A History Of Dentistry In New South Wales 1788 To 1945
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
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A meticulously researched work of regional medical history, this volume chronicles the evolution of dental practice in New