Brief Description

Straight, double ended all metal plugger with a flat blade tapering from 16 mm to 12 x 6 mm with rounded ends. One of seventeen instruments in a leather roll, (Dental Museum Collection item 1744).

History of Object

Plugger probably came from the Australian College of Dentistry and is likely to have been a donation and placed in Dental Museum Collection item 1744 for storage purposes.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

For related items see Dental Museum Collection items 1744 to 1761.
Conservative Dentistry / Restorative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

Typical contra angled plugger but angle in reverse direction to Dental Museum Collection item 461. Has polished ebony handle and serrated end. Probably made in the late 1700s.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963. Part of a set of eight instrument which includes Dental Museum Collection items 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463. The instruments have not been identified from existing catalogues but are similar to illustrations in various texts. They probably pre date gold and amalgam and therefore would have been used on tin, lead and gutta percha.

Materials and Finishes

Ebony and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Typical broad end serrated plugger. Has polished ebony handle and a thick shank.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963. Part of a set of eight instrument which includes Dental Museum Collection items 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463. The instruments have not been identified from existing catalogues but are similar to illustrations in various texts. They probably pre date gold and amalgam and therefore would have been used on tin, lead and gutta percha.

Materials and Finishes

Ebony and steel

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry, Historical

Brief Description

Instrument part of a set which includes Dental Museum Collection items 464 to 469.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. More modern instruments than Dental Museum Collection items 456 to 463. Instruments have a similar function but are for gold and amalgam having a lighter handle for finer precision touch. Finger used instead of hand. Very well made instruments, most are named and have ebony, steel or vulcanite handles. Contra angled. Note, some catalogues refer to these instruments (stoppers) as 'pluggers' i.e. see D M Co. catalogue, 1898.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and ebony.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Instrument part of a set which includes Dental Museum Collection items 464 to 469.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. More modern instruments than Dental Museum Collection items 456 to 463. Instruments have a similar function but are for gold and amalgam having a lighter handle for finer precision touch. Finger used instead of hand. Very well made instruments, most are named and have ebony, steel or vulcanite handles. Contra angled. Note, some catalogues refer to these instruments (stoppers) as 'pluggers' i.e. see D M Co. catalogue, 1898.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and ebony.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Typical contra angled hand stopper with enlarged end. Instrument part of a set which includes Dental Museum Collection items 464 to 469.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. More modern instruments than Dental Museum Collection items 456 to 463. Instruments have a similar function but are for gold and amalgam having a lighter handle for finer precision touch. Finger used instead of hand. Very well made instruments, most are named and have ebony, steel or vulcanite handles. Contra angled. Note, some catalogues refer to these instruments (stoppers) as 'pluggers' i.e. see D M Co. catalogue 1898.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and ebony.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Instrument part of a set which includes Dental Museum Collection items 464 to 469.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. More modern instruments than Dental Museum Collection items 456 to 463. Instruments have a similar function but are for gold and amalgam having a lighter handle for finer precision touch. Finger used instead of hand. Very well made instruments, most are named and have ebony, steel or vulcanite handles. Contra angled. Note, some catalogues refer to these instruments (stoppers) as 'pluggers' i.e. see D M Co. catalogue, 1898.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and ebony.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Instrument part of a set which includes Dental Museum Collection items 464 to 469.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. More modern instruments than Dental Museum Collection items 456 to 463. Instruments have a similar function but are for gold and amalgam having a lighter handle for finer precision touch. Finger used instead of hand. Very well made instruments, most are named and have ebony, steel or vulcanite handles. Contra angled. Note, some catalogues refer to these instruments (stoppers) as 'pluggers' i.e. see D M Co. catalogue, 1898.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and ebony.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Typical hand stopper with contra angle and serrated end, slight damage to handle. Instrument part of a set of instruments which includes Dental Museum Collection items 464 to 469.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. More modern instruments than Dental Museum Collection items 456 to 463. Instruments have a similar function but are for gold and amalgam having a lighter handle for finer precision touch. Finger used instead of hand. Very well made instruments, most are named and have ebony, steel or vulcanite handles. Contra angled. Note, some catalogues refer to these instruments (stoppers) as 'pluggers' i.e. see D M Co. catalogue, 1898.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and ebony.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Black leather roll with clasp and lock. Stamped with a broad arrow of UK Government with eleven loops. Non of the original instruments remain, however the roll contains a list of the original contents on a printed card. The actual contents at 5 May 2004 is seventeen instruments and includes early filling cavity preparation and scaling instruments with bone, ivory and riveted handles probably dating from the 1850s. The case probably dates from the 1900s.The original roll and its contents were an Army issue to the Medical Services of the Army and were made by Arnold & Sons Surgical Instrument Manufacturer's, Giltspur St. E. C. The roll has been used as a convenient receptacle to store and hold the present mixed collection which includes Dental Museum Collection items 1745 to 1761.

Label in instrument roll reads as follows: "Contents of tooth instrument pouch 1916 pattern. Six forceps nickel plated, numbered and stamped as follows: No 1. Lower incisors, canines, bicuspids and roots Hawke's bill. No 2. Upper molar right. No 3. Upper molar left. No 4. Lower molar Hawke's bill. No 5. Canines, bicuspids and roots, Reade's pattern. No 6. Upper incisors and canines, 1 elevator metal handle, nickel plated. 1 pair of tweezers. 1 probe. Pouch, leather to contain the above."

History of Object

Roll probably came from the Australian College of Dentistry and is likely to have been a donation.

Materials and Finishes

Leather.

References

History / Conservative Dentistry / Restorative Dentistry

Brief Description

Angled scaler with brass ferule on handle. One of seventeen instruments in a leather roll, (Dental Museum Collection item 1744).

History of Object

Scaler probably came from the Australian College of Dentistry and is likely to have been a donation and placed in Dental Museum Collection item 1744 for storage purposes.

Materials and Finishes

Brass and nickel plated steel.

References

For related items see Dental Museum Collection items 1744, 1746 to 1761.
History / Conservative Dentistry / Restorative Dentistry

Brief Description

AngIed ivory handled plugger in two parts and riveted. One of seventeen instruments in a leather roll, (Dental Museum Collection item 1744).

History of Object

Plugger probably came from the Australian College of Dentistry and is likely to have been a donation and placed in Dental Museum Collection item 1744 for storage purposes.

Materials and Finishes

Ivory and nickel plated steel.

References

For related items see Dental Museum Collection items 1744 to 1761.
Conservative Dentistry / Restorative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

Straight, bone handled plugger with a flat sharpened blade, tapering from 16 mm to 12 x 6 mm. One of seventeen instruments in a leather roll, (Dental Museum Collection item 1744).

History of Object

Plugger probably came from the Australian College of Dentistry and is likely to have been a donation and placed in Dental Museum Collection item 1744 for storage purposes.

Materials and Finishes

Bone and nickel plated steel.

References

For related items see Dental Museum Collection items 1744 to 1761.
Conservative Dentistry / Restorative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

Glass pestle with straight parallel sides. Forms a set with Dental Museum Collection item 690.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. Most probably from student's kit.

Materials and Finishes

Glass in rod form.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Curved, bone handled plugger with a flat blade tapering from 16 mm to 12 x 6 mm and a sharpened curved end. The shank has been forged to make a thumb or finger rest. One of seventeen instruments in a leather roll, Dental Museum Collection item 1744.

History of Object

Plugger probably came from the Australian College of Dentistry and is likely to have been a donation and placed in Dental Museum Collection item 1744 for storage purposes.

Materials and Finishes

Bone and nickel plated steel.

References

For related items see Dental Museum Collection items 1744 to 1761.
Conservative Dentistry / Restorative Dentistry

Brief Description

Straight plugger with polished ebony handle and end slightly enlarged and serrated. Probably made in the late 1700s.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963. Part of a set of eight instrument which includes Dental Museum Collection items 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463. The instruments have not been identified from existing catalogues but are similar to illustrations in various texts. They probably pre date gold and amalgam and therefore would have been used on tin, lead and gutta percha.

Materials and Finishes

Ebony and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Hoe type scaler with a flat blade tapering from 16 mm to 12 x 6 mm with a round end. One of seventeen instruments in a leather roll, (Dental Museum Collection item 1744). In use, hoe type instruments were 'pulled' towards the operator.

History of Object

Scaler probably came from the Australian College of Dentistry and is likely to have been a donation and placed in Dental Museum Collection item 1744 for storage purposes.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

For related items see Dental Museum Collection items 1744 to 1761.
Conservative Dentistry / Restorative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

Straight hoe type scaler, flat and tapering from 16 mm to 12 x 6 mm with one straight and one flat end. One of seventeen instruments in a leather roll, (Dental Museum Collection item 1744).

History of Object

Scaler probably came form the Australian College of Dentistry and is likely to have been a donation and placed in Dental Museum Collection item 1744 for storage purposes.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

For related items see Dental Museum Collection items 1744 to 1761.
Conservative Dentistry / Restorative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

Straight hoe scaler, pear shaped and tapering from 16 mm to 12 x 6 mm with a flat and straight end. One of seventeen instruments in a leather roll, (Dental Museum Collection item 1744).

History of Object

Scaler probably came form the Australian College of Dentistry and is likely to have been a donation and placed in Dental Museum Collection item 1744 for storage purposes.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

For related items see Dental Museum Collection items 1744 to 1761.
Conservative Dentistry / Restorative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

Straight hoe scaler, tapering from 16 mm to 12 x 6 mm with a flat and straight end. One of seventeen instruments in a leather roll, (Dental Museum Collection item 1744).

