literature and practice of his profession his chief aim, and be
determined to win success on the ground of merit. He should always
employ his best skill, and should endeavor to instruct his patients
candidly, knowingly and conscientiously in relation to their welfare as
connected with their teeth.
SEC. 2. He should consider it also his duty to regard the needs of the
poor in rendering gratuitous service, or by making such operations as
are needful to health and bodily comfort available at rates within
their means, ever regarding the wide difference between benevolently
reducing the price to the _known poor_ and selfishly reducing the price
to gain patronage that might go to another dentist.
OFFICERS AND MEMBERS.
F. P. Hicks, _President_; W. E. Burkhart, _Vice-President_; A. J.
Gustaveson, _Treasurer_; A. McCulley, _Secretary_; E. G. Case, C. Van
Winter, W. S. Conn, W. Chamberlain, —— Lamson, I. A. Chapman, J. R.
Kennedy, L. Eaton, W. H. Johnson.
IOWA STATE DENTAL SOCIETY.
The Iowa State Dental Society will hold its twenty-eighth annual
meeting at Dubuque, Iowa, May 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th, 1890. For purpose
of observing a great clinic and hearing read papers by the most noted
writers in dentistry, all are invited to come. The officers are: Dr.
F. M. Shriver, President; Dr. C. J. Peterson, Vice-President; Geo. W.
Miller, Secretary; Ben Price, Treasurer. Executive Committee: Jesse M.
Ritchey, C. J. Peterson, C. Thomas. Membership Committee: J. S. Kulp,
J. J. Littler, A. B. Cutler. Publication Committee: Geo. W. Miller, T.
A. Hallett, J. B. Entrikim. Vice-President Peterson is Superintendent
of Clinics.
ILLINOIS STATE DENTAL SOCIETY.
The twenty-sixth annual meeting of the Illinois State Dental Society
will be held at Springfield, beginning Tuesday, May 13th, and
continuing four days.
GARRETT NEWKIRK,
_Secretary_.
MISSOURI STATE DENTAL ASSOCIATION.
MEXICO, MO., March 15th, 1890.
DEAR DOCTOR: We wish to call your attention to the next meeting of
the Missouri State Dental Association, which will be held at Pertle
Springs, July 8‒9‒10‒11, 1890.
No effort will be spared to make this meeting one of the largest and
most interesting in the history of the Association.
The American Dental Association will meet in Missouri next August, and
it is especially desirable that we have a large attendance at our next
meeting so that we may make proper arrangements to receive the members
of the American Dental Association in a manner that will reflect credit
upon the dentists of Missouri.
Now is the time to make your plans so that you may be able to be with
us, and we earnestly solicit your presence.
Fraternally yours.
[Illustration:
J. H. McWilliams.
W. L. Reed.
N. H. Buckley.]
_Executive Committee._
KANSAS STATE DENTAL ASSOCIATION.
The nineteenth annual meeting of the Kansas State Dental Association
will be held at Hotel Throop, Topeka, Kansas, commencing Tuesday, April
29th, and continuing four days. An interesting program is assured, and
the clinics will be a special feature. The hotel is first-class in
every particular, and has granted a reduced rate. One and one-third
fare has been granted by the railroads, on the certificate plan.
Members of the profession cordially invited.
C. E. ESTERLY,
_Secretary_.
Lawrence, Kansas.
FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY ASSOCIATION
OF DENTAL SURGEONS.
CINCINNATI. OHIO.
The Society met at Lincoln Club Hall, and was opened by prayer by
Dr. James Leslie. Dr. J. R. Callahan then delivered an address. He
said—“As I look back over the records of the past doings of this
Society, I can see where its founders builded better than they knew. I
imagine this Society in its earliest days had more to do with bringing
dentistry to its present high standing than most of us give her credit
for doing. * * * In the very beginning they put the seal of their
disapproval on charlatanism, amalgam fillings, advertising, derogatory
remarks about one another in regard to poor ability, etc.; in fact it
is hard to find anything that the most advanced of us to-day condemn,
that they did not speak of in no uncertain tone forty-six years ago.
Many are the good things done by this Society in early days; it has
sown seed that has produced an hundred fold; many of the dental
societies of to-day are offsprings of this old mother association.
