Brief Description

Three models of human fingers, made of coloured wax over plaster.

History of Object

The model fingers came from the Australian College of Dentistry and were made as a museum and teaching object by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield.

Materials and Finishes

Cast gypsum and coloured wax (?)

References

Teaching / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Third year 'Conservative Dentistry' notes donated by Dr. G. S Mills. Notes are stored in a ring binder. These were the official typed lecture notes given to students. Students were required to know these notes for examination.

History of Object

Donated by Dr. G. S. Mills in 1999.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching/ History

Brief Description

Mr. K. Johnson's first year Bachelor of Dental Science, Zoology notes (some drawings) , in University Note Book No 7, 1939.

History of Object

Donated by Mr. K Johnson who was initially a student and then later a staff member and devoted research worker.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching/ History

Brief Description

Mr. K. Johnson's University notes, for Natural Philosophy, Electricity and Magnetism 9/6/1939, in a stiff backed note book.

History of Object

Donated by Mr. K Johnson who was initially a student and then later a staff member and devoted research worker.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching/ History

Brief Description

Mr. K. Johnson's University notes for Natural Philosophy, Bachelor of Dental Science, 6/3/1938. Lecture one defines Physics. In a soft back note book.

History of Object

Donated by Mr. K Johnson who was initially a student and then later a staff member and devoted research worker.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching/ History

Brief Description

Mr. K Johnson's notes for Natural Philosophy III, 5/7/1939. Book is half full.

History of Object

Donated by Mr. K Johnson who was a student, staff member and research worker.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching/ History

Brief Description

Professor Arthur Amies' 'Dental Histology' lecture notes, 1947.

History of Object

When Professor Henry Atkinson was made Lecturer in Histology and Embryology, a large parcel of typed notes was given to him by Professor Arthur Amies which included Amies' original notes and several others. Alan Docking's notes were obtained when the subject 'Dental Materials Science' was taken over by the Prosthetic Department. Under Professor Neil J. Greenwood this subject was taught under the title of 'Metallography', Dr. Howard Worner, after his American visit changed it to 'Dental Materials' to which Professor Atkinson added 'Science'. Mr. Allan Docking at that time was Acting Head of 'Dental Standards Bureau'.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching/ History

Brief Description

Dr. H. G. Radden's Dental Histology and Embryology notes, 1929.

History of Object

When Professor Henry Atkinson was made Lecturer in Histology and Embryology, a large parcel of typed notes was given to him by Professor Arthur Amies which included Amies' original notes and several others. Alan Docking's notes were obtained when the subject the 'Dental Materials Science' was taken over by the Prosthetic Department.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching / History

Brief Description

Lecture notes for first, second, and third year Prosthetics and General Histology, Dental Histology and Embryology, 1929. One set of notes by Professor Henry Atkinson, 1957.

History of Object

When Professor Henry Atkinson was made Lecturer in Histology and Embryology, a large parcel of typed notes was given to him by Professor Arthur Amies which included Amies' original notes and several others. Alan Docking's notes were obtained when the subject the 'Dental Materials Science' was taken over by the Prosthetic Department.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching / History

Brief Description

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

References

Brief Description

'Death mask' of subject with right eye missing. Made by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield of coloured wax over plaster c.1930s.

History of Object

The 'death mask' came from the Australian College of Dentistry and was made as a museum and teaching object. It was a hobby of Dr. Tuckfield to experiment with new materials and this was probably a 'Negocol' impression. From personal knowledge Dr. Tuckfield was a born craftsman with a great desire to try anything new. He could not resist a salesman with a new gadget. He tried every new dental material that was produced and the more difficult the technique the more he persisted. Apart from the following dealing with impression and denture base materials, check photography, casting, electroplating etc. As well as his technical skill he had an 'artistic flare'. Unfortunately he kept very few records. (Professor Henry Atkinson).

Materials and Finishes

Cast gypsum and coloured wax.

References

Teaching / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Third, fourth and fifth year 'Conservative Dentistry' notes donated by Dr. G. S Mills. Notes are in a ring binder. These were the official typed lecture notes given to students. Students were required to know these notes for examination.

History of Object

Donated by Dr. G. S. Mills and Mr. K. Johnson.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching/ History

Brief Description

Acrylic ear addition with added wire support. Specimen was possible made for a patient. An early experiment by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield.

History of Object

The acrylic ear came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963 and was made as a museum and teaching object by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield.

Materials and Finishes

Acrylic and wire.

References

Teaching / Dental Prosthetics / Clinical

Brief Description

Ear prosthesis made of colored acrylic by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield in the late 1940s.

