DT U.S. Edition, Nov./Dec. 2010, Vol. 5, No. 23

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Stephen Buchanan Dr. Arnaldo Castellucci Dr. Gorden Christensen Dr. Rella Christensen Dr. William Dickerson Hugh Doherty Dr. James Doundoulakis Dr. David Garber Dr. Fay Goldstep Dr. Howard Glazer Dr. Harold Heymann Dr. Karl Leinfelder Dr. Roger Levin Dr. Carl E. Misch Dr. Dan Nathanson Dr. Chester Redhead Dr. Irwin Smigel Dr. Jon Suzuki Dr. Dennis Tartakow Dr. Dan Ward Editorial Board DENTAL TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Newspaper · US Edition f DT page 1A Members of the public are invited to take a trip into the not-so-distant past to discover childhood toys with a toothy twist. “Open Wide! Toothy Toys that Made Us Smile” is on view at the National Museum of Dentistry. The exhibit features more than 50 objects, ranging from the original wind-up Yakity Yak chatterteeth cre- ated in 1949 to Cabbage Patch dolls with teeth from the 1980s. From Play Doh’s Dr. Drill-n-Fill to Barbie Dentist to an Evel Knievel battery-operated toothbrush com- plete with launching ramp, visitors to the museum can see games, dolls, puzzles and character toothbrushes. The exhibit also features a play- able Tooth Invaders video game from 1981 and a hands-on game cor- ner where visitors can try their hand at classic dental themed games such as Crocodile Dentist and Mr. Mouth. “Times change, and toys reveal what was important to us during certain times in our history,” said National Museum of Dentistry Exec- utive Director Jonathan Landers. For example, Hopalong Cassidy cowboy toothbrushes were all the biotic application. A dietary therapy, if effective, might be a less expensive and safer method for the prevention and treatment of periodontitis.” Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation Dr. Nigel Carter said: “Most people suffer from gum disease at some point in their life. What people tend not to realize is that it can actually lead to tooth loss if left untreated, and in this day and age, most people should be able to keep all their teeth for life. “This study shows that a small and relatively easy change in peo- ple’s diet can massively improve the condition of their teeth and gums, which in turn can improve their overall wellbeing.” The study was published in the November issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association: Naqvi et al. “n-3 Fatty Acids and Periodontitis in U.S. Adults,” Journal of the American Dietetic Associa- tion, Volume 110, Issue 11, pages 1589–1780. DT (Source: British Dental Health Foundation) News DENTAL TRIBUNE | Nov./Dec. 20102A rage in the early 1950s when West- erns were popular. Westinghouse made a build-your-own rocket toothbrush during the space race in the 1950s. Barbie found a career as a dentist in the 1990s. “Many of these tooth-related toys are rare windows into our past, while others are still being played with by kids, and adults, today,” Landers said. “They all show the creative ways we’ve encouraged children to care for their teeth over the years.” This special exhibit is drawn from the National Museum of Dentistry’s 40,000-object collection of dental treasures and the toy collection of guest curator Elaine M. Miginsky, DDS. This exhibit, which will be on dis- play through Jan. 30, 2011, is made possible in part by Webb Mason. DT (Source: National Museum of Dentistry) ‘Toothy’ toys at National Museum of Dentistry (Photo/www.sxc.hu) AD ‘Fatty fish and nuts have been shown to help lower the risks of gum disease and periodontitis.’ These vintage toys are on display at the National Museum of Dentistry. (Photos/Provided by the National Museum of Dentistry) Tell us what you think! 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