Not the least among the good fruits of this Society are the _Dental
Register_ and Ohio Dental College. * * *
“The Society spent money freely, both in the practical and theoretical
of the profession; they gave prizes for papers to the value of $100;
gave medals—gold and silver—for improved appliances. They seemed to
be in great earnest in every way, and they did not forget to have good
times, too, as they went along. From the records, I find that they were
wont to gather about the festal board and break bread, crack chestnuts,
and have a good social time, and at the close have what they chose to
call interlocutory discussion. At one of the meetings, Dr. Somerby
remarked that he thought it not in accordance with true pathological
principles to retain a tooth in the mouth after the nerve had been
destroyed, and that the operation of plugging over an exposed nerve, by
capping or otherwise, would generally prove useless, and the idea of
repeatedly tickling the nerve to make it cover itself with new bone,
was more amusing than profitable. * * * *
“In the early years of this Society, it was truly _the_ dental society
of the Mississippi Valley. It drew its membership from all parts of
the great valley, and often dentists were in attendance from over the
Alleghenies. It was looked upon, and was truly _the_ dental society of
the West for many years; but in the forty-six years of its existence a
new state of affairs has come about, in almost every State there are
_local_, district societies, and State societies, and all auxiliary,
more or less to the American Dental Society. Under this arrangement the
Mississippi Valley Society is left somewhat isolated, and has lost much
of its prestige. It has become somewhat local in its management, and
it is with much difficulty that the programs are filled up each year.
Men who write papers say, I have to attend my local society so often,
I don't see how I can add another society to my already heavy burden,
and many of the workers in dental society affairs are saying quietly,
but with much significance, I wonder if the old Mississippi Valley
Dental Society has not outlived her usefulness. As for myself I will
not try to answer the question, it is a serious question and deserves
thoughtful attention.”
DISCUSSION.
DR. J. TAFT said the paper brought many recollections of the past to
mind, and was saddened when he found that nearly all the organizers had
passed away, among whom were the Taylors, Griffith, Talbot and others.
The work of this Society still has its influence upon modern dental
practice. Much attention was paid to appliances and instruments, and
many papers stand to-day, among which are those of Dr. Watt. The papers
received more discussion at that time than at the present. The Society
took the lead in all things.
DR. JAMES LESLIE, Cincinnati, Ohio, spoke of the influence of the old
Society, upon its future. The character of a society will be retained
forever. Many of the important discoveries were made in this Society,
and the ability of its members was equal to any in the world. The
Society will live forever.
DR. J. C. MCKELLOPS, St. Louis, said the Association could never die.
Often there is a small attendance because it is not properly announced
in the dental journals.
PROF. H. A. SMITH, Cincinnati. Ohio:—This is the first Society he ever
joined. The conditions are different now from what they were then, and
so new methods must be used—new blood.
PROF. C. M. WRIGHT, Cincinnati, thought the Society had passed its
period of youth, and naturally, was entering upon its old age, and
like a person looking in a mirror, he sees gray hairs which indicate a
decline.
PROF. J. TAFT stated that in 1855 the Society was at a very low ebb,
and its continuation was obtained by the election of two new members at
that moment.
PROF. J. S. CASSIDY, Covington, Kentucky, said the discussion was
premature (as it afterward proved to be), that the members have just
begun to come in.
After some discussion by Drs. Taft and Callahan, it was decided to
appoint special committees in conjunction with the executive committee
to adopt new methods.
Paper by Dr. Otto Arnold, Columbus. Ohio:
NON-METALLIC PLASTIC MATERIALS FOR FILLING TEETH.
* * * “The employment of the earlier dentists of gums, mastic and
sandarac, in etherial and alcoholic solutions for the stopping of
cavities of decay, is the first approach history records of plastic
fillings. About the year 1848, however, the first substantial progress
was made in this direction by the use of gutta-percha as a temporary
filling material. A little later, the well-known compound, Hill's
stopping, was introduced, which is a modification of gutta-percha by
the addition of certain mineral elements to make it harder, therefore
more available for permanent fillings.