History of Object

Made by W. J. Tuckfield and obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Acrylic.

References

Teaching / Dental Prosthetics / Clinical

Brief Description

Model of a 'Fish' lower denture but twice the normal size. Good anatomical detail with teeth stained to indicate use. Made by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield after a visit to Melbourne by Sir Wilfred Fish.

History of Object

Dentures were obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. Dr. Wilfred Fish was a leading dental surgeon, his patients included Sir Winston Churchill.

Materials and Finishes

Acrylic.

References

See Dental Journals 1930-34.
Teaching / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Model of a ripe tomatoe in coloured acrylic. Most probably made by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield to demonstrate impression and acrylic techniques.

History of Object

Model obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963 and made by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield. The use of colour is excellent but there is no record of the type of pigment used.

Materials and Finishes

Coloured acrylic.

References

Teaching / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Dragon fly embedded in yellow/brown translucent plastic.

History of Object

Model obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963 and made by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield.

Materials and Finishes

Actual specimen and plastic.

References

Teaching / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Model of ear in soft dark brown plastic, probably an early vinyl. Made by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield.

History of Object

The model ear came from the Australian College of Dentistry and was made as a museum and teaching object by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield

Materials and Finishes

Coloured plastic.

References

Teaching / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Blue Bottle fly embedded in a yellowish plastic.

History of Object

Specimen came from the Australian College of Dentistry and was made as a museum and teaching object by Dr. W. J.Tuckfield most probably as an experiment with new materials.

Materials and Finishes

Actual specimen and plastic.

References

Teaching / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Model finger in gypsum made by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield as an experiment with the new impression material 'Zelex', supplied by C. Ash and Co. Ltd.

History of Object

Specimen came from the Australian College of Dentistry and was made as a museum and teaching object by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield.

Materials and Finishes

Zelex.

References

Teaching / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Upper molar with 'supernumery' between roots embedded in clear acrylic.

History of Object

The specimen came from the Australian College of Dentistry and was made as a museum and teaching object by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield most probably as an experiment with new materials.

Materials and Finishes

Clear acrylic, human teeth.

References

Teaching / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Dental Materials lecture notes. Some of these notes were revised by Professor Henry Atkinson.

History of Object

When Professor Henry Atkinson was made Lecturer in Histology and Embryology, a large parcel of typed notes was given to him by Professor Arthur Amies which included Amies' original notes and several others. Alan Docking's notes were obtained when the subject the 'Dental Materials' was taken over by the Prosthetic Department.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching / History

Brief Description

Lantern slides in a strong card box containing approximately sixty 3¼ x 3¼ inch black and white slides. There is the odd hand coloured slide, possible made by Dr W. T. Tuckfield. Slides relate to Fractures.

History of Object

Slides came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. By the date on the newspaper used for packing, the slides were put in storage February 1963 before being transported to 711 Elizabeth Street. They were not looked at again until 28 March 2002. They were probably last used during WWII. All are clearly labelled and all appear to be illustrations from standard texts. As 35mm coloured slides were introduced to teaching in the late 1940s, these slides have had a long rest.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching / Oral Surgery

Brief Description

Five times natural size plaster cast of lower second molar tooth with crown quartered and painted in four colours, red, white, brown, and green, roots yellow. Mounted on a vertical rod on a wood base with printed card label attached with two pins. Reads 'Man (Homo Sapien) Left Lower Second Permanent Molar'. Made in Melbourne, Australia.

History of Object

From the original Museum of the Odontological Society. The colouring relates to the development of the crown according to the current theory, then taught. A detailed knowledge of the precise anatomy of every tooth was essential for the successful practice of Dental Surgery.

Materials and Finishes

Gypsum (Plaster of Paris).

References

Teaching

Brief Description

Lantern slides in a strong card box containing approximately sixty 3¼ x 3¼ inch black and white slides. There is the odd hand coloured slide, possible made by Dr W. T. Tuckfield. Slides relate to Dr. Sealey's lectures on Exodontics.

History of Object

Slides came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. By the date on the newspaper used for packing, the slides were put in storage February 1963 before being transported to 711 Elizabeth Street. They were not looked at again until 28 March 2002. They were probably last used during WWII. All are clearly labelled and all appear to be illustrations from standard texts. As 35mm coloured slides produced using the 'Dyce Deep Focus Camera' were introduced to teaching in the late 1940s, these slides have had a long rest.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching / Oral Surgery

Brief Description

Lantern slides in a strong card box containing approximately sixty 3¼ x 3¼ inch black and white slides. There is the odd hand coloured slide, possible made by Dr W. T. Tuckfield. Slides relate to Dr. Sealey's lectures on 'Block Anaesthesia'.