History of Object

Scaler probably came form the Australian College of Dentistry and is likely to have been a donation and placed in Dental Museum Collection item 1744 for storage purposes.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

For related items see Dental Museum Collection items 1744 to 1761.
Conservative Dentistry / Restorative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

Angled hoe scaler, tapering from 16 mm to 12 x 6 mm with a small rounded end. One of seventeen instruments in a leather roll, (Dental Museum Collection item 1744).

History of Object

Scaler probably came form the Australian College of Dentistry and is likely to have been a donation and placed in Dental Museum Collection item 1744 for storage purposes.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

For related items see Dental Museum Collection items 1744 to 1761.
Conservative Dentistry / Restorative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

Chisel type scaler, tapering from 16 mm to 12 x 6 mm with a flat diamond shaped end. One of seventeen instruments in a leather roll, Dental Museum Collection item 1744.

History of Object

Scaler probably came form the Australian College of Dentistry and is likely to have been a donation and placed in Dental Museum Collection item 1744 for storage purposes.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

For related items see Dental Museum Collection items 1744 to 1761.
Conservative Dentistry / Restorative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

Square end scaler, tapering from 16 mm to 12 x 6 mm. One of seventeen instruments in a leather roll, (Dental Museum Collection item 1744).

History of Object

Scaler probably came form the Australian College of Dentistry and is likely to have been a donation and placed in Dental Museum Collection item 1744 for storage purposes.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

For related items see Dental Museum Collection items 1744 to 1761.
Conservative Dentistry / Restorative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

Eight sided plugger. One of seventeen instruments in a leather roll, (Dental Museum Collection item 1744).

History of Object

Plugger probably came form the Australian College of Dentistry and is likely to have been a donation and placed in Dental Museum Collection item 1744 for storage purposes.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

For related items see Dental Museum Collection items 1744 to 1761.
Conservative Dentistry / Restorative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

Angled scaler. One of seventeen instruments in a leather roll, (Dental Museum Collection item 1744).

History of Object

Scaler probably came form the Australian College of Dentistry and is likely to have been a donation and placed in Dental Museum Collection item 1744 for storage purposes.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

For related items see Dental Museum Collection items 1744 to 1761.
Conservative Dentistry / Restorative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

Hoe type scaler with a pointed end. One of seventeen instruments in a leather roll, (Dental Museum Collection item 1744.)

History of Object

Scaler probably came form the Australian College of Dentistry and is likely to have been a donation and placed in Dental Museum Collection item 1744 for storage purposes.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

For related items see Dental Museum Collection items 1744 to 1761.
Conservative Dentistry / Restorative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

Instrument handle in two parts. No instruments. Handle belongs with a set of seventeen instruments housed in a leather roll, (Dental Museum Collection item 1744).

History of Object

Handle probably came form the Australian College of Dentistry and is likely to have been a donation.

Materials and Finishes

Bone and steel.

References

For related items see Dental Museum Collection items 1744 to 1761.
Conservative Dentistry / Restorative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

Typical hand stopper but made in England by E. D. Trey and Sons.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Ebony and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Curved, bone handled plugger with a flat blade tapering from 16 mm to 12 x 6 mm. Has a flat sharp end with a thumb rest. The metal end in the handle is loose. One of seventeen instruments in a leather roll, (Dental Museum Collection item 1744).

History of Object

Plugger probably came from the Australian College of Dentistry and is likely to have been a donation and placed in Dental Museum Collection item 1744 for storage purposes.

Materials and Finishes

Bone and nickel plated steel.

References

For related items see Dental Museum Collection items 1744 to 1761.
Conservative Dentistry / Restorative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

Oil Sterilizer consisting of a metal cylinder with lid and basket. Well made of a non ferrous material. Lid is clamped on tightly by a screw and saddle to prevent oil leaks. Made by the Dental Manufacturing Company, United Kingdom. Comes with instructions which are kept in 'catalogue worksheet' book 1503 to 1666.

History of Object

Sterilizer was given to Professor Down in the 1930s probably as a trade for the possible introduction to the Clinics. At that time hand pieces were not normally sterilised, i.e. 'boiled' as this caused corrosion and damage. The idea was sound but not possible in an institution.

Materials and Finishes

Made of Bronze.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Restorative Dentistry

Brief Description

Heavy wooden stand, stained black for 'ebonised wood', designed to hold six tortoise shell instruments of Gunthorp's pattern. Made in Melbourne Australia by Professor Henry Atkinson.

History of Object

Stand made by Professor Henry Atkinson of very old red gum wood stained with black boot, 'Raven' leather dye and polished.

Materials and Finishes

Handmade of red gum wood and black 'Raven' leather dye.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Lamp handle made of an insulating material wound over with heavy gauge (no. 16) bare wire. The current or light output is varied by sliding a bare metal rign up and down the handle. Part of a kit including Dental Museum Collection items 428, 430, 431 and 432.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Resistance wire, early twisted cotton covered flex and ebonite.

References

For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 428, 430, 431, 432.
See D M Co. catalogue, 1899, p. 100.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry, Dental Prosthetics, Oral Surgery

Brief Description

Globe for Electric Mouth Lamp. Globe is part of a kit including Dental Museum Collection items number 429, 431 and 432 housed in/with item number 428.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 428, 429, 431, 432.
See D M Co. catalogue, 1899, p. 100.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry, Dental Prosthetics, Oral Surgery

Brief Description

Mirror for Electric Mouth Lamp, Dental Museum Collection item number 428. Mirror is part of a kit including Dental Museum Collection items 428, 429, 430, 432.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 428, 429, 430, 432.
See D M Co. catalogue, 1899, p. 100.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry, Dental Prosthetics, Oral Surgery

Brief Description

Shield for Electric Mouth Lamp. Shield is part of a kit including Dental Museum Collection items 428, 429, 430, 431, 432.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 428, 429, 430, 431.
See D M Co. catalogue, 1899, p. 100.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry, Dental Prosthetics, Oral Surgery

Brief Description

Probably a no. 4 rose head bur made of polished steel with a Xylonite handle. Made by Coxeter, London, England. The scaler is part of a set which includes Dental Museum Collection items 433 to 442.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963. This bur was part of a set which was presented to the Museum by Dr Gershon Bennett most probably in the 1940s. The set of instruments is of local and historical interest as the donor and his wife Bertha were important members of both the general and dental communities.

Materials and Finishes

Polished steel and Xylonite.

References

For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 433 to 442.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Single Point Drills

Brief Description

Flat, steel, spear point scaler with a Xylonite handle. Made by Coxeter, London, England. The scaler is part of a set which includes Dental Museum Collection items 433 to 442.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963. This scaler was part of a set which was presented to the Museum by Dr Gershon Bennett most probably in the 1940s. The set of instruments is of local and historical interest as the donor and his wife Bertha were important members of both the general and dental communities.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and Xylonite.

References

For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 433 to 442.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Steel scaler with a spoon shaped end at a forty five degree angle to shank and a Xylonite handle. Made by Coxeter, London, England. The scaler is part of set which includes Dental Museum Collection items 433 to 442.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963. This scaler was part of a set which was presented to the Museum by Dr Gershon Bennett most probably in the 1940s. The set of instruments is of local and historical interest as the donor and his wife Bertha were important members of both the general and dental communities.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and Xylonite.

References

For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 433 to 442.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Steel, curved triangular shaped scaler, made of steel with a Xylonite handle. Made by Coxeter, London, England. The scaler is part of a set which includes Dental Museum Collection items 433 to 442.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963. This scaler was part of a set which was presented to the Museum by Dr Gershon Bennett most probably in the 1940s. The set of instruments is of local and historical interest as the donor and his wife Bertha were important members of both the general and dental communities.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and Xylonite.

References

For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 433 to 442.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Steel graver scaler with diamond point and Xylonite handle. Made by Coxeter, London, England. The scaler is part of a set which includes Dental Museum Collection items 433 to 442.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963. This scaler was part of a set which was presented to the Museum by Dr Gershon Bennett most probably in the 1940s. The set of instruments is of local and historical interest as the donor and his wife Bertha were important members of both the general and dental communities.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and Xylonite.

References

For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 433 to 442.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Typical triangular shaped pull hoe for scaling. Made of steel with a bone handle. Made by Coxeter, London, England. The scaler is part of a set which includes Dental Museum Collection items 433 to 442.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963. This instrument was in the original set but has a bone handle which is unmarked, it is also appears to be older than the other instruments, possible by a decade. This scaler was part of a set which was presented to the Museum by Dr Gershon Bennett most probably in the 1940s. The set of instruments is of local and historical interest as the donor and his wife Bertha were important members of both the general and dental communities.

NB. An original 'Coxeter' instrument was found 29 June 1995, it was numbered and placed in the set

Materials and Finishes

Bone and steel.

References

For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 433 to 442.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Push type scaler with curved, chisel shaped steel end and Xylonite handle. Made by Coxeter, London, England. The scaler is part of a set which includes Dental Museum Collection items 433 to 442.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963. This scaler was part of a set which was presented to the Museum by Dr Gershon Bennett most probably in the 1940s. The set of instruments is of local and historical interest as the donor and his wife Bertha were important members of both the general and dental communities.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and Xylonite.

References

For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 433 to 442.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Typical contra angled plugger with polished ebony handle. Slight damage at blade joint with space at ferrule. Probably made in the late 1700s.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963. Part of a set of eight instrument which includes Dental Museum Collection items 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463. The instruments have not been identified from existing catalogues but are similar to illustrations in various texts. They probably pre date gold and amalgam and therefore would have been used on tin, lead and gutta percha.

Materials and Finishes

Ebony and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Three sided, diamond point scaler, that is a scaler with a three sided point as opposed to a diamond scaler which has four cutting edges. Made by Coxeter, London, England. The scaler is part of a set which includes Dental Museum Collection items 433 to 442.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963. This scaler was part of a set which was presented to the Museum by Dr Gershon Bennett most probably in the 1940s. The set of instruments is of local and historical interest as the donor and his wife Bertha were important members of both the general and dental communities.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and Xylonite.