* * * About thirty years ago, oxychloride of zinc was introduced,
the first of a now well-known class of filling materials, viz.: the
zinc plastics. Next in order came oxyphosphate of zinc, followed by
enumerable modifications and combinations. * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
“It cannot be denied that the introduction of gutta-percha and the zinc
plastics was the beginning of an era in operative dentistry that made
it possible to attain results never before brought about. Prior to that
time little, if anything, had been accomplished in the direction of
protecting pulps from the effect of thermal irritation. The solution
of this problem alone is of such intrinsic worth as to make any
material, capable of contributing to that end, of inestimable value.
All preparations of the zinc plastics, likewise gutta-percha, at least
so far as the writer has knowledge, are more or less non-conductors
of caloric, therefore valuable for this purpose, and it is almost an
unpardonable offense to ignore their use in all large cavities as a
protection to pulps. * * * Gutta-percha, however, unless in solution of
chloroform or other volatile solvent, is not wholly safe, unless the
greatest care is exercised to prevent its introduction into the cavity
in too heated a condition. This is a serious obstacle, as the minimum
degree of heat necessary to plasticity may, especially if the pulp
is near the surface, be sufficient to permanently injure this organ.
The pressure generally necessary to adapt this substance to place, is
another objection. So, nothing short of the greatest caution in its use
will give certain results. Gutta-percha as a filling material, compared
with the zinc plastics for inside use, and amalgam for outer surfaces,
has a limited sphere of usefulness. * * * The oxychloride cement has
an escharotic action on organized tissue, which makes it unsafe as a
nerve capping; but when used in connection with an intervening layer
of a non-irritant, it becomes useful for this purpose. It is decidedly
antiseptic, but readily soluble in oral fluids, and is distinguished
as “the most preservative, and at the same time the most perishable of
all filling materials.” The antiseptic quality is a valuable feature
for root fillings, and as these are supposed to be protected from the
fluids of the mouth, their solubility is unimportant.
“The zinc phosphates are less irritating in their action on organized
tissue, are denser in structure and less soluble in the oral fluids,
and for general purposes are preferable and in more general use than
the zinc chlorides.
“Briefly, then, to sum the matter up, what is the value of zinc
plastics in dental practice, and to what extent should they be used? *
* All large cavities should have a layer of this substance intervening
between metallic fillings and their deeper portions, if possible,
to protect the pulp from thermal irritation. * * * As a covering
contiguous to exposed pulps, the more neutral and non-irritating
of these preparations possess more good qualities than any other
substance, chiefly on account of their adaption without pressure and
the non-generation of heat.
“For filling root canals, zinc plastics are unsurpassed. The method
I have practiced for a long time with more satisfactory results than
any other, is to carry these to the apex on shreds of cotton of a
fineness suitable to the case in hand, using necessarily the non-sticky
variety. The facility and greater certainty with which the apex may be
reached, combined with the imperviousness and antiseptic properties,
make them the ideal root filling. For use in connection with crown and
bridge-work, we have nothing to compare with them, and can only say they
stand alone. For entire fillings in teeth that promise pathological
complications, or for obvious reasons require temporary operations, they
are a most valuable material. Taking them all in all, they occupy an
important place in dentistry, and we could illy afford to return to the
methods in vogue before their introduction. But like all good things,
zinc plastics are often abused and their use is not always followed by
the best results. * * I am opposed to temporary fillings as a substitute
for something better, except possibly in children's cases, or where
pathological or certain sexual conditions prohibit. The principal
provocation for criticism is the indiscriminate practice of prostituting
a good thing for uses other than its proper one. The outcome of such
practice can result only against the general good of the profession,
through the ultimate disappointment and loss to the innocent victim. The
remedy that suggests itself against such abuse is to be more explicit
in imparting advice on these matters. When temporary fillings must be
inserted, impress the patient forcibly as to their limited utility. If
such fillings are preferred on account of their inexpensiveness, or for
any other reason, be emphatic in calling them temporary fillings and
nothing more.”
DISCUSSION.
PROF. J. TAFT said he had never used amalgam as a filling material.