History of Object

Slides came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. By the date on the newspaper used for packing, the slides were put in storage February 1963 before being transported to 711 Elizabeth Street. They were not looked at again until 28 March 2002. They were probably last used during WWII. All are clearly labelled and all appear to be illustrations from standard texts. As 35mm coloured slides were introduced to teaching in the late 1940s, these slides have had a long rest.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching / Oral Surgery

Brief Description

Lantern slides in a strong card box containing approximately sixty 3¼ x 3¼ inch black and white slides. There is the odd hand coloured slide, possible made by Dr W. T. Tuckfield. Slides relate to Applied Anatomy 3.

History of Object

Slides came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. By the date on the newspaper used for packing, the slides were put in storage February 1963 before being transported to 711 Elizabeth Street. They were not looked at again until 28 March 2002. They were probably last used during WWII. All are clearly labelled and all appear to be illustrations from standard texts. As 35mm coloured slides were introduced to teaching in the late 1940s, these slides have had a long rest.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching / Oral Surgery

Brief Description

Lantern slides in a strong card box containing approximately sixty 3¼ x 3¼ inch black and white slides. There is the odd hand coloured slide, possible made by Dr W. T. Tuckfield. Slides relate to Histology and Dental Anatomy.

History of Object

Slides came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. By the date on the newspaper used for packing, the slides were put in storage February 1963 before being transported to 711 Elizabeth Street. They were not looked at again until 28 March 2002. They were probably last used during WWII. All are clearly labelled and all appear to be illustrations from standard texts. As 35mm coloured slides were introduced to teaching in the late 1940s, these slides have had a long rest.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching / Oral Surgery

Brief Description

Lantern slides in a strong card box containing approximately sixty 3¼ x 3¼ inch black and white slides. There is the odd hand coloured slide, possible made by Dr W. T. Tuckfield. Slides relate to Oral Surgery.

History of Object

Slides came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. By the date on the newspaper used for packing, the slides were put in storage February 1963 before being transported to 711 Elizabeth Street. They were not looked at again until 28 March 2002. They were probably last used during WWII. All are clearly labelled and all appear to be illustrations from standard texts. As 35mm coloured slides were introduced to teaching in the late 1940s, these slides have had a long rest.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching / Oral Surgery

Brief Description

Lantern slides in a strong card box containing approximately sixty 3¼ x 3¼ inch black and white slides. There is the odd hand coloured slide, possible made by Dr W. T. Tuckfield. Slides relate to Oral Surgery, Thomas' Lectures on Interdental Wiring.

History of Object

Slides came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. By the date on the newspaper used for packing, the slides were put in storage February 1963 before being transported to 711 Elizabeth Street. They were not looked at again until 28 March 2002. They were probably last used during WWII. All are clearly labelled and all appear to be illustrations from standard texts. As 35mm coloured slides were introduced to teaching in the late 1940s, these slides have had a long rest.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching / Oral Surgery

Brief Description

Lantern slides in a strong card box containing approximately sixty 3¼ x 3¼ inch black and white slides. There is the odd hand coloured slide, possible made by Dr W. T. Tuckfield. Slides relate to Oral Surgery and Fracture Treatment.

History of Object

Slides came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. By the date on the newspaper used for packing, the slides were put in storage February 1963 before being transported to 711 Elizabeth Street. They were not looked at again until 28 March 2002. They were probably last used during WWII. All are clearly labelled and all appear to be illustrations from standard texts. As 35mm coloured slides were introduced to teaching in the late 1940s, these slides have had a long rest.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching / Oral Surgery

Brief Description

Lantern slides in a strong card box containing approximately sixty 3¼ x 3¼ inch black and white slides. There is the odd hand coloured slide, possible made by Dr W. T. Tuckfield. Slides relate to Oral Surgery and Fracture Treatment.

History of Object

Slides came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. By the date on the newspaper used for packing, the slides were put in storage February 1963 before being transported to 711 Elizabeth Street. They were not looked at again until 28 March 2002. They were probably last used during WWII. All are clearly labelled and all appear to be illustrations from standard texts. As 35mm coloured slides were introduced to teaching in the late 1940s, these slides have had a long rest.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching / Oral Surgery

Brief Description

Oral Pathology notes given by Professor Amies. These were the official typed lecture notes given to students. Students were required to know these notes for examination.