References

For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 433 to 442.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Plugger with polished ebony handle and end curved at right angles. Probably made in the late 1700s.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963. Part of a set of eight instrument which includes Dental Museum Collection items 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463. The instruments have not been identified from existing catalogues but are similar to illustrations in various texts. They probably pre date gold and amalgam and therefore would have been used on tin, lead and gutta percha.

Materials and Finishes

Ebony and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Three bottles with natural corks containing (A). Course Silex, (B). Fire Clay, (C). Fine Lining Fire Clay. Made by S.S. White, Dental Manufacturing Company, USA.

History of Object

These three items were essential in porcelain work for maintenance of the electric furnace and were often included with the original purchase.

Materials and Finishes

Silica. glass and cork.

References

Conservative Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Large bottles of (A) Powder & (B) Liquid of Imperial Zinc Copper Cement. Made by A. P. Fox Speciality and Co., Meridian Street Indianapolis, Ind., USA. Used for artificial porcelain fillings.

History of Object

Bottles came from the Conservative Clinics in the very early days of The Australian College of Dentistry, Clinics and the Dental Hospital.

Materials and Finishes

Liquid and powder zinc copper cement, glass.

References

Conservative Dentistry / Prosthetic Dentistry.

Brief Description

Bundle of light brown fibrous material, possibly bark. Tooth brush may have come from Morocco.

History of Object

Tooth brush came from Dr. P. Richardson. Called 'siwa' by Arabs. From 'Arrak', tree roots. Ash catalogue lists this material as from Arabia or Sudan and refers to it as 'al arak'

Materials and Finishes

Plant.

References

See correspondence from Dr. P. Richardson, 5 December 1994.
Historical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Plugger with eight sided handle probably made of vulcanite, has a circular point 1.0 mm in diameter.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Vulcanite and steel

References

See D M Co. catalogue, 1898.
Clinical / Conservative / Historical

Brief Description

Plugger with eight sided vulcanite handle. Has a large circular end, 12.0 mm in diameter and a double angled shaft. Used for 'gutta-percha' work for smoothing large areas. Not illustrated in 1898 catalogue

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Vulcanite and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Typical copper amalgam heating tray with eight sided vulcanite handle. Appears in most dental catalogues.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Vulcanite and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Two partitioned card boxes containing crowns of a stainless steel 'Chrome Alloy' and a list of contents. Original box contained two crowns of each size, more than two thirds of the original contents remain. Made by Rocky Mountain Metal Products Co., Denver Colorado.

History of Object

Crowns came from Dr. Eric Wollff.

Materials and Finishes

Stainless 'Chrome' Alloy.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Three different types of gold foil boxes (empty). (A). SSW Pack's crystal foil cylinder with clear end to view contents. (B). Morgan Hastings, (card cylinder), extra pliable burnish gold cylinders (C). Card box with glass cylinder, S. S. White (Pack's) gold cylinders. Gold foil was made by S. S. White Co., Morgan Hasting and Co. Philadelphia, USA and S. S. White Dental Manufacturing Company, USA.

History of Object

Boxes came from a large box of material form the estate of Dr. E. M. Wollff. There were many of these empty containers, three were selected as examples. The relatively large number of boxes indicates that Dr. E. M. Wollff was a highly competent operator.

Materials and Finishes

Card and glass.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Restorative Dentistry

Brief Description

Double ended burnisher in 'Lustra' stainless steel with a large spoon (2.0 cm in diameter) and a pear shaped burnisher. Made by Ash, England after 1950.

History of Object

Burnisher came from Professor A Grant and may have been a 'trade' gift.

Materials and Finishes

Stainless steel.

References

Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

A very well made series of eight instruments with polished ebony handles of a size to fit the palm of the hand. With ferrule, angled shaft and an end 1.0 mm in diameter. Probably made in the late 1700s.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963. Illustrations of this instrument and the other seven items in the series (Dental Museum Collection items 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463), have not been found in any catalogues to date. The instrument handles are typical of those found on the tools of craftsmen through the ages, engravers, clock and gun makers etc. They fit the hand and give fine control under maximum force. The instruments in P. Fauchard's 'Le Chirurgien Dentiste' have a similar handle.

Materials and Finishes

Ebony and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Double ended burnisher with polished ebony handle. This shape can be seen in instruments today. Probably made in the late 1700s.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963. Part of a series of eight instruments which includes Dental Museum Collection items 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463. The instruments have not been identified from existing catalogues but are similar to illustrations in various texts. They probably pre date gold and amalgam and therefore would have been used on tin, lead and gutta percha.

Materials and Finishes

Ebony and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Chisel ended scaler with head angled at about 45 degrees. Has a polished ebony handle. Probably made in the late 1700s.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963. Part of a set of eight instrument which includes Dental Museum Collection items 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463. The instruments have not been identified from existing catalogues but are similar to illustrations in various texts. They probably pre date gold and amalgam and therefore would have been used on tin, lead and gutta percha.

Materials and Finishes

Ebony and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Straight handled dentimeter, 6.0 mm in diameter with transverse hole at one end and stud for measuring wire. Handle is made of ebony or vulcanite/ebonite. Instrument used to determine root diameter. A short length of soft wire was secured to the post and the free end passed through the hole and a loop formed. The loop was passed over the root, the handle rotated to twist and tighten the wire. The loop was then removed, cut and straightened with the length giving the exact circumference of the tooth.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics / Historical

Brief Description

Straight, chisel end, steel, scaler with Xylonite handle. Scaler appears to have been sharpened for use. Made by Coxeter, London, England. The scaler is part of a set which includes Dental Museum Collection items 433 to 442.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963. This scaler was part of a set which was presented to the Museum by Dr Gershon Bennett most probably in the 1940s. The set of instruments is of local and historical interest as the donor and his wife Bertha were important members of both the general and dental communities.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and Xylonite

References

For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 433 to 442.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Steel handle with riveted side pieces of Xylonite. Instruments are pushed in and locked and prevented from turning by a reduction of the end by a half. Handle is on a circular stand (ebony?) with fourteen instruments for cavity preparation, stopping and plugging.

History of Object

Steel Xylonite.

Materials and Finishes

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, in 1963. Single instruments were found over a period of time and fitted to handle. Most of the instruments of this type are 'cone socket' and screw into the handle. This may be a cheaper version for the traveling dentist.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Cavity Preparation

Brief Description

Typical hand stopper but made in Engand by E. D. Trey and Sons.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Typical all cord Doriot type dental foot engine.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

See catalogues for foot engines.
Equipment / Clinical

Brief Description

Typical dental drill with cable arm.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Equipment / Clinical

Brief Description

Typical surgery cabinet c.1850. Free standing cabinet with Walnut veneer, and thirteen draws in all, each with a brass knob. Has one long draw at the bottom and above this five on each side and then two above these. Below the bench top is a pullout working area showing much evidence of filing, particularly at the right hand front corner. Cabinet contained odd orthodontic bits and pieces and was presented by Mrs. Wunderly in memory of her husband Dr Jack W. Wunderly. Evidence of much wear and tear by filing on pull out section. Good example of dental cabinet maker's art

History of Object

Cabinet came from Mrs. Wunderly who presented it from Dr. Jack Wunderly's estate to the Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

Wood, walnut veneer, brass knobs.

References

Clinical / Equipment / Orthodontic

Brief Description

Early 'Sterling' air rotor on stand with foot control and connection to air line etc.

History of Object

Obtained from the Dental Hospital clinics. Was used as a free standing machine in the early days of air rotors and was not introduced to hospital clinics until 1963 after two earlier models had been given to the Hospital Conservative Department by the Ladies Auxiliary before The College left Spring Street.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Equipment / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Sterling air rotor unit similar to Dental Museum Collection item 523, but made to fit over bracket arm of table and thus be a simple addition that would not take up floor space.

History of Object

Used in the Department of Conservative Dentistry, the University of Melbourne clinics for two to three years after 1963. Supplied by A D Co (local).

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Equipment / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Simple wooden square stool for holding student's cabinet and/or spittoon. Was also used in Prosthetics for instruments etc. Locally made and mainly painted white.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. May be seen in the earliest photos of the Conservative Clinic, Australian College of Dentistry, Spring Street.

Materials and Finishes

Painted wood.

References

Clinical / Equipment / Conservative Dentistry / Prosthetic Dentistry

Brief Description

Surgery stool, circular with red plush top. Height adjustable on single column by means of a screw. Painted black

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. Painted black all over, cleaned up to show original nickel plating still in good condition. When mechanism freed of paint it too was in good operating condition. Tear in top repaired by patch from underside. Shown at recent congress.

Materials and Finishes

Black paint, nickel plated steel and red plush.

References

See D M Co. catalogue, 1898.
Clinical / Equipment / Conservative Dentistry / Prosthetic Dentistry

Brief Description

Heavily made post puller. The outer jaws clamp onto the post while thumb screw moves fixture on to tooth and pulls out post as more pressure is applied. Similar to Dental Museum Collection item 505 but in slightly better condition.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Prosthetic Dentistry

Brief Description

Special single ended tungsten burnisher for use with 'synthetic' filling materials. Shape of instrument standard for this type.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Steel with tungsten end.

References

See Ash 1900.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Standard shaped burnisher with tungsten end, for use with 'synthetic' materials. Larger than Dental Museum Collection item 532.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Tungsten.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Standard shaped tungsten burnisher with double end, one flat one round. For use with 'synthetic' materials.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Tungsten.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Dental unit S. S. White no. 7 complete with engine, light, spittoon and bracket table. Part of Dental Museum Collection item 510

History of Object

Gift from Southern Dental Industries.