Oxyphosphate acts differently in different hands. Had seen an
oxyphosphate last eighteen years. It should not be used close to
the gum, or in proximal positions. Is one of the very best materials
for porcelain inlays. A _good_ oxyphosphate will last as long as an
_ordinary_ gold filling. He uses it very often as an intermediate
filling material. Much is due to the manner in which it is mixed. It
should be thoroughly mixed. Some will granulate when used immediately,
but if it is worked between the fingers, it becomes quite plastic and
in that condition it is better and easier used. Heat accelerates, while
cold retards setting.
DR. J. R. CALLAHAN asked if either the oxychloride or the oxyphosphate
hardened the dentine.
DR. J. S. CASSIDY said oxychloride would harden by dehydration;
much depends upon the healthy condition of the saliva. Mechanical
abrasion has little to do with its loss. Chemical action is its chief
cause. More loss takes place in mouths whose saliva is vitiated by
putrefaction than by fermentation.
PROF. TAFT said cleanliness is very important in mouths containing
cement fillings.
DR. H. J. MCKELLOPS spoke upon the oxyphosphates and their effect upon
the dentine. If inserted in cavities and allowed to remain a year or
so, when taken out the dentine will be found very hard and a gold
filling may be inserted. It is one of the best materials for filling,
and is especially applicable for children's teeth. Eructions from the
stomach are very destructive to phosphate fillings. He says oxychloride
is not the best root filling, especially in small roots. The mercury of
amalgam will render a pulpless tooth very brittle.
PROF. H. A. SMITH:—Good manipulation is requisite to success in
plastic fillings; the parts should be thoroughly combined. He had seen
a large crown oxyphosphate filling which had been inserted eight years
ago, in Germany. They were good filling materials, but had their place.
DR. L. E. CUSTER, Dayton. Ohio:—Before we can understand the action
of the oral fluids upon the cement, or the action of the cement upon
the tooth structure, we must first get an idea of what oxyphosphate
of zinc is. When the two portions are united, the powder has such an
influence upon the fluid as to cause it to crystallize, which in turn
incorporates the powder in it. It is a chemical reaction so far as
the liquid changes its form to a liquid of crystallization and also
liberates heat, but it is a mixture as the powder does not change its
form—it is still oxide of zinc. Being of this nature, it is easily
acted upon by external agents, and at the same time the free phosphoric
acid acts upon the tooth structure. He had found that alkalies acted
upon the cement by neutralizing the acid of crystallization, which
liberated the oxide of zinc as a precipitate. Strong acids overpower
the phosphoric acid and act upon the oxide, the latter disappearing
in the solution. So, as had been referred to by Dr. Cassidy, we will
find a more rapid loss in mouths in which putrefaction is going on,
because putrefaction being distinguished from fermentation only by the
presence of nitrogen, and it has been shown by Dr. Watt that one stage
in the formation of nitric acid was the formation of ammonia. Ammonia
disintegrates the cement by neutralizing the acid of crystallization.
DR. ARNOLD said he filled roots with oxychloride by using fibres of
cotton on a small broach.
DR. MCKELLOPS defied anyone to fill pulp canals with oxychloride
of zinc, as well as with a solution of gutta-percha. He said there
was often more than _one_ opening at the apex. He can tell when the
gutta-percha has reached the apex by watching the countenance of the
patient.
DR. GRAY said he enlarged the root canal and filled with iodoform and
oil of cassia.
DR. F. A. HUNTER, Cincinnati, Ohio, said he was never sure that he
filled but two roots perfectly, and those were where the gutta-percha
appeared at the opening of the sinus leading from the roots.
DR. W. H. SILLITO, Xenia, Ohio, asked if it was not the oxychloride of
zinc which had the therapeutic effect.
The annual election of officers ensued with the following result:
President. Dr. M. H. Fletcher, Cincinnati; First Vice-President, Dr. L.
E. Custer, Dayton; Second Vice-President, Dr. Otto Arnold, Columbus;
Corresponding Secretary, Dr. H. T. Matlack, Covington, Ky.; Recording
Secretary, Dr. H. T. Smith, Cincinnati; Treasurer, Dr. Frank A. Hunter.
Cincinnati.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
Colleges.
MISSOURI DENTAL COLLEGE.
The commencement exercises of the Missouri Dental College were held in
Memorial Hall, on the evening of March 13th, 1890, in connection with
the St. Louis Medical College.