History of Object

Donated by Dr. G. S. Mills in 1999.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching/ History

Brief Description

Lantern slides in a strong card box containing approximately sixty 3¼ x 3¼ inch black and white slides. There is the odd hand coloured slide, possible made by Dr W. T. Tuckfield. Slides relate to Anaesthesia.

History of Object

Slides came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. By the date on the newspaper used for packing, the slides were put in storage February 1963 before being transported to 711 Elizabeth Street. They were not looked at again until 28 March 2002. They were probably last used during WWII. All are clearly labelled and all appear to be illustrations from standard texts. As 35mm coloured slides were introduced to teaching in the late 1940s, these slides have had a long rest.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching / Oral Surgery

Brief Description

Third year 'Orthodontic Dentistry' notes donated by Dr. G. S Mills. These were the official typed lecture notes given to students. Students were required to know these notes for examination.

History of Object

Donated by Dr. G. S. Mills in 1999.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching/ History

Brief Description

Lantern slides in a strong card box containing approximately sixty 3¼ x 3¼ inch black and white slides. There is the odd hand coloured slide, possible made by Dr W. T. Tuckfield. Some possibly Professor Wilkinson's.

History of Object

Slides came from The Australian College of Dentistry and were probably packed for transport to 711 Elizabeth Street at the same time as Dental Museum Collection items 1523 -1533. Note saying 'check each slide'.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching / Oral Surgery / History

Brief Description

Gypsum cast of an impression of the lower jaw with anterior teeth standing. Made in dental stone.

History of Object

Cast was made for the 1990 Centenary of The Royal Dental Hospital. It was used to show the technique of swaging a denture from gold alloy plate. Cast was used in all stages of preparation of a swaged denture.

Materials and Finishes

Gypsum.

References

Clinical / Prosthetics / Technical

Brief Description

Typical well made student instrument cabinet with most instruments.

History of Object

At Spring Street, students had to provide ninety-nine percent of their instruments and tools. The earlier 'proper bag', was substituted with a cabinet which was either purchased new from a depot, second hand from another student or custom made. The cabinet with instruments was expensive and students often had to borrow funds from 'Student Loans' at the University of Melbourne. Students sometimes left without providing their address. Later their kit was sold to cover loss and occasionally unclaimed items just remained in store. This kit may have been one such.

Materials and Finishes

Wood.

References

See D M Co. catalogue 1912, p. F. 43.
Clinical / Teaching / Conservative Dentistry / Restorative Dentistry

Brief Description

Twelve inch and eight inch metal canisters containing 16 mm films.
A. Surgical treatment of the Mandible (12 inch)
B. Subperiosteal Dental Implant PS 3220 General Dental Council. (12 inch)
C. Pain. Quinn Laboratories. (12 inch)
D. Miller. Equilibration of occlusion for natural dentures. (12 inch)
E. Dentist and Cancer 3745, Anti Cancer Council of Victoria. (12 inch)
F. Submandibular salivary gland calculus, University of Melbourne PR? 5610. (8 inch)
G. 'Intercellular Intercommunication', compliments H.C. Slavkin, University of South California. (8 inch)
H. Excision of an Osteochondroma of the Condyle PS5610, University of Melbourne. (8 inch)

History of Object

Films came from E. Joske's library and the Department of Oral Medicine and Surgery. The films have not been viewed. They were used in the teaching program by Sir Arthur Amies, Peter Reade etc. Some may have been made locally.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching / Oral Surgery

Brief Description

Complete lower denture carved from ivory with eight natural teeth attached by means of posts to the anterior region.

History of Object

Denture came from the Australian College of Dentistry where it had been held in the College Museum for many years.

Materials and Finishes

Ivory, natural teeth and metal, produced using standard dental technology.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Technology

Brief Description

Wrought lower lingual bar with cast clasps in gold alloy on lower right 6 and lower left 7. Cast silver alloy teeth for lower right 6 and lower left 7. Stainless steel wire clasps on lower right 4 and lower left 7. Curious student exercise.

History of Object

Made at the Australian College of Dentistry, Melbourne, Australia.

Materials and Finishes

Gold, silver, gold alloy and stainless steel, produced using standard dental technology.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Teaching

Brief Description

Fractured full lower denture in vulcanite. Lower right 1 missing and lower right 2 inserted. Poor finish, much ground.

History of Object

Denture came from the Department of Dental Prosthetics, The University of Melbourne in the 1960s.

Materials and Finishes

Made of Vulcanite and produced using standard dental technology.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

First and second year 'Prosthetics' notes donated by Dr. G.S Mills, in a spring back binder. Very detailed. These were the official typed lecture notes given to students. Students were required to know these notes for examination.

