Hand to Mouth: Essays on the Art of Dentistry

This lighthearted collection draws on cultural references in art, history, literature, politics, film, and music to create a whimsical portrait of the dental profession. Provocative as well as informative, the 57 essays in this collection range in subject from a look at why modern vampires have fangs to treatise s on saliva and local anesthesia, and a study of music in the dental office. This book will appeal to anyone associated with dentistry and makes a perfect gift.ContentsPART 1: HistoriesPART 2: MysteriesPART 3: MeaningsPART 4: PerceptionsPART 5: CuriousitiesPART 6: Visual ArtsPART 7: LiteraturePART 8: Popular CulturePART 9: PracticePART 10: Observations