Prof. Alleyne, M.D., dean of the latter college, conferred the degree
of M.D. upon twenty-two graduates.
Prof. W. H. Eames, D.D.S., conferred the degree of D.D.S. upon the
following gentlemen:
William H. Auer, Jefferson City, Mo.
Thomas T. Baker, Litchfield, Ill.
Walter M. Bartlett, St. Louis, Mo.
Edward W. Bear, Sedalia, Mo.
Albert G. Bowman, Monroe, La.
Frank Henry Caughell, M.D., Morrison, Mo.
William A. M. Cumming, Farmer City, Ill.
John E. Deggendorf, Potosi, Mo.
Warden B. Dennis. Jr., Effingham, Ill.
Peter Henry Eisloeffel, 1102 Chouteau ave., St. Louis, Mo.
Henry D. Field, 1551 Lafayette ave., St. Louis, Mo.
John W. Forden, Springfield, Ill.
John J. Greer, Lexington, Mo.
Joseph Carter Goodrich, Wentzville, Mo.
Edwin C. Hammen, Jefferson City, Mo.
Guilford B. Housten, Carrollton, Mo.
Frank A. Kimler, Leroy, Ill.
Paul W. Keller, St. Louis, Mo. (College.)
Frank M. Lowry, Farmer City, Ill.
Marcus A. Mace, Belleville, Ill.
Peter H. Morrison, St. Louis, Mo.
Lorenz A. Naumann, St. Louis, Mo.
Charles W. Ott, Gardner, Kas.
Theodore L. Pepperling, Holstine, Mo.
Thomas N. Perrine, Anna, Ill.
Harry W. Pierce, Fort Wayne, Ind.
James H. Prothrow, Monroe, La.
Edward Schrantz, Warrenton, Mo.
Benjamin Q. Stevens, Hannibal, Mo.
David Riley Taggart, Campbell Hill, Ill.
Thomas E. Turner, Carrelton, Mo.
Edgar M. Whisett, Centerview, Mo.
Frederick V. Waldron, Evans City, Pa.
Francis W. Willard, Anna, Ill.
The prizes were awarded as follows:
THE ST. LOUIS DENTAL SOCIETY PRIZE, a Gold Medal, by Dr. Henry Fisher,
to Peter H. Morrison, D.D.S., who received the highest vote on final
examination.
THE J. WARREN WICK PRIZE, twenty-five dollars in gold, to James H.
Prothrow, D.D.S., who received next to the highest Vote on final
examination.
THE S. S. WHITE DENTAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY'S PRIZE, a set of Varney
Pluggers, to Frederick V. Waldron, D.D.S., for excelling in operative
dentistry.
THE ST. LOUIS DENTAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY'S PRIZE, a Laboratory Lathe,
to James H. Prothrow, D.D.S., for the best specimens of artificial
teeth.
A large and enthusiastic audience listened with pleasure to the music
and speeches. Prof. John P. Bryson delivered the valedictory in behalf
of the faculty.
The matriculants for the session were seventy-five, graduates,
thirty-four.
DENTAL DEPARTMENT S. U. I.
The eighth annual commencement of the Dental Department of the State
University of Iowa was held at the Opera House, Iowa City, on Monday
evening, March 10, 1890. The annual address was delivered by Hon. R. G.
Cousins, Tipton, Iowa. President Charles A. Schaeffer, Ph.D., conferred
the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery upon the following named
gentlemen:
T. G. Albin, St. Louis, Mo.
J. V. Anderson, Cambridgeboro, Pa.
F. J. Bethel, Denver, Col.
A. D. Barker, Grinnell, Ia.
Benton Bement, Lockport, N. Y.
C. E. Booth, W. Superior, Wis.
C. M. Cobb, Clear Lake, Ia.
C. E. Coleman, Decorah, Ia.
G. W. Cook, Hyde Park, Ill.
Chas. Dorman, Manchester, Ia.
Andrew Dingwell, DeWitt, Ia.
J. H. Dorival. Caledonia, Minn.
F. E. Davoll, Madison, Dak.
J. W. Gluesing, Moline, Ill.
Nathaniel Glasgow, Maxwell, Ia.