History of Object

Donated by Dr. G. S. Mills in 1999.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching/ History

Brief Description

Block plastic, brown in colour, containing a butterfly that has been distorted and layered. Dr. W. J. Tuckfield did not keep or leave any notes but he probably used the technique of allowing the first pour of the resin to set and then arranging the specimen and completing the pours, hence the layering.

History of Object

The specimen came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963 and was made as a museum and teaching object by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield most probably as an experiment with new materials.

Materials and Finishes

Coloured resin, actual specimen.

References

Teaching / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Lantern slides in a strong card box containing approximately sixty 3¼ x 3¼ inch black and white slides. There is the odd hand coloured slide, possible made by Dr W. T. Tuckfield.. Slides relate to Oral Surgery and Fracture Treatment.

History of Object

Slides came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. By the date on the newspaper used for packing, the slides were put in storage February 1963 before being transported to 711 Elizabeth Street. They were not looked at again until 28 March 2002. They were probably last used during WWII. All are clearly labelled and all appear to be illustrations from standard texts. As 35mm coloured slides were introduced to teaching in the late 1940s, these slides have had a long rest.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching / Oral Surgery

Brief Description

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Conservative / Historical / Mechanical Dentistry

Brief Description

Blue flower embedded in clear acrylic. Colour stiill good.

History of Object

The specimen came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963 and was made as a museum and teaching object by Dr. W. J.Tuckfield most probably as an experiment with new materials.

Materials and Finishes

Clear acrylic, flower specimen.

References

Teaching / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Part upper partial denture, with palatal extensions to replace right upper pre molars (2) and left pre and first molars with tube teeth. Clasps on all adjacent teeth. Cast in 'technique metal'. Made by an unknown student.

History of Object

In the 1950s teaching in Dental Prosthetics was changing from the early Mechanical/Technical to Physiological/Clinical. This type of exercise, where the student made a wax pattern, invested, cast, finished and polished etc., was considered of little value and discarded before 1963. Cast came from the Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

Technique metal.

References

Laboratory / Teaching

Brief Description

Part upper with palatal bar and 'stress breaker' clasp on upper left 4) pre molar. Replacing right upper pre molars with tube teeth, replacing left second pre molar and two molars with acrylic teeth. Cast in technique metal and made by an unknown student.

History of Object

This was a very difficult exercise as the clasp on upper left 4 was attached to the main casting by a stainless steel wire soldered at each end. This was purely a 'mechanical' procedure and was soon modified and replaced. Cast came from the Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

Technique metal.

References

Laboratory / Teaching

Brief Description

Cast in technique metal. Complex lower right 7,6,2,1 and left 1,2, 6,7, with clasps and rests on lower right 8,3, and lower left 3,5,8. Roach T clasps on lower left and right 5. Attachments for lower right 2,1 and left 1,2 on cast number 51.

History of Object

A most difficult exercise for a student, but very well executed in this example. Typical of the 1930 to 1950 approach to partial denture design. The number 51 is significant as this indicates and early change in teaching introduced by Professor Henry Atkinson. Previously each student had to prepare his model by a compound impression from a 'master gypsum' cast. Flexible moulds were introduced so that during vacation periods sufficient casts were produced for students in the coming term. The next change was for students to design and fabricate to wax pattern stage only.

Made in the Department of Dental Prosthetics.

Materials and Finishes

Gypsum and metal.

References

Teaching

Brief Description

Cast gold alloy one tooth upper removable bridge replacing upper right 3. Clasp on upper right 4 attached with acrylic resin. For a related object see Dental Museum Collection item 1875.

History of Object

Bridge was part of a larger casting which extended to the other side of the mouth. Casting broke and patient continued to were fragment until danger of inhaling explained.

Materials and Finishes

Made of gold alloy using standard dental techniques..

References

Clinical / Laboratory

Brief Description

Two 'pencil' type leads for Ney surveyor used for marking under cut areas when designing partial dentures.

History of Object

Amongst material discarded when Ney techniques were no longer taught as a laboratory exercise.

Materials and Finishes

Carbon.

References

See Ney Catalogues and texts of 1935-1950
Laboratory / Teaching

Brief Description

Small mercury in glass thermometer reading 200-308 degrees Fahrenheit in 10 degree increments. Packed in a card box reading "Dental Vulcanising Thermometer made by G.H. Zeal, LTD. London, England".

History of Object

Thermometers were used to check the vulcanising temperature of dental rubbers and to verify the pressure gauge when fitted.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, mercury paper pulp.

