of dental families from across the country! Nutritional information for healthy eating and facts about food and dental health are also included.
$30.00 each

 
Children's Books

Open Wide Book

Open Wide

This informative book will teach children that a visit to the dentist is fun with the help of America’s favorite Rug Rats. Journey through the hilarious hi jinks as Angelica and Susie prepares for an adventure they think will be horrible, but turns out to be fun.
$8.00 each

 

What do the tooth faries do with all the teeth?

What do the fairies do with all the teeth?

Parents will now have the answer for this age old question. Take flight through the exciting and amazing job of a Tooth Fairy. Children will enjoy the fantasies of this mystical journey, and the parents will become tickled with the storyline. You may hear read it again.
$8.00 each

 

You Think It's Easy Being the Tooth Fairy?

You Think It's Easy Being the Tooth Fairy?

The tooth fairy's nights are long and hard. But she's up for it. She never misses a tooth. How does she do it? For the first time ever, she reveals everything right here! Written by Sheri Bell-Rehwoldt and illustrated by David Slonim
$15.95 each

 


Cousin Ruth's Tooth

Cousin Ruth's tooth is missing and no one can find it - even after looking everywhere imaginable.  The Queen and little Ruth herself finally deliver an answer to the rollicking mystery, bringing a fittingly funny close to this galloping ride in rhyme.

$12.00
each
 



Throw Your Tooth on the Roof

What do you do when you lose a tooth?  Do you put it under your pillow and wait for the Tooth Fairy?  Not if you live in Botswana!  In Botswana kids throw their teeth onto the roof.  Travel around the world and discover the surprising things children do when they lose a tooth.

$12.00 each