C. H. Gibson, Chaska, Minn.
R. H. Guy Huntley, Mason City, Ia.
J. G. Hildebrand. Waterloo. Ia.
J. W. Hubbard, Muscatine, Ia.
Harriet Mabel Jones, Winterset, Ia.
W. H. Jallings, Washington, Minn.
Claude Kremer, Mabel, Minn.
F. B. Kremer, Caledonia, Minn.
R. E. Lamareaux, Ashland, Neb.
F. H. Low, Waukon, Ia.
W. B. Mandeville, Austin, Minn.
Edward Morton, Iowa Falls, Ia.
W. F. McDonald, Mt. Pleasant, Ia.
Chas. B. McCandless, Davenport, Ia.
W. E. Mabee, Sheldon, Ia.
G. C. Marlow, Lancaster, Wis.
E. H. Naumann, Oxford Junction, Ia.
H. O. Rogers. Ottumwa, Ia.
G. W. Schwartz, M.D.. Nebraska City, Neb.
S. L. Seeley, Manchester, Ia.
Richard Summa, St. Louis. Mo.
W. H. Simpson. Bellevue, Ia.
C. D. Tiffany, Mason City, Ia.
E. A. Taylor, Villisca, Ia.
P. L. Van Winter, Tacoma, Wash.
H. Van Winter, Marshalltown, Ia.
T. B. Wallace, Morrison, Ia.
Hattie E. Wells, Perry, Ia.
Matriculants for the session, 120.
Correspondence.
EDITOR ARCHIVES:
In the discussion of Dr. Faught's paper, reported in your March number,
I am represented as saying: “The essayist remarked that the students
who had graduated from a dental college did not know that it is the
_acid_ secretions from the mucous follicles which destroy oxyphosphate
fillings.” I was quoting from a paper which I had heard read by Dr.
Shepard, of Boston. I regret to say that I have misquoted him by
inserting the word “_acid_.” His exact language, which I find in the
printed report of his lecture, is, “Nearly every graduate seemed to
be ignorant that there was any mucous follicles to contribute to the
fluids in the mouth, etc.” He does not say “_acid_.” I have therefore
misrepresented him, and wish to do him justice by this correction.
In further explanation, let me say that I had heard Dr. Shepard's
paper, and when at the Newark meeting, Dr. Faught said that _alkalies_
destroy oxyphosphates, a gentleman next to me whispered, “Dr. Shepard
said acids do,” upon which I seemed to recall that he had done so. I
mentioned it, meaning to bring up the point that we can scarcely expect
definite answers from students upon questions which have not been
definitely decided. In another paragraph I use the expression “_wash
out_,” in such a way that it sounds as though Dr. Shepard had used it.
He did; but it was as a quotation from the students under criticism.
I hope that you will give this space.
Respectfully.
RODREGUES OTTOLENGUI.
115 Madison Av., N. Y.
DR. WM. BARTLETT is demonstrator in charge at the Missouri Dental
College. He has made mechanical dentistry a specialty for a number of
years, but during the past two sessions has taken a regular course at
the college, and is now a full-fledged dentist.
Editorial.
DR. JOHN ALLEN.
Some seventy-five dentists met at Sherry's Banquet Hall, Fifth avenue,
on the evening of March 8th, to tender a complimentary dinner to John
Allen, who has rounded the fiftieth mile-stone of active practice.
New York, Brooklyn, Boston and New Jersey were represented. All seemed
delighted to do honor to the good doctor, who has reached the period
when age, rather than blood, tells. It is a good custom to thus honor
and cheer those who have been faithful workers in our ranks.
Four years ago they thus dined and honored Dr. John B. Rich, and it
cheered and warmed his heart. Three years ago Dr. W. H. Dwinell was
dined and wined, and he has been renewing his youth ever since. Two
years ago Dr. W. H. Atkinson rounded up the fifty years, and they dined
and wined him, and he is yet, we are glad to record, one of the boys.
This year it came Dr. John Allen's turn to be wined and dined, and we
all hope the good cheer and friendship manifested will cause him, too,
to rejoice yet these many years.