References

Laboratory / Teaching

Brief Description

Typical student issue pattern of contra angle hand piece. Used between 1950 and 1960.

History of Object

Hand piece came from the Australian College of Dentistry and would have come from an unclaimed student kit.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and bronze

References

Laboratory / Teaching

Brief Description

Typical student issue pattern of straight hand piece.

History of Object

Hand piece came from the Australian College of Dentistry and would have come from an unclaimed student kit.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and bronze.

References

Laboratory / Teaching

Brief Description

Full upper and lower articulating models of human dentition in a soft flexible base material, shaded pink. Fourteen teeth in each model which can be moved in the base or 'extracted'. Model was used in all areas of instruction. Made in USA.

History of Object

Probably from Dr. William Tuckfield's time at the Australian College of Dentistry. Models have been in the Department of Dental Prosthetics for over fifty years.

Materials and Finishes

Base soft plastic, teeth hard plastic.

References

Laboratory / Teaching

Brief Description

Model of female hand (right), in clear acrylic, using decolourised 'Kallodent' denture base material. First demonstration of processing acrylic resin in bulk in a Zelex mould using air pressure to control polymerization process. Zelex was a flexible algenate impression material. Made in Melbourne, Australia at the Australian College of Dentistry.

History of Object

Donated by Professor Henry Atkinson.

Materials and Finishes

Clear Kallodent.

References

For full details of the air pressure technique see Australian Journal of Dentistry, April 1954, p. 74, and subsequent papers with others, Dennis, Grant etc.

Research / Teaching

Brief Description

Seven times normal size ball and socket type of mechanism with a parallel movement. Consists of a rod with a split ball on the end that is made to slide in a short length of tube. Tube incorporated in tooth (inlay) and ball and rod in denture. Made by Mr. Terry Harvey, Technical Officer in the Department of Dental Prosthetics. The original was made in USA.

History of Object

Model was used by the Department of Dental Prosthetics for several years until methods of treatment changed. Roach was understood to be an American dentist who established a small firm to manufacture special dental products.

Materials and Finishes

Originals gold alloy, model technique metal.

References

Laboratory - Teaching

Brief Description

A full lower flask with a 'boiled out' denture ready to receive a base of acrylic 'dough'. This and Dental Museum Collection items 1012 to 1018 were part of a technical display to show the preparation of a denture. Made by Trevor Knight, Manager of The Royal Dental Hospital Prosthetics Laboratory.

History of Object

Denture was made for a display celebrating the centenary of The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, 1990. It was loaned to the education unit of the Hospital and returned in 1993.

Materials and Finishes

Gypsum, teeth and bronze flask, made using standard dental techniques.

References

Restorative / Dental Prosthetics / Teaching

Brief Description

Full upper denture in wax, flasked. This and Dental Museum Collection items 1011 to 1018 were part of a technical display to show the preparation of a denture. Made by Trevor Knight, Manager of The Royal Dental Hospital Prosthetics Laboratory.

History of Object

Denture was made for a display celebrating the centenary of The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, 1990. It was loaned to the education unit of the Hospital and returned in 1993.

Materials and Finishes

Wax.

References

Restorative / Dental Prosthetics / Teaching

Brief Description

Small gas burner with brass or copper tube and a needle fitting soldered to the end to take a large bore 20 g needle with end removed. This burner was known as a 'weenie'. The making of this gadget was an official exercise in the Mechanical Dentistry Prosthetic course. It was connected to the main gas (coal) supply with a rubber tube and used for final waxing up of a denture. The oblong metal plate was later changed to a triangular one. It was used to prevent the bench burning etc. Benches at Spring St were burnt brown with this and cigarettes. At 711 Elizabeth Street with natural gas a small flame could not be produced, many fires and electrical fittings had to be replaced

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

References

Brief Description

Die cast Bunsen burner with a by-pass and automatic hand-wrist tap and wax pot. Made by Hanau Engineering, USA

History of Object

Donated by Mrs June Banks-Smith, whose husband was in private practice at 2 Collins Street, Melbourne.

Materials and Finishes

Die cast.

References

Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory / Mechanical Dentistry

Brief Description

Board (45.0 x 17.0 cm) with attached various samples of objects reproduced by electroplating using the Hanau equipment. Contains coin badges and leaf with electrodes showing method of use for inlays.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry and made by Dr. William J. Tuckfield at the College, probably for a demonstratin night. Tuckfield was a great experimenter with anything new that took his fancy. He rarely took notes of his experiments or wrote up the results. See Hanau plating equipment.

