Hand to Mouth: Essays on the Art of Dentistry

This lighthearted collection draws on cultural references in art, history, literature, politics, film, and music to create a whimsical portrait of the dental profession. Provocative as well as informative, the 57 essays in this collection range in subject from a look at why modern vampires have fangs to treatise s on saliva and local anesthesia, and a study of music in the dental office. This book will appeal to anyone associated with dentistry and makes a perfect gift.
Contents

PART 1: Histories

PART 2: Mysteries

PART 3: Meanings

PART 4: Perceptions

PART 5: Curiousities

PART 6: Visual Arts

PART 7: Literature

PART 8: Popular Culture

PART 9: Practice

PART 10: Observations