Want to know a place where you can learn more about the past, present and future of dentistry?
Replete with an abundance of exhibits and artifacts, the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry in Baltimore, Maryland, offers just that. The longtime Smithsonian affiliate boasts an object collection of more than 40,000 dental instruments, personal oral care items and artwork and has been recognized by Congress as the official museum of the dental profession.
Some of the National Museum of Dentistry’s goals are to improve oral health through educational programs, serve as the leading steward of dental history and be the cultural bridge between the dental profession and the public. It also aims to make sure dentists are aware that there is a museum dedicated to the heritage of their profession.
Source: Beyond the office: The storied history of dentistry / ADA News