Materials and Finishes

References

See journals and student notes. See also Tuckfield castings.
Research / Dental Prosthetics / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Surgery case of S. S. White filling porcelain with several personal notes from the donor. Made in USA.

History of Object

Donated by Dr. R. K. Dawborn, the son of the original owner. Other items donated include a framed LDS diploma, instruments and an air compressor.

Materials and Finishes

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Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Typical cast iron ring type gas heater for town gas. Sterilizer sits directly on this. Used until 1963 in some areas.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

Cast iron.

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Clinical / Laboratory

Brief Description

Typical flexible arm with attached handpiece and female end for driving by pushing on to the tapered spindle of the bench lathe. Very useful when used with multi speed motor. Has an ACD fitted small pulley on an attachment which was pushed into female end and driven by rubber belt from larger pulley on one quarter horsepower bench motor. Four handpieces could be driven from one motor.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, Laboratories. An innovation by William Tuckfield.

Materials and Finishes

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Laboratory / Dental Prosthetics / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Frame or box with four large petri dishes showing oral bacteria before and after cleaning. This is a teaching or patient education model of early 1900. The dishes show a view as seen by a microscope.

History of Object

The models most probably came from the Museum of the Odontological Society of Victoria and the early days of the College. The models were displayed in 1953 and have not been displayed since.

Materials and Finishes

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Teaching / Oral Surgery / Oral Pathology

Brief Description

Anatomical teaching specimen of teeth and jaws, prepared to show the roots of the teeth and the various nerves and blood vessels.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Human specimen with some additional man-made cords for nerves and vessels.

References

Brief Description

Typicalfstandard shaped forceps, well made of steel by S Maw Son, London, England. One of a pair, see Dental Musuem Collection item 417.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963. Uncertain whether '8 THOMPSON' refers to a street number and address of the company's 'works' or is it a mis-strike for '&'.? Some stamps show 'Maw and Son' and others 'Mawson'.

Materials and Finishes

Forged steel.

References

See Dental Musuem Collection item 417 for a related object.
Clinical / Oral Surgery

Brief Description

Models showing diseases of the teeth. This is a teaching or patient education model of early 1900.

History of Object

The models most probably came from the Museum of the Odontological Society of Victoria and the early days of the College. The models were displayed in 1953 and have not been displayed since. Old catalogues are being checked for details and origin of this type of exhibit. Ash catalogues of 1898 and 1912 have details of some educational material.

Materials and Finishes

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Teaching / Oral Surgery / Oral Pathology

Brief Description

Yellow daisy in clear acrylic. Poor result.

History of Object

The specimen came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963 and was made as a museum and teaching object by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield most probably as an experiment with new materials.

Materials and Finishes

Coloured resin, actual specimen.

References

Teaching / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

One tooth, two clasp denture. All cast metal with a single fitted tube tooth in small clear acrylic circular mould. Good specimen. Check prosthetic dentures.

History of Object

The specimen came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963 and was made as a museum and teaching object by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield most probably as an experiment with new materials.

Materials and Finishes

Acrylic.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Hand coloured 'death mask' made of wax over gypsum. Most probably the work of Dr. William Tuckfield and possibly made prior to World War II.

History of Object

Specimen came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Coloured wax and gypsum.

References

Teaching / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Gypsum cast of a hand holding a small gypsum cast of the cartoon character Jiminey Cricket. Made prior to World War II. This experiement was to deomonstrate the excellence of 'Dentocoll' impression material.

History of Object

Specimen came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963 and was made as a museum and teaching object by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield most probably as an experiment with new materials

Materials and Finishes

Gypsum.

References

Teaching / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Similar to Dental Museum Collection item 386 but larger block and slight crazing. Refer to prosthetic dentures.

History of Object

Specimen came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963 and was made as a museum and teaching object by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield most probably as an experiment with new materials

Materials and Finishes

Acrylic.

References

Teaching / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Original label from Dental Museum in Spring Street showing that the collection's casts were made and coloured by Dr. J. W. Tuckfield.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963 when museum boxes were unpacked.

Materials and Finishes

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Teaching / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Death mask made of coloured wax over gypsum bearing the original label from the Dental Museum in Spring Street. Mask has an epithelioma on the cheek. Patient had been in the care of a herbalist for nine months.

History of Object

The specimen came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963 and was made as a museum and teaching object by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield most probably as an experiment with new materials.

Materials and Finishes

Coloured wax and gypsum.

References

See Dental Museum collection item 391, for a related item.
Teaching / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Brown vulcanite radon applicator with rectal shield. Has two parts.