Materials and Finishes

References

See photo with Museum Catalogue Worksheet.
Equipment / Clinical

Brief Description

Narrow instrument with small hole 0.5 mm in diameter at right angles to 3.0 mm shank. For measuring and determining root circumference. Made by the Amalgamated Dental Trade Distrubutors, England.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Crown puller with hammer type sliding weight.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

See Ash, D M Co.and S.S. White catalogues for similar instruments.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics.

Brief Description

Very well made (precision) clamp for holding platinum foil former when building a crown. Spring operated and hand held. Made in USA.

History of Object

Found in box with Dental Museum Collection item 1885 (Vibrator). Listed in Clev Dent Catalogue 1974 as 'Dr. F.R. Felcher's Porcelain Roof Former'. Not cited in texts of the period.

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Laboratory / Dental Mechanics / Crowns

Brief Description

De Trey type octagonal handled scaler, with brass attachment for steel instrument. Very well made.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass and steel.

References

See, Ash catalogue 1899, Ash catalogue 1908, S.S. White catalogue 1912/13 and D M Co. catalogue 1912.
Clinical / Restorative Dentistry

Brief Description

Ebony handled (flat oval) gingival scaler with delicate half moon end, ground and sharpened to fit cervix of tooth. Has a brass ferrule.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Ebony and brass.

References

See, Ash catalogue 1899, Ash catalogue 1908, S.S. White catalogue 1912/13 and D M Co. catalogue 1912.
Clinical / Restorative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

Excavator with a carved mother of pearl handle in the form of a large fish swallowing a smaller one head first. Very detailed with scales and fins. Eye of large fish is a small ruby like stone which has a central hole drilled part way through. Large fish holds in its curved back tail a facetted gold and silver mounted semi precious stone, slightly worn as it is the highpoint of the handle when laid down. A hole has been drilled through the handle about its mid point. The working end is very well made of steel, highly polished end of tapering octagonal section. Secured in the handle with a gold ferrule. Overall length 14.5 cm, handle 8.5 x 2 cm tapering to 1.0 cm. Largest stone 4 mm, smallest 1 mm. Made in USA.

History of Object

Excavator came with other instruments from the Odontological Society of Victoria.

Materials and Finishes

Mother of pear, precious stones, steel and gold.

References

Bennion, E., Antique Dental Instruments, Sotheby’s Publications, London, 1986.
Clinical / Restorative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

Multipurpose instrument with ivory section handle riveted on. End made to take various instruments held in a conical cavity and prevented from turning by locking with a flat end. Present instrument scaler or excavator. Well made.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Ivory and steel.

References

Clinical / Restorative Dentistry

Brief Description

Typical early sand type egg timer in turned, box wood frame. Cylindrical in shape.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. Similar timers were used to check the setting time or mixing time of various materials for fillings or impressions.

Materials and Finishes

Wood and glass.

References

Clinical / Historical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Turned box wood bottle with long slender neck screwed into base. Small hole through neck. Unique design.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Turned box wood.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Typical turned box wood bottle in three pieces, cap, neck (removable for filling), and base. Has screwed joints. Bottle used for holding and dispensing drops of mercury for amalgam fillings.

History of Object

Turned box wood.

Materials and Finishes

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. Used in operative technique teaching lab in College at Spring Street.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Similar to Dental Museum Collection item 677 but different in shape. As mercury reacts with most metals and glass, it was difficult at the time (1880s), to produce and manipulate leak proof containers that could dispense mercury on a drop by drop basis. Box wood could be turned, drilled and threaded. Joints were very easily made leak proof by turning or cutting threads on the parts.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Turned box wood.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Similar to Dental Museum Collection item 678 but well used. Has some mercury staining.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Turned box wood.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Pestle used for amalgam preparation. Shape follows that of early larger impliments with large bulb for grinding and narrow handle. One off.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Cast glass.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Small pestle for amalgam preparation. Shaped with large bulb for grinding and a narrow handle. Similar to Dental Museum Collection item 680 but half the size. Made of opaque glass. For use with Dental Museum Collection item 688.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. As amalgam fillings (silver tin and mercury were a universal form of dental treatment the instruments and materials made by the different manufacturers are similar. See the catalogues of Ash, D M Co, S.S. White etc. from 1889 on.

Materials and Finishes

Cast glass.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Italian Army dental case, model 1923, made of walnut wood. Handle, clasps locks and key have been separated from the case. Base and lid both split and warped. Base has nine partitions for nine forceps and two elevators, left and right. Fitted with removable tray containing water syringe, thirteen hand instruments, two pairs of dressing tweezers, spirit lamp, all metal hypodermic syringe in metal case, spanners etc. Label in lid of case lists contents in Italian. All instruments in good condition. Contents are registered as numbers 204 to 213 in the Dental Museum Collection.

History of Object

Case came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. The following information is contained on a museum label accompanying the case:

"This Italian Army Field Dental Unit Kit was sent to The Superintendent Dental Hospital of Melbourne from Col. J. E. Down, A. D. M.S. (Dental) A. I. F. HQ., Abroad. Presented by Major Arthur Prytz."

Materials and Finishes

Handmade of wood (walnut).

References

Clinical / Oral Surgery / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Instrument for carving and trimming the periphery of a root. Shape prevents damage to the peridental membrane. Made in England by C. Ash & Sons.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Steel.

References

See Ash 1900, fig. 3.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry.

Brief Description

Scaler with flat Xylonite handle and turned shank with hollowed end.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Xylonite and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Typical Doriot handpiece, made in the USA.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Straight handled dentimeter, 6.0 mm in diameter with transverse hole at one end and stud. For measuring wire. Handle is made of ebony or vulcanite/ebonite. Instrument used to determine root diameter. A short length of soft wire was secured to the post and the free end passed through the hole and a loop formed. The loop was passed over the root, the handle rotated to twist and tighten the wire. The loop was then removed, cut and straightened with the length giving the exact circumference of the tooth.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Ebony and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Prosthetics / Historical

Brief Description

Straight handled dentimeter, 6.0 mm in diameter with transverse hole at one end but no stud. Uncertain whether stud is missing or this instrument is designed without one. For measuring wire. Handle is made of ebony or vulcanite ebonite. Instrument used to determine root diameter. A short length of soft wire was secured to the post and the free end passed through the hole and a loop formed. The loop was passed over the root, the handle rotated to twist and tighten the wire. The loop was then removed, cut and straightened with the length giving the exact circumference of the tooth.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics / Historical

Brief Description

Scaler with heavy eight sided handle of ebony with metal screw chucks in handle. Each bit is interchangeable by means of a tommy bar and hole. A well made instrument typical of similar instruments found in early D M Co. and Ash catalogues

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Ebony and steel.

References

See D M Co. and Ash catalogues.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics / Historical

Brief Description

Scaler with heavy eight sided ebony handle with metal screw chucks. Each bit is interchangeable by means of a tommy bar and hole. A well made instrument typical of similar instruments found in early D M Co. and Ash catalogues.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Ebony and steel.

References

See D M Co. and Ash catalogues.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics / Historical

Brief Description

Scaler with heavy eight sided ebony handle with metal screw chuck. Each bit is interchangeable by means of a tommy bar and hole. A well made instrument typical of similar instruments found in early D M Co. and Ash catalogues.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Ebony and steel.

References

See D M Co. and Ash catalogues.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics / Historical

Brief Description

Scaler with heavy eight sided ebony handle with metal screw chuck. Each bit is interchangeable by means of a tommy bar and hole. A well made instrument typical of similar instruments found in early D M Co. and Ash catalogues.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Ebony and steel.

References

See D M Co. and Ash catalogues.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry, Prosthetics, Historical

Brief Description

Scaler with eight sided ebony handle, a metal screw in chuck and a sharp curved half moon end. Typical standard shaped scaler handle with replaceable ends.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Ebony and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Scaler with eight sided ebony handle, a metal screw in chuck and a sharp curved half moon end at right angles to shank. Typical standard shaped scaler handle with replaceable ends.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Ebony and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry, Historical

Brief Description

Scaler with ebony handle similar to Dental Museum Collection items 481 and 482.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Ebony and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Small scaler with eight sided ebony handle, screw in chuck and chisel type end. Chuck loose in ebonite shows (revealing) the method of construction. Instrument of excellent workmanship

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Ebony and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Typical scaler with eight sided ebony handle, screw in chuck, a very fine flexible end, similar to a dental probe. Approximately 0.75 mm in diameter.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Ebony and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

'Elaborate' Ritter Dental Unit, brown in colour with three instrument control gauges complete with glass spray bottles, engine, foot control, bracket table, light. Has AC - DC converter on the back.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963 and came with a box of fittings.

Materials and Finishes

References

See Ritter catalogues for details.
Equipment / Historical / Clinical

Brief Description

Scaler with round bone handle (split) and a forged and turned shank. Early well made instrument.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Bone and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Typical hand stopper but made in England by E. D. Trey and Sons. Dental Museum Collection items 470, 471 and 472 are probably more recent than Dental Museum Collection items 464 to 469

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Small scaler with eight sided Xylonite handle and steel blade, triangular shape in cross section, an 'Hoe' type of instrument. Similar to set presented by Dr Gershon Bennett, Dental Museum Collection items 434 to 442.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Xylonite and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Plugger with eight sided Xylonite handle and straight fine point, 1.0 mm in diameter.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Xylonite and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Plugger with eight sided Xylonite handle and straight fine point, 1.5 mm in diameter

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Xylonite and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Typical scaler with eight sided Xylonite handle and graver diamond point.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Xylonite and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Typical scaler with eight sided Xylonite handle and thin spear point.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Xylonite and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Typical dental file used for tooth cleaning, smoothing and cavity preparation. Has one smooth side. Before the introduction of the dental engine in the mid 1800s, the file was the only instrument available for smoothing and removing enamel or dentine.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Burnisher with eight sided ebonite handle and an egg head or pear head burnisher.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. Given by Dr. Tim Holder who obtained Dental Museum Collection items 496, 497, 498 and 499 from and elderly, locally qualified dentist.