John Allen gave to dentistry the most cleanly and beautiful denture
ever put in human mouth, and he has given to humanity and the world a
character and life equally as clean and beautiful. Wherever dentistry
is known—known as it should be in its perfection—there continuous gum
is known, and there goes with it, always, the name of John Allen.
What a sweet thought and consolation it is to think and know that you
have done something for the world, and that it appreciates and thanks
you; to feel that our lives have not been lived in vain, and though we
may not have received all the dollars we wished for, yet, we are rich
in blessings and the good-will of all. If so, then John Allen is rich,
for all the world blesses him.
SOUTHERN DENTAL ASSOCIATION.
The Southern Dental Association will meet in Atlanta, Ga., on Tuesday,
the 15th day of July next, at 10 o'clock a.m.
A cordial invitation is extended to the profession to meet with us on
that occasion. Any cases in practice of unusual interest, I would be
glad to have reported.
From the number of papers and clinics promised, and the character and
high standing of the writers and operators, the meeting promises to be
one of unusual interest. Let none stay away from this feast who can
possibly attend.
JOHN C. STOREY, Pres. S. D. A.
AMENDED DENTAL LAW.—The Mississippi legislature, just prior to
adjournment, Feb. 24th, so amended the dental law that, hereafter,
persons beginning the practice of dentistry in Mississippi, must pass
an examination by the board of examiners, whether they hold a diploma
or not.
JULIEN W. RUSSELL, M.D.S., of Brooklyn, N. Y., called on the profession
in our city recently. He was on his way to the Pacific Coast, combining
business and pleasure. The business is introducing his alloy and copper
amalgam; the main pleasure is a visit to his mother and sister in San
Francisco, Cal.
DR. KIRK, of Philadelphia has entirely recovered from his very severe
illness, and was heartily welcomed by the First District Society,
before whom he read a paper at the March meeting. Dr. Kirk's essays are
always so carefully prepared, that each one is a contribution to the
literature of the profession which will live.
THE DENTAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION.—This Association has a large
membership and a vast amount of testimony in regard to crown and
bridge-work, antedating all patents owned by the I. T. C. Co. The time
will soon be ripe for an increase in membership fee. Those who are not
members have but a brief period in which to get in on the ground-floor,
for the small fee of $10. If you wish to be protected, send your name
and $10 to Dr. J. N. Crouse, 2231 Prairie ave., Chicago, Ill.
Brief Mention.
DR. OTTOLLENGUI says that his instruments, which he originated for
implantation operations, “are just the thing” for necrosis.
DR. J. W. AIKIN is now located at 1032 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
The doctor is the longest and thinnest dentist in the Missouri State
Association.
DR. J. H. KENNERLY, demonstrator in charge of the Infirmary of the
Missouri Dental College for the past two sessions, is now located in
Leadville, Col.
_The Southern Dental Journal_ came to hand a few days after the 15th
inst. Dr. H. H. Johnson, the new editor, starts out well. We wish him
every success.
DR. GARRETTSON is exhaustively revising his work on Oral Surgery. The
next edition will have much new material, including a number of new
illustrations.
THE MINNESOTA STATE DENTAL ASSOCIATION will hold its seventh annual
meeting in Minneapolis, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. July 9, 10 and
11, 1890.
M. G. JENISON, Cor. Sec.
DR. T. R. ROSS, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is now located at 3904
Indiana Ave., Chicago, Ill. The Iowa Association looses one of its most
efficient and active members by the above change.
PERIOSTEAL INFLAMMATION.—I have found, sometimes, after treating sore
teeth for several days without giving relief, and where the trouble
was somewhat obscure, and had probably been diagnosed as periosteal
inflammation, or something of a kindred nature, that a pill of calomel,
2 grains, soda bi-carb., 3 grains, taken just before retiring at night,
brought things all straight next day. Try it on your next patient with
a sore tooth. It certainly holds good in malarial districts.
A. H. HILZIM.
DRS. A. G. BOWMAN AND J. H. PROTHROW have formed a partnership, for
the purpose of practicing dentistry in Monroe, La. We commend them to
the profession in Louisiana. Both are recent graduates of the Missouri
Dental College.
DR. C. W. LEWIS, Chicago, Ill., on account of overwork and partly
ill-health, has been taking a Southern trip, in order to recuperate,
taking in Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Atlanta, Jacksonville, across
the Gulf to New Orleans, then home.
