{"title":"Lionel Walter Bryer BDS BSc (1928-2006) South African Dental Surgeon, Musician and International Music-Entrepreneur.","authors":"Stanley Gelbier","doi":"10.58929/jhd.2026.074.01.40","DOIUrl":"10.58929/jhd.2026.074.01.40","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lionel Bryer was a dentist who had a smart London practice but then became a major figure in the music world. Not content with just playing the violin he went on to establish several music festivals and a major youth orchestra.</p>","PeriodicalId":73982,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the history of dentistry","volume":"74 1","pages":"40-43"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147522866","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Robert D Spielman, Jeanne M Nervina, Andrew I Spielman
{"title":"Eponyms in Dentistry - Orthodontics.","authors":"Robert D Spielman, Jeanne M Nervina, Andrew I Spielman","doi":"10.58929/jhd.2026.suppl1.089","DOIUrl":"10.58929/jhd.2026.suppl1.089","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dentistry has witnessed a steady expansion of technological advancements and innovations throughout its history. Today, over 250 names are associated with oral and dental eponyms. In this paper, we highlight 21 eponyms and 24 names that are specific to the field of orthodontics. Each entry briefly presents the individual's name, educational background, notable contribution, and primary references to the original descriptions. This study aims to commemorate these pioneers-many of whom have been forgotten decades or even centuries after their significant contributions to the field.</p>","PeriodicalId":73982,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the history of dentistry","volume":"74 Suppl 1","pages":"89-101"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147610838","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Eponyms in Dentistry - Periodontics and Oral Microbiology.","authors":"Andrew I Spielman","doi":"10.58929/jhd.2026.suppl1.133","DOIUrl":"10.58929/jhd.2026.suppl1.133","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This paper explores twenty dental eponyms related to periodontal disease and oral microbiology, highlighting key pathogens such as the Koch bacillus (<i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i>), <i>Actinomyces israelii</i>, <i>Treponema vincentii</i>, <i>Prevotella intermedia</i>, and <i>Veillonella parvula</i>. It also examines seminal contributions to infection control and diagnostics, including Listerine, pasteurization, and histological stains such as the Gram and Giemsa stains. These eponyms commemorate the pioneering work of scientists like Koch, Pasteur, and Löffler, who made foundational discoveries under challenging conditions with limited laboratory resources. By revisiting their achievements, this paper underscores the importance of preserving historical memory in dental education and practice, ensuring that new generations appreciate the origins and enduring impact of these milestones in microbiology and periodontology.</p>","PeriodicalId":73982,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the history of dentistry","volume":"74 Suppl 1","pages":"133-146"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147610883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Max Horsnell, Gerry Winter, Denis Berman, Neil Swallow and Peter Heffer: Children's dentists at the London Hospital.","authors":"Stanley Gelbier","doi":"10.58929/jhd.2026.074.01.104","DOIUrl":"10.58929/jhd.2026.074.01.104","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Professor Gerald Winter is widely regarded as the father of paediatric dentistry in the United Kingdom.<sup>1</sup> He was an inspiring teacher, researcher and administrator whose influence spread far beyond the UK. But who influenced him? The trail takes us to Max Horsnell at the London Hospital, who headed its strong children's dentistry department. Horsnell was himself swayed by Evelyn Sprawson; and in turn influenced others in addition to Winter.</p>","PeriodicalId":73982,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the history of dentistry","volume":"74 1","pages":"104-112"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147522857","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Barry Scheer BDS LDS MPaedDent (1930-2022): Paediatric Dentist, Traumatologist and International Dentist.","authors":"Stanley Gelbier","doi":"10.58929/jhd.2026.074.01.95","DOIUrl":"10.58929/jhd.2026.074.01.95","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Barry Scheer was, in his time, a rare specimen in the UK; a private paediatric (pediatric in the USA) dentist. Most children were then treated under the National Health Service. He also rose to eminence as an academic, interested in treating a wide range of clinical issues, but especially leading a focus on traumatized teeth in an age when few mouth protectors were worn in the UK. Nevertheless, he found time for a very wide range of non-dental activities, some requiring much physical or mental stamina. He maintained contacts with many other dentists throughout the world, especially in the USA, often as co-members of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry.</p>","PeriodicalId":73982,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the history of dentistry","volume":"74 1","pages":"95-103"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147521876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bianca Magallanes, Catalina Méndez, James L Gutmann