History of Object

The specimen came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Vulcanite

References

Teaching / Dental Prosthetics / Oral Surgery

Brief Description

A collection of acrylic resin models of the maxillia of a series of foetuses from 14 to 37 weeks. Five casts, all life size. Made by Dr. Clive Dennis.

History of Object

As the Chief Assistant in the Cleft Palate Clinic and Senior Lecturer, Dr. Clive Dennis produced the models as the material became available and used them in his teaching programs.

Materials and Finishes

Polymethylmethacrylate

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Laboratory / Teaching

Brief Description

Disarticulated human skull packed in partitioned box 30.0 x 25.0 x 10 cm. Clean and supposedly complete. Some small fragments of bone and loose teeth included. Thought to have been prepared in India.

History of Object

Skull came from Mr. K. Johnstone of Collins Street, Senior Lecturer/Demonstrator in the Department of Dental Prosthetics, from 1954 to 1980. It was bought when he was a student.

Materials and Finishes

Human remains.

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Teaching / All

Brief Description

Everlasting (Livingston) daisy in clear acrylic. The embedded material was turned in a lathe to give a cylindrical block and then polished. Colour good as at 11 May1995.

History of Object

The specimen came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963 and was made as a museum and teaching object by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield most probably as an experiment with new materials.

Materials and Finishes

Coloured acrylic, actual specimen.

References

Teaching / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Death Mask of subject with the right side of the face swollen. Mask was made by Dr W. J. Tuckfield, Senior Lecturer Dental Prosthetics, the Australian College of Dentistry, Melbourne, Australia.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963. Specimen was made by Dr W. J. Tuckfield as part of a collection of specimens for the Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Made of wax and gypsum using standard dental technology.

References

Teaching / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Fourth and fifth year Prosthetic lecture notes including Partial Dentures and Crown and Bridge.

History of Object

When Professor Henry Atkinson was made head of the Department of Dental Prosthetics he found old teaching and lecture notes which were used by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield and Mr. R. W. Shepherd. These notes form part of that collection.

Materials and Finishes

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Teaching / History

Brief Description

Mr. Alan. Docking's 'Dental Materials' notes, 'Gold and Gold Alloys' lecture notes. Notes are tied with pink tape.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching / History

Brief Description

Mr. Allan. Docking's 'Dental Impression Materials' lecture notes. Notes are tied with pink tape.

History of Object

When Professor Henry Atkinson was made Lecturer in Histology and Embryology, a large parcel of typed notes was given to him by Professor Arthur Amies which included Amies' original notes and several others. Alan Docking's notes were obtained when the subject the 'Dental Materials' was taken over by the Prosthetic Department.

Materials and Finishes

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Teaching / History

Brief Description

Mr. A. Docking's 'Dental Cement' lecture notes. Notes are tied with pink tape.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching/ History

Brief Description

'100 file' from Professor Henry Atkinson, 1978. Details the possible expansion in student intake from sixty to one hundred students. Some information on the Ministerial Advisory Committee, 1965 from Dr. John Wark, who was a Victorian Dental Association representataive on that committe.

History of Object

Files came from Professor Henry F. Atkinson

Materials and Finishes

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Teaching/ History

Brief Description

Three plain line articulators.
A. Fork type.
B. Graham & Woods. Early model articulator.
C. Graham & Woods. Later model articulator.

History of Object

Articulators came from Mr. A. Treacy, they were originally his father's, who was a permatee and worked with and for Turner's of Collins/Burke Streets.

Materials and Finishes

Bronze.

References

See A. D. Co 1912 catalogue. B 40 - 43.
Laboratory / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Simple wood cabinet with lead glass door, painted crudely in black.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. It was originally thought that this cabinet was a tooth cabinet made to store sets of artificial teeth. It has since been determined that the cabinet is for microscope slides and was most probably used in the original Odontological Society of Victoria Museum.

Materials and Finishes

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Clinical / Equipment / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Twice life size gypsum model with upper left 6, missing. Replaced with removable bridge with clasps on upper left 5 and 7 and fitted tube tooth. Cast in technique metal. One of a set of models used to demonstrate precision attachments. Made by Mr. Terry Harvey, Technical Officer in the Department of Dental Prosthetics.

History of Object

Model was used by the Department of Dental Prosthetics for several years until methods of treatment changed.

Materials and Finishes

Gypsum and technique metal.

References

Laboratory - Teaching

Brief Description

Typical Bunsen burner with rubber tube for connection to town gas.

History of Object

Burner came from either the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963 or commercial laboratories. As the change to natural gas occurred in 1963 this specimen may be of that era.

Materials and Finishes

Brass and rubber.

References

Technical / Dental Prosthetics