Materials and Finishes

Ebonite and steel.

References

See correspondence from Dr. E. Jeffries. As of 17 March 2003, Dr. E. Jeffries' letter has not yet been found.
For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 497, 498 and 499.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Typical medium point plugger with eight sided ebonite handle. Instrument has three file cuts in the handle.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. Given by Dr. Tim Holder who obtained Dental Museum Collection items number 496, 497, 498 and 499 from and elderly, locally qualified dentist.

Materials and Finishes

Ebonite and steel.

References

See correspondence from Dr. E. Jeffries. As of 17 March 2003, Dr. E. Jeffries' letter has not yet been found.
For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 496, 498 and 499.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Typical plugger with eight sided ebonite handle but a finer point. Instrument has three file cuts in the handle.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. Given by Dr. Tim Holder who obtained Dental Museum Collection items number 496, 497, 498 and 499 from and elderly, locally qualified dentist.

Materials and Finishes

Ebonite and steel.

References

See correspondence from Dr. E. Jeffries. As of 17 March 2003, Dr. E. Jeffries' letter has not yet been found.
For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 496, 497 and 499.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Heavy plugger, typical in design, with eight sided ebonite handle. Point 1.5 mm in diameter. Instrument has three file cuts in the handle, and could possibly come from the student kit.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963. Given by Dr. Tim Holder who obtained Dental Museum Collection items number 496, 497, 498 and 499 from and elderly, locally qualified dentist.

Materials and Finishes

Ebonite and steel

References

See correspondence from Dr. E. Jeffries. As of 17 March 2003, Dr. E. Jeffries' letter has not yet been found.
For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 496, 497 and 498.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Typical plugger with a small handle, split to allow shank to be withdrawn, thereby revealing construction. Has a chisel end.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Large nickel plated pliers with cutter, adjustable to four positions. For a similar item see 'Aesculp 9th Edition', p. 245 D4717 Justi. This item however is much older.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

See Aesculp 9th Edition, p. 245 D4717 Justi.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Heavily made post puller. The outer jaws clamp onto the post while thumb screw moves fixture onto tooth and pulls out post as more pressure is applied.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

A long slender scaler with straight parallel eight sided handle. Has a steel end 1.0 mm in width.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Ebony and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Hand operated single point drill with cylindrical cutter, a brass ferrule and ebony handle. Larger model than Dental Museum Collection items 292 and 293. Well made drill used for enlarging the root canal for a dowel post or collar..

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Hand made of ebony and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

Right angle handpiece with straight shank and fluted ebonite grip. Has a standard bur catch with no. 7 slip joint. Made by C. Ash Sons and Company, England. The no. 7 slip joint was an ingenious method of attaching handpieces to the dental engine in a quick and effective way to ensure a positive drive. It was an accepted universal method.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and ebonite.

References

See Ash 1910.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Round mechanical clock with its face divided into temperature ranges 'high', 'medium' and 'low'. For use with a S. S. White porcelain furnace without a pyrometer. Clock gives indication of time required to reach desired temperature. Made by S. S. White, USA.

History of Object

Clock came form The Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

References

Conservative Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics / Technical

Brief Description

Portable head rest with attachments for fitting to a general domestic type of chair. Very similar to the head rest illustrated in Ash catalogue 1899, p. C 24.

History of Object

Head rest came from The Australian College of Dentistry and was used for school camps etc. and at 711 Elizabeth Street in research projects, visiting schools and homes.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated metal and plush fabric

References

Oral Surgery / Dental Prosthetics / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Student instrument cabinet with three full and eight half width drawers and top rails for medicament bottles. Cabinet is lockable with a removable front and has draws of different depths to hold various instruments. Has side carrying handles, wood knobs possible made of walnut and is complete with most instruments.

History of Object

Cabinet came from Dr. Allin Bok Leong, a student then staff member in the Australian College of Dentistry, University of Melbourne Prosthetics Department.

Materials and Finishes

Wood.

References

Clinical Conservative Dentistry / Teaching

Brief Description

Metal box containing all fittings (electric foot control, air water pipes and connections) for operating an air driven handpiece with a special clamp for fitting over the arm of the bracket table of unit. The controls were attached to the moving arm (F & R(?)) of the electric motor and cold be operated by the dentist without moving the foot. Made and supplied by a local Ash company.

History of Object

The Australian College of Dentistry was slow to acknowledge air rotors and little thought had been given to their use or installation in the new building. Some Spring Street units were modified to take air rotor equipment and others had this type of arm attachment. Changes were occurring so rapidly in this field that it was difficult for supplies to keep up. This attachment later became available as a free standing unit for air rotors alone. Air was supplied by a separate compressor.

Materials and Finishes

Aluminium and Stainless Steel standard fittings.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Typical foot motor with cord drive to cable arm about 75.0 cm in length with No.7 slip joint and a straight hand piece. This was a student issue type engine.

History of Object

Engine came from the Australian College of Dentistry. This was the type used by the students and also staff in some areas. When the move to 711 Elizabeth Street occurred in 1963, most units were electrified but the students still used foot engines. In 'Operative Technique' the students could not be trusted with 'high speed', hence no air rotors in clinics used by students (Spring Street 1962).

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical Restorative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

Electric engine made by Columbia for wall mounting. Has extended adjustable arm, trombone fitting, usual foot control with forward and reverse multi speed and a wall connecting box. All cord drive. Four pieces.

History of Object

From a note with the equipment the engine originally came from the practice of Horie Willis on Collins Street. The practice was taken over by Mr. Frank Johnston who donated the equipment to the Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

References

See Ash catalogue 1912, S.S. White catalogue and D M Co. catalogue, 1912 . The illustrations show general arrangement of engine, but present specimen is more modern i.e. trombone arm.

Clinical Conservative Dentistry / Restorative Dentistry

Brief Description

A very well made table of bur walnut. Table has four draws with sliding and removable inserts and two draws which can be opened from either side. Table has a fitted plated glass polished top and sits on a long, adjustable, wall mounted arm and can be rotated. Cast iron attachment. Made by the Cleveland Dental Manufacturing Company, USA.

History of Object

Engine originally came from the practice of Horie Willis on Collins Street. The practice was taken over by Mr. Frank Johnston who donated the equipment to the Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

Cast iron.

References

See Ash catalogue 1908, p C 23.
Clinical / Restorative Dentistry

Brief Description

Bracket table with opal glass top, long bevelled mirror sides, (two on opposite sides), four small draws and one large draw. Made of plain wood with cast iron attachments for fitting to the dental chair. Lid is missing from bur section.

History of Object

Table came from the Australian College of Dentistry. It is a cheaper model than Dental Museum Collection item 1565 but the workmanship is nevertheless excellent.

Materials and Finishes

Wood, cast iron and glass

References

See Ash catalogue 1908, p C 23 for a similar item
Clinical / Restorative Dentistry

Brief Description

Bracket table similar to Dental Museum Collection items 1564 & 1565 with an arm for attachment to spittoon stand. Table is of superior quality and made of bur walnut. Has a hinged cover to one section, four draws and an attachment for stand.

History of Object

Table came from the Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

Wood.

References

Clinical / Restorative Dentistry

Brief Description

A very well made small four draw cabinet with carrying handle centre top and box comb joints. Drawers with brass knobs, have split pin holders for crowns, total of approximately 300. The lowest tray has four sections for crown pins or posts. Ivorine label reads: 'DAVIS CROWNS MANUFACTURED BY CONSOLIDATED DENTAL MANUFACTURING CO' with two monograms. Under each crown are the mold and shade details.

History of Object

Cabinet came from Dr. E. M. Wollff.

Materials and Finishes

Polished wood.

References

Restorative Dentistry / Conservative Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Drill with rose head no. 6, ebony handle, steel shank and brass ferrule. One of a set of three well made drills, see Dental Museum Collection items numbers 293 and 294 for similar objects.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Hand forged and turned, steel and ebony.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

Bottle, three ounce, of special cleaning and lubricating oil for handpieces. Instructions read " run until all old oil pumice, and saliva have been removed". Made by Brophy Laboratories, Santa Monica, California. Distributed by J. L Brown & Company Melbourne.

History of Object

Possibly a free sample.

Materials and Finishes

Glass bottle and oil.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Prosthetic

Brief Description

Small inverted cone or possibly a worn larger drill. See Dental Museum Collection items 293 and 294 for similar objects.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry but may have come from an early Odontological Society of Victoria collection.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

A. Unopened box of Globe copper amalgam made by Ash in the United Kingdom.
B. Unopened box of Clover and Goode copper amalgam, made in Melbourne Victoria.
C. Sample pack of S. S. White copper amalgam, made in the USA.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Restorative

Brief Description

Hand drill with eight sided ebony handle. End broken or plugger

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963

Materials and Finishes

Hand made of ebony and steel

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Hand drill made of steel witih No 6 rose head with white, now off white, eight sided bone handle. Shorter than Dental Museum Collection item number 292, no ferrule.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963

Materials and Finishes

Hand made of ebony and steel

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Hand drill made of steel with pear shaped No 5 (?). Drill has a turned end and a coarse hand cut knurl similar to 'file cut', eight sided handle. (?)

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963

Materials and Finishes

Hand made of steel

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Single point steel hand drill with no 3 rose head and a plain round handle

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963

Materials and Finishes

Steel

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Single point, steel hand drill, with no. 4 rose head drill bit or bur and a plain round handle. Possibly nickel plated. Made by S.S. White, Dental Manufacturing Company.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated (?) steel.