THE WORLD TYPEWRITER.—We are glad to call attention to the fact that
at last a new typewriter has been invented that will fill the wants of
the professional men. For further particulars, address the advertiser,
H. M. Strader & Co., 608 Walnut St., St. Louis, Mo.
THE BROOKLYN SOCIETY has been “booming” things this winter. They
have held public clinics once a month, and the attendance has been
so gratifying that they have decided to continue them as a permanent
feature of their Society work. This is a good idea. The First District
Society of New York has become famous mainly in this direction. Other
societies should try it.
BRIDGE-WORK.—The most satisfactory form of sectional dentures
(bridge-work) secured by crowns are made of gold and platinum, “I”
or “L” bar, each end soldered to the crowns, and then a correct
articulation obtained and rubber teeth used; the space between the
crowns entirely filled with rubber, resting upon the gum, enveloping
the gold and platinum bar, and articulating against the occluding
teeth. I have used this form for many years.
WM. N. MORRISON.
DENTAL LAW.—There is a bill before the legislature of the State of New
York, which provides that all diplomas granted to medical students,
shall be conferred by a State board of examiners, the colleges being
thus deprived of their present privilege. The board is to be appointed
by the Regents of the State (who control educational interests in
general), from candidates recommended by the State Medical Association.
If this law is passed, it will be a step toward a similar action, in
regard to the dental schools.
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CONGRESS.—_Rates_: the Hamburg-American Packet
Co. will sell round-trip tickets by the Fast Line at a reduction of 10
per cent., and on the Mail Line at a reduction of 15 per cent., also
the steamer August Victoria will take passengers on the going trip for
a reduction of 25 per cent, on July 24th; the Wieland sailing on the
19th of July, will make a reduction of 15 per cent, on the going trip.
For further information, address the company at 37 Broadway, N. Y., or
P. O. Box 2567.
VICK—STATE FAIR, PEORIA, ILL., SEPTEMBER 29th, 1890.—James Vick,
seedsman, of Rochester, N. Y., offers $1000.00 in cash premiums, to be
awarded at the Illinois State Fair, by the Society's judges, for best
cabbage, celery, potatoes, cauliflower, tomatoes, musk melon, onions,
and mangel. Last year the prizes awarded at the New York State Fair
went to Pennsylvania, Michigan, Iowa and New York. All interested in
vegetables should send to Vick, of Rochester, for particulars regarding
this offer. No doubt it will be one of the principal features of
interest at the fair.
The Vicks will erect a separate building, or tent, in which they will
make a grand show of flowers with the vegetables, and will be on hand
to receive their friends.
HICKORY ROOT FILLING.—DR. WHITE protested against anyone condemning
a thing of which he knew nothing. He had filled straight roots with
hickory for eighteen or nineteen years. He does not fill the entire
canal—not more than one-eighth of an inch at the apex. The object
in using it, is to know that the foramen is closed; then you can
fill the root with anything desired. The method is to file a piece
of well-seasoned dense hickory almost to a point, then pass it up to
the apex. If there is the slightest indication of pain, withdraw the
wood, cut off a short piece from the end; again insert, mark at the
cutting edge of the tooth: then again withdraw, and with a sharp knife,
make a grove around it, about an eighth of an inch from the point, and
bend the end over without breaking it off. Insert for the last time,
the proper position being indicated by the groove, tap it home, and
twist off the point.
FOOTNOTES
[Footnote 1: Read before the St. Louis Dental Society, Feb. 18, 1890.]
[Footnote 2: Read before the Eastern Iowa Dental Society, Jan. 14,
1890.]
[Footnote 3: Read before the Eastern Iowa Dental Society, January 14,
1890.]
[Footnote 4: Read before Harvard Odontological Society, December 26,
1889. ARCHIVES, Vol. VII, page 110.]
[Footnote 5: Read before the Central Dental Society of New Jersey.
ARCHIVES, Vol. VII, page 49.]
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TRANSCRIBER'S NOTES.
1. Silently corrected simple spelling, grammar, and typographical
errors.
2. Retained anachronistic and non-standard spellings as printed.