{"title":"Historical Insights on Intentional Replantation for Tooth Retention Contrasted with Contemporary Practices.","authors":"Bianca Magallanes, Catalina Méndez, James L Gutmann","doi":"10.58929/jhd.2026.074.01.17","DOIUrl":"10.58929/jhd.2026.074.01.17","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The use of intentional replantation procedures to retain compromised teeth has a long and tortuous history of trial and error, doubt and conviction. Even in contemporary times there are both advocates and opponents to the use of this procedure, often citing it as a \"last resort to retain the teeth.\" This article will look at the pros and cons of this technique as indicated by both our forefathers in the pertinent literature on this subject over the past 200+ years and present-day proponents of its routine use.</p>","PeriodicalId":73982,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the history of dentistry","volume":"74 1","pages":"17-29"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147522820","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reproducing an Edo Period Orbital Epithesis with Wood and Crystal.","authors":"Kazuya Yoshida","doi":"10.58929/jhd.2026.074.01.61","DOIUrl":"10.58929/jhd.2026.074.01.61","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In Japan, ophthalmic diseases, such as gonorrheal conjunctivitis, were widespread during the Edo period (1603-1868), leaving many patients without one or both eyes. Numerous records indicate that many professional denturists often crafted artificial eyes for such patients; however, no evidence of inserted prosthetic eyes has been found to date. The author aimed to recreate a wooden orbital epithesis using the same materials and methods as those used in the Edo period where boxwood was used for wooden plate dentures. The inner surface of the epithesis could be contaminated with mucus; therefore, raw lacquer was applied similar to that applied to Noh masks. The artificial eye was fabricated using Japanese crystal, which was used for gyokugan (inlaid crystal eyes) in Buddhist statues in Japan for 900 years. The crystal was formed and polished with whetstones, and the skin surface was painted with Japanese paints and finished with beeswax. The method of orbital epithesis fixation remains unknown, and the possibility of using an adhesive was considered. The author's initial trial indicated that a relatively realistic orbital epithesis could be recreated. Highly skillful Edo-period denturists were likely to have fabricated considerably more sophisticated artificial eyes.</p>","PeriodicalId":73982,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the history of dentistry","volume":"74 1","pages":"61-76"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147522869","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Eponyms in Dentistry - Physiology and Pathology.","authors":"Arthi Kumar, Andrew I Spielman","doi":"10.58929/jhd.2026.suppl1.008","DOIUrl":"10.58929/jhd.2026.suppl1.008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Do you ever wonder who is behind the names, diseases, structures, procedures, or syndromes often taught in dental or medical school? For instance, the Cusp of Carabelli on a maxillary molar, the Wharton duct of the submandibular gland, or the Eustachian tube that gives the perception of a stuffed ear before landing are three structures named after individuals who first described them centuries ago. This is a long-overdue exploration of 60 names for 53 of the most relevant eponyms, many of whom have likely been forgotten.<sup>I</sup>.</p>","PeriodicalId":73982,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the history of dentistry","volume":"74 Suppl 1","pages":"8-37"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147610820","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Alphabetical Tables.","authors":"","doi":"10.58929/jhd.2026.suppl1.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58929/jhd.2026.suppl1.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73982,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the history of dentistry","volume":"74 Suppl 1","pages":"4-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147610806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Eponyms in Dentistry - Prosthodontics.","authors":"Leila Jahangiri, Andrew I Spielman","doi":"10.58929/jhd.2026.suppl1.102","DOIUrl":"10.58929/jhd.2026.suppl1.102","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article highlights the significance of 20 dental eponyms in prosthodontics, emphasizing the enduring legacy of the individuals behind them. Each name represents a pivotal advancement and a foundational contribution to the history of dentistry and prosthodontics in particular. Understanding their lives and innovations fosters a deeper appreciation of today's clinical practice, which are built on past discoveries. As current technologies become tomorrow's historical artifacts, recognizing the evolution of the field helps contextualize modern dentistry and anticipate future directions. Honoring these pioneers is essential to preserving the continuity of knowledge and valuing the individual efforts that have shaped the profession.</p>","PeriodicalId":73982,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the history of dentistry","volume":"74 Suppl 1","pages":"102-118"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147610881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}