References

See Dental Museum Collection item 301 for a related object.
See S. S. White catalogue, 1912/13, no. 6.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Single point, steel hand drill, with eight sided handle and inverted cone drill bit or bur. Made by S.S. White, Dental Manufacturing Company. For a related object see Dental Museum Collection item 300, drills may have come from a matched set.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

See Dental Museum Collection item 300 for a related object.
See S. S. White catalogue, 1912/13, no. 9.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry Dentistry

Brief Description

Single point, hand drill made of steel with an octagonal handle. Drill has a rusty small head which is either a no. 3 rose head or a worn larger inverted cone. Made in England by C. Ash and Sons.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. According to the Amalgamated Dental Company's catalogue, this type of instrument was only made to special order in 1898. Ebony handled drills probably pre date the foot engine drill, c.1850.

Materials and Finishes

Hand made of steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Hand trephine drill with 5 mm. (diameter) cutting head mounted on a flexible shaft made of closely wound spring to operate in confined areas. Has an all steel hexagonal handle and a nickel plated hollow head with cross drilled escape holes. Drill was used to open out the neck of the tooth root to receive the collar of the crown post.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Hand operated dental tooth drilling machine with universal joint to turn square shanked drill. Has a hollow handle with a screw cap to hold spare drills, made of Xylonite. Operative handles missing, replaced with bone one for demonstrations purposes by Professor Henry F. Atkinson in 1992. Present bit and nut by Henry F. Atkinson.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Made of steel, bone and Xylonite.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Ratchet operated drill. Finger pressure on the operating arm turns the bit which is held in place by knurled brass nut (by HFA). Action reverses. Original bit with thread close to 6 B.A. Complicated and very well made instrument with ebonite handle. Much use shown by wear of knurls on handle.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. Excellent and valuable specimen.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and ebonite with evidence of much hand work.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Hand operated right angle handpiece with cross shaft to turn bur. Finger rest over bur to apply pressure. Active end with catch and chuck, appears relatively modern, with a standard commercial head. Handpiece may be a special 'one off' product or home made for a special purpose.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and brass.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Handpiece with right angle head with ebonite finger grip. Has a collet with nut for holding bur which would have to be a straight shank. Similar to no. 3 in D M Co. catalogue, 1898 with cap over collet head. One of the earlier models in the collection.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and ebonite.

References

See D M Co. catalogue 1898 and Ash catalogue 1908, no. 3.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Boxed set of instruments including one handle with a universal end clamp to hold one of seven contoured end pieces. Made by Ash and the Amalgamated Dental Co., England.

History of Object

Set came from a private practitioner.

Materials and Finishes

Plated steel.

References

Restorative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

Single point hand drill which may have been an original wheel type of bur or possibly a very worn rose head no. 4. See Dental Museum Collection item 292 for similar objects.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963

Materials and Finishes

Hand made from ebony and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

Well made spoon with wooden handle, brass ferrule and oval bowl 6.5 cm in length. Made in England.

History of Object

Possibly came from private practice to the Australian College of Dentistry, but more likely to have come from the original collection of the Odontological Society of Victoria.

Materials and Finishes

Wood and steel.

References

See Ash 1899, fig. 2.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Gartell's loop punch used for making attachments in metal plates for vulcanite. The size of the loop or projection may be varied with the adjusting screw.

History of Object

Loop punch came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963 where it had been used as late as the 1950s in plate making.

Materials and Finishes

Forged steel.

References

See Ash catalogue 1899, p. M 54.
Technical / Workroom

Brief Description

Vertical cabinet with 'roll door' made up of many strips, comprises eighty-four compartments for boxes, (six each), of burs. 'Solia'. Made by C. Ash and Son. Much used.

History of Object

Cabinet probably came from private practice to the Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

Wood.

References

Conservative Dentistry /Teaching

Brief Description

Electric Furnace made by S S White with a typical early 1899 type furnace, with exposed electrical fittings and separate pyrometer.

History of Object

Furnace was donated by Dr. Tony Woodhouse. This furnace was one of the earliest used in Melbourne for porcelain work.

Materials and Finishes

References

See Dental Museum Collection items 448, 822 and 1519 for similar furnaces.
Conservative Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory - Work Room / Porcelain

Brief Description

Head rest with clamps and rods to attach to a kitchen chair for home treatment.

History of Object

Head rest originally came from The Australian College of Dentistry and was found in the junk store at Villiers Street.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel frame with webbing attachments.

References

See Ash catalogue 1899, p. C 24.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Equipment used for producing direct current at up to one amp for electro-plating with copper small dental dies. Contains two circuits with variable resistors and ammeters 0-1 AMP. Made by Hanau Engineering, New York, USA.

History of Object

Equipment came from The Australian College of Dentistry via Dr. W. J. Tuckfield. Dr. Tuckfield was very Americanised after his visit there and would obtain and experiment with any new equipment. He had a very close association with Hanau through articulators. There is a demonstration board made by him which includes electrodes and specimens of his work.

Materials and Finishes

References

Key Associations: Tuckfield Teaching and Specimens.
Conservative Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics / Research

Brief Description

Glass spirit (methyl) lamp with cap and wick, used on a bracket table or bench. Typical in design. There are at least six other different lamps in the collection.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Technical

Brief Description

Typical black horn head mallet with wooden handle.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. Mallet was used until the early 1950s for swaging plates in German Silver as a technical exercise by students. The mallet was part of a kit and used for all purposes. It was eliminated by Professor Henry Atkinson in the early 1950s when swaging and sand casting were no longer an exercise.

Materials and Finishes

Horn and wood.

References

Technical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Typical angle head mouth mirror with ebonite handle. Part of a set of instruments stored in a leatherette roll, Dental Museum Collection item 416.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Ebonite and brass.

References

See Dental Museum Collection items 412 to 416 for related objects.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Typical Amalgam carrier. Made in Germany.

History of Object

Item came from a private practitioner.

Materials and Finishes

Stainless steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Spring controlled Amalgam carrier operated with finger lever. Similar to 'Ash Catalogue 1898', fig. 4.

History of Object

Found in a box of instruments from the Australian College of Dentistry in Spring Street. At the time, 1980s, the carrier was the only example of this type seen. Rusty when found but cleaned and restored to working order. Other specimens in better condition have been found since.

Materials and Finishes

References

See Ash 1898, fig. 4.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Swiss made Hampel's type amalgam carrier, with elegant curved body. Made of cast aluminium, stainless steel or plated curved end.?

History of Object

Item came from a private practitioner.

Materials and Finishes

Aluminium and stainless steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Typical Hampel's type amalgam carrier with adjustment to the travel of the plunger in order to vary the quantity of material picked up.

History of Object

Item came from a private practitioner.

Materials and Finishes

Made from stainless steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Collection of Hospital patient cards and student notes from the Conservative Department. Some named and dated. Note 'pulp canal filling exercises'. Date 26 April 1950. Reg No 2530 /50.
Documents include the following:

1. Examination chart Dental School University of Melbourne, completed 26 April 1950.
2. Examination chart Dental School University of Melbourne blank.
3. Post cards, Appointments, one ½d stamp for return to The Dental Hospital of Melbourne,
193 Spring Street, Melbourne C.1.
4. Examination sheets (x6) blank, unused.
5. Requisition slip for patient, Australian College of Dentistry.
6. Transfer slips for patients, 'book', stapled.
7. Dental Hospital Patient's records, appointments and financial card (x2).
8. Student information for Operative Techniques, third year (x1) pulp canal filling exercises.
9. Information for third year students on the administration of the Conservative Department.

History of Object

Documents were given to the Dental Museum by Dr. J. Gilliat and relate to the period when she was a student.

Materials and Finishes

References

Key associations: Conservative Hospital Records.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

Typical Hampel type Amalgam carrier with a plastic body and plunger and a metal or stainless steel spring. Made by Premier, USA

History of Object

Obtained from the school clinic at 711 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. A serious problem with the student type carrier was corrosion due to excess mercury and moisture. When instruments were sterilised in the student's stainless steel carriers and left to dry, corrosion commenced immediately. This could be prevented by idismantling, drying and then oiling the carrier, but there was never time in the students day for this.

Materials and Finishes

Plastic.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Right angle handpiece with straight fluted handle for no. 7 attachment. Has a thin neck and a slightly oval grip. Made in Japan.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel and ebonite.

References

See D M Co. catalogue, 1912 and Ash catalogue, 1908.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Spoon used for heating copper amalgam so as to soften it for placing in cavity. Typical student pattern. See Ash Catalogue, 1972, fig 3, p. 4.03, for a description of item.

History of Object

Spoon obtained from either The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne or The University of Melbourne, Clinics and was mainly used in the preschool clinic.

Materials and Finishes

Steel.

References

See Ash 1972, fig. 3, p. 4.03.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Spoon used for heating copper amalgam so as to soften it for placing in cavity. Has a deep bowl.

History of Object

Obtained from The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and The University of Melbourne, Clinics.

Materials and Finishes

Steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Shallow, pressed, flat pan copper amalgam spoon. Head (pan and shaft) screws into handle as a dental mirror. Mirror and pan head interchangeable.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Large spoon with sliding lid. Mr. Claude Roger's pattern. For a description of item see Ash Catalogue 1899, fig. p. G 69.

History of Object

Obtained from the clinics at the Australian College of Dentistry and used in hospital Pre-School department.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated brass.

References

See Ash 1899, fig. P. G 69.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Spoon used for heating copper amalgam so as to soften it for placing in cavity. Typical student pattern. For a similar item see Ash Catalogue, 1972, fig 3, p. 4.03.

History of Object

Obtained from the clinics at Australian College of Dentistry

Materials and Finishes

Stainless steel ?

References

See Ash 1972, fig 3, p. 4.03.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

A. Metal student pattern spirit lamp. See Ash catalogue 1359

B. Spirit lamp with heavy gauge broad base screw on cap. Nickel plated. For a related item see Dental Museum Collection item, 1073. Listed in S.S.W. (American) catalogues as Alcohol Lamps.

History of Object

Most probably came from The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and The University of Melbourne, Clinics and used in the student kit.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated metal

References

Clinical, Laboratory - Conservative - Prosthetic

Brief Description

A. Box (100) of seamless copper bands of assorted sizes 1 - 20 in a partitioned box. G 34 x 1/4 - 1 inch. Made by Star Dental Manufacturing Company, USA.

B. Box (100) of seamless copper bands of assorted sizes 1 - 20 in a partitioned box. G 34 x 1/4 - 1 inch. Made by Amalgamated Dental Company, London. Over stamped label 'Queensbury Street Melbourne'.

C. Sheet copper .003 for special matrices. Blue Island Specialty Company, Illinois, USA.

D. Black two tier plastic box of copper bands, with numbered pegs on lid to assist in selecting bands of the required size. Box 16.5 x 7.0 x 5.5 cm.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry and Private Practice. Used for impression taking of single teeth for crown and inlay preparation.

Materials and Finishes

Copper.

References

Clinical / Laboratory / Conservative Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

A. Schiffer Special boxed cord belt, size 500. Germany A Cord

B. 'Emerald' engine belt made by S.S.W., USA. Number 1008.

C. 'Cordent' belt length 10 feet, 6 inches, foreign make for J.S Davis of London.

D. 'Emerald' engine belt made by S.S.W., USA. Number 1009.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry. Cord belts rarely wore out or broke during normal use on a treadle or electric engine but they were prone to stretching. Once the maximum adjustment of the machine had been made drive slipping occurred and belt replacement was essential.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Laboratory

Brief Description

A. Unopened box of De Trey's model cement. Made in Zurich, Switzerland.

B. Box of Dr. Hoddes 'Temporit Zement'. Includes a bottle each of powder and liquid. Made by Bad Nauheim, Germany.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry store.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

A. Cylindrical metal box to hold 1/4 pound 'Dunlop Perdriau' dental dam, originally in roll form (empty). Made in Australia. Possibly dating from 1899'

B. Oblong card box for 'Hygienic' pure latex rubber dam. One square yard, eight inches wide. Made in Akron, Ohio, USA'

History of Object

Obtained from the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and The University of Melbourne, Clinics.

Materials and Finishes

Metal and card.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

A. One box of tubes for filling root canals.
B. One box of Caulk's facing forms, made for de Trey & Co., by The L. D. Caulk Company, Philadelphia, USA.
C. One box of Ash globe cellulose acetate matrices.
D. One tube of Odus acrylic forms, left and right.
E. One tube of Interstate R 12, L 64.

Made in the United Kingdom, Swizterland and USA.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Endodontics / Root Fillings

Brief Description

A. Very thin celluloid strips, 0.05mm. Made by ODUS Dental S. A. Dietikon - Zurich.

B. Finishing strips, made by SIL-ORA Dental Products, Alexandria, NSW.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Restorative

Brief Description

Partitioned box of polishing discs in assorted diameters and grits, including emery, sand paper, cuttle fish, garnet, coarse and fine. No 525. Probably made in the 1890s by Claudius Ash, Sons and Company LTD, 5 - 12 Broad Street, Golden Square London, England.

History of Object

Probably obtained from an early private practice.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Restorative

Brief Description

Hampel type amalgam carrier with plunger end at right angles to body. Repaired by Professor Henry Atkinson.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. Carrier is similar to the type included in the student kit.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Handpiece attachment with no. 7 slip joint. Pulleys in line and protected. Made by E.E. Smith Philadelphia, America. Only example in the collection of this maker.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Handpiece with right angle head with bur catch, i.e. bur has machined end and ebonite grip. Catch broken.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

See Dental Museum Collection item 307 for a related object.
See D M Co. 1912/13 and Ash 1908.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Normal high speed, air operated, contra angled handpiece with a red sleeve.

History of Object

Obtained from the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Larger than standard, air operated, contra angle, handpiece with clip on water spray and push in bur for friction drive. Has no identifying maker's name.

History of Object

Obtained from The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and The University of Melbourne, Clinics.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Straight handpiece with twelve volt slow speed electrical motor. A large and heavy instrument somewhat difficult to use with precision.

History of Object

Obtained from the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, Clinics.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Early Borden air operated handpiece. Head missing. No optics, air-water jets only. Made in Germany. An early model of this type of instrument.

History of Object

Obtained from Department of Conservative Dentistry, The University of Melbourne.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Contra angle head piece for Doriot type attachment. Cap missing.

History of Object

Instrument came from the private practice in Collins Street, Melbourne of Dr. K. Johnson. Ken, as he was universally known served as a part-time Demonstrator (Honorary) in the Department of Dental Prosthetics of the College and later the University from 1953 until 1980. During this period of almost fifty years he was actively engaged in research on the absorption of alveolar bone using radiography and isotopic techniques. These objects were donated by his son Bryan, (not a dentist).

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Standard contra angle handpiece for Doriot type attachment.

History of Object

Handpiece came from the private practice of Dr. K. Johnson, Collins Street, Melbourne, in 1990.

Materials and Finishes

References

See Dental Museum Collection item 346 for a similar item.
Clinical / Conservative

Brief Description

Standard contra handpiece for Doriot type attachment with large bur catch and adjustable angle head. CPD(?)

History of Object

Handpiece came from the private practice of Dr. K. Johnson, Collins Street, Melbourne, in 1990.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Plastic tool for bur removal and seating in early air operated handpieces. Contains fine push wire for bur ejection. Moulded in yellow plastic material and made in Germany.

History of Object

Handpiece came from the private practice of Dr. K. Johnson, Collins Street, Melbourne, in 1990.

Materials and Finishes

Plastics

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Early model straight handpiece with ebonite fluted body, standard end at a right angle to drive shaft and a small head with a broken catch. Made by S.S. White, America.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Long reach straight handpiece with contra end. Adjustable type Kavo catch. Has a lock mechanism above the drive wheel. German attachment with American head piece.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Typical Doriot style handpiece with contra angle attachment. Made in England.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Early model contra angle handpiece with Borden airotor and simple plastic push in chuck for friction grip on bur. Made in the USA, c.1960s.

History of Object

Obtained from the Department of Conservative Dentistry, The University of Melbourne.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Handpiece attachment with no. 7 slip joint and pulley from unit or foot engine. Cord worn groove.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Standard handpiece with permanently attached gear box with no. 7 slip joint to increase bur speed. Sliding latch to bur. Micro-mega.

History of Object

Obtained from the Department of Conservative Dentistry, The University of Melbourne.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Handpiece attachment with no. 7 slip joint. Probably from an Ash unit. Simialar to Dental Museum Collection items 354-5.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Woven cord belt for use with various types of dental engines, both foot and electric. Made by S.S.White, Felton Grimwade and supplied in boxes with details of length and weave.

History of Object

Item came from the Australian College of Dentistry and the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Equipment

Brief Description

Single speed Kavo slip (wrist) joint for handpiece attachment to drive unit. Stored in box with instruction leaflet.

History of Object

Ontained from the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, Clinics.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Typical right angle handpiece. Made by the Amalgamated Dental Trade Company, England.

History of Object

Obtained from the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and The University of Melbourne, Clinics.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Typical contra handpiece, made in the USA.

History of Object

Handpiece came from the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and the University of Melbourne clinics, some time after 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

No. 2 right angle handpiece in original box with spanners and instructions for maintenance. Good specimen.

History of Object

Handpiece came from the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and the University of Melbourne clinics, some time after 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Right angle attachment for engine no. 3 with cap and collet chuck. Has a small head and is stored in a fitted box, see also Dental Museum Collection item 362. Made by C. Ash and Sons and patented May 1884. Special.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

See D M Co. catalogue,1899, p. 205.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Contra angle handpiece in original unopened box. Rubber stamped 'The Cleveland Dental MFG Co.' Made in America.

History of Object

Handpiece came from the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and the University of Melbourne clinics.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Air turbine head no. 364 in original box with bur ejection tool and spanner. Made in London, England. Some parts are missing.

History of Object

Handpiece came from the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and the University of Melbourne, clinics, some time after 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Typical straight Doriot handpiece in box with instructions. Made by Chayes, United States of America.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Typical Doriot handpiece.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Typical Doriot handpiece with adjustable head, ball end and bur catch. Made in Germany.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical, Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Typical standard shaped pestle.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Cast, glass.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Standard Doriot straight handpiece with drive pulleys.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Nickel plated contra angle attachment for Doriot type handpiece. Collection items 320 to 337 are illustrated in D M Co., Ash and Kavo catalogues which should be consulted for further details.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

See Ash, D M Co. and Kavo catalogues.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Contra angle handpiece with head that can be adjusted to any required angle to allow for operating in any part of the mouth. Has an ebonite grip; bur held by a sliding catch; nickel plated with an adjustable head. Made in Germany.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and ebonite.

References

See Dental Museum Collection item 310 for a related object.
See D M Co. catalogue, 1912 and Ash catalogue, 1908.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Contra angle handpiece with oval fluted ebonite grip. Has a sliding catch for the bur and adjustable head. Made in Germany.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and ebonite.

References

See D M Co. catalogue, 1912 and Ash catalogue, 1908.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Contra angle handpiece with straight fluted ebonite grip and standard catch (broken). Made in the USA. See S.S. White, catalogue, 1913, fig. M for a similar instrument.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel and ebonite.

References

See S.S. White catalogue, 1912/13, fig. M.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Contra angle handpiece with straight fluted grip. Catch broken. Made by C. Ash and Sons, England. See S.S. White, catalogue, 1913, fig. M for a similar instrument.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Steel andebonite

References

See S.S. White catalogue, 1912/13, fig. M.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Contra angle handpiece with fluted ebonite grip. Head cap or retaining nut missing. Many marks of ill treatment by pliers. Similar to fig. M., S.S. White catalogue, 1913, but no marker's name.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Steel, ebonite.

References

See S.S. White catalogue, 1912/13, fig. M.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Contra angle handpiece with fluted ebonite grip. Nickel plated with adjustable angle head. Appears unused. Diamond shape stamped on head.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and ebonite.

References

See D M Co. catalogue,1912 and Ash catalogue, 1908.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Right angle head suitable only for attachment to Doriot style handpiece or normal straight handpiece. With bur. In the Doriot handpiece the bur was held in a collet type chuck operated with a draw bar that gave a very secure drive. It was heavier and more expensive than the popular 'no. 7 sliding latch'.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

See D M Co. catalogue 1912 and Ash catalogue, 1908.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Doriot contra angle head for standard handpiece. Nickel plated with an ebonite grip. Similar to fig. R. in S.S. White catalogue, 1913. Made in the USA.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. The Doriot type of handpieces were not a College or Hospital standard issue and therefore all such were probably donated by a private practitioner to the Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and ebonite.

References

See S.S. White catalogue, 1912/13, fig. R.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Contra angle head for Doriot handpiece. Has fluted ebonite grip.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel and ebonite.

References

See D M Co. catalogue, 1912 and Ash catalogue, 1908.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Contra angle attachment for Doriot straight handpiece. Made in Australia. Dental Museum Collection items 320 to 337 are illustrated in D M Co., Ash and Kavo catalogues which should be consulted for further details.

History of Object

The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and The University of Melbourne, Clinics. Has not been used for thirty years.

Materials and Finishes

References

See Ash, D M Co. and Kavo catalogues.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Nickel plated contra angle attachment for Doriot type handpiece with ball ended catch. Collection items 320 to 337 are illustrated in D M Co., Ash and Kavo catalogues which should be consulted for further details.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

See Ash, D M Co. and Kavo catalogues.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Nickel plated contra angle attachment for Doriot type handpiece, with fixed head. Collection items 320 to 337 are illustrated in D M Co., Ash and Kavo catalogues which should be consulted for further details.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

See Ash, D M Co. and Kavo catalogues.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Slow speed air operated contra angle handpiece with optics, water jets and normal bur catch. Made in Japan.

History of Object

Obtained from the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, Clinics.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Nickel plated contra angle attachment for Doriot type handpiece with adjustable head and ball ended catch. Collection items 320 to 337 are illustrated in D M Co., Ash and Kavo catalogues which should be consulted for further details.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

See Ash, D M Co. and Kavo catalogues.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Kavo repair kit comprising two adjustable wrenches and one spare, in a small box.

History of Object

Obtained from the hospital and school clinics.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Right angle attachment for Doriot type handpiece, with an adjustable head only. Has a part missing. Collection items 320 to 337 are illustrated in D M Co., Ash and Kavo catalogues which should be consulted for further details. Made in Germany

History of Object

Doriot type handpieces were never a hospital or college issue. Therefore these specimens probably came from a private practice or were brought in by 'Honories'. Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

See Ash, D M Co. and Kavo catalogues
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Nickle plated contra angle handpiece with home made catch. Complete. Made for students. No. 7 slip joint. Collection items 320 to 337 are illustrated in D M Co., Ash and Kavo catalogues which should be consulted for further details.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

See Ash, D M Co. and Kavo catalogues.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Contra angle handpiece with adjustable head and no. 7 slip joint. Has a small children's head and a circular type bur catch. Collection items 320 to 337 are illustrated in D M Co., Ash and Kavo catalogues which should be consulted for further details. Made in Germany

History of Object

Obtained from the Faculty of Dental Science of The University of Melbourne c.1965.

Materials and Finishes

References

See Ash, D M Co. and Kavo catalogues.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Contra angle handpiece with fixed head and no. 7 slip joint. Student issue. Made in England. Collection items 320 to 337 are illustrated in D M Co., Ash and Kavo catalogues which should be consulted for further details.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Obtained from The Dental School of the University of Melbourne, late 1960.

References

See Ash, D M Co. and Kavo catalogues.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Contra angle handpiece with fixed head and no. 7 slip joint. Has a ball ended catch and a specially shaped finger grip. Nickel plated, made in Germany. Collection items 320 to 337 are illustrated in D M Co., Ash and Kavo catalogues which should be consulted for further details.

History of Object

Obtained from, the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, late 1960.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

See Ash, D M Co. and Kavo catalogues.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Contra angle handpiece with fixed head and no. 7 slip joint. Has a ball ended catch and a specially shaped finger grip. Nickel plated, made in Germany. Collection items 320 to 337 are illustrated in D M Co., Ash and Kavo catalogues which should be consulted for further details.

History of Object

Obtained from, the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, late 1960.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

See Ash, D M Co. and Kavo catalogues.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Typical straight handpiece with no. 7 slip joint and pull out locking action. Nickel plated, made in Berlin, Germany. Collection items 320 to 337 are illustrated in D M Co., Ash and Kavo catalogues which should be consulted for further details.

History of Object

Obtained from, the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, late 1960.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

See Ash, D M Co. and Kavo catalogues.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Typical straight handpiece with no. 7 slip joint. A small knob on the body is missing. Type of instrument used by students from the early 1900s. Nickel plated steel, with plating worn away. Collection items 320 to 337 are illustrated in D M Co., Ash and Kavo catalogues which should be consulted for further details. Made in London, England.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

See Ash, D M Co. and Kavo catalogues.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Typical straight handpiece with no. 7 slip joint. Type of instrument used by students in both Prosthetics Laboratory and Operative Technique Laboratories. Nickel plated, with plating worn away. Collection items 320 to 337 are illustrated in D M Co., Ash and Kavo catalogues which should be consulted for further details.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

See Ash, D M Co. and Kavo catalogues.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Typical straight handpiece with no. 7 slip joint. Made in Japan of nickel plated steel. Collection items 320 to 337 are illustrated in D M Co., Ash and Kavo catalogues which should be consulted for further details.

History of Object

Obtained from the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, c.1965.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

See Ash, D M Co. and Kavo catalogues.
Cllinical, Conservative

Brief Description

Straight handpiece, bulkier in size than Dental Museum Collection items 332 to 335. No exposed shaft on extending to grip bur. Modern in appearance with no. 7 slip joint and holding a bur. Crude hand cut into instrument 'O.S' and 'D.H' indicating the Oral Surgery Department of the Dental Hospital. Collection items 320 to 337 are illustrated in D M Co., Ash and Kavo catalogues which should be consulted for further details.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

See Ash, D M Co. and Kavo catalogues.
Clinical, Oral Surgery

Brief Description

Straight handpiece, bulkier in size than Dental Museum Collection items 332 to 335. Very worn with damage to plating. Most probably used in the Prosthetic Teaching Laboratory. Collection items 320 to 337 are illustrated in D M Co., Ash and Kavo catalogues which should be consulted for further details.

History of Object

Obtained from The Faculty of Dental Science c1965.

Materials and Finishes

References

See Ash, D M Co. and Kavo catalogues.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Small early model straight handpiece permanently fixed to drive pulley. Connection worn by drive cord. Patent date Feb 26 (?) 5. Made by the Electro-Dental Manufacturing Company in Philadelphia, America.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. One of the first examples of the straight handpiece to use standard burs. (Check fit on electro-dental electric engine)

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Nickel plated contra angle attachment for Doriot type handpiece, with fixed head. Made by Clevedent, Ohio, America. Collection items 320 to 337 are illustrated in D M Co., Ash and Kavo catalogues which should be consulted for further details.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

See Ash, D M Co. and Kavo catalogues.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Cylinders of loose gold foil made by Williams in Buffalo, New York, U.S.A

History of Object

Donated by Dr. J. F. Wells, 1998. Items 1106 to 1111 all relate to techniques Wells was using. He advocated the use of gold restorations.

Materials and Finishes

Gold foil.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Typical single ended, egg shaped burnisher. Also used on cohesive gold restorations.

History of Object

Obtained from the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and The University of Melbourne, Clinics.

Materials and Finishes

References

See catalogues ?
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Double ended amalgam burnisher with each end divided into two instruments. One has two ball burnishers of different sizes the other has two flat applicators. Sometime this instrument is referred to as a 'double ended plugger'.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963, originally from private practice. This burnisher was very popular with amalgam as in skilled hands, time was saved by not having to change instruments.

Materials and Finishes

References

See early dental catalogues. Sometimes listed as a 'plugger double ended'.

Brief Description

Typical hand plugger c.1898. Has a large bulbous Japanned handle (black) with a curved flat end. Made of steel.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Steel.

References

See Ash, 1998.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Double ended hand plugger with a black, eight sided (octagonal), handle. One of a set of six pluggers, which includes Dental Museum Collection items 1096 to 1102, each with a different coloured handle made from of a type of plastic. Set stored in a fitted leatherette box with two clasps.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. Thought to have been given by Dr Gershon Bennett.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Double ended hand plugger with a brown, eight sided (octagonal), handle. One of a set of six pluggers, which includes Dental Museum Collection items 1096 to 1102, each with a different coloured handle made from a type of plastic. Set stored in a fitted leatherette box with two clasps.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. Thought to have been given by Dr Gershon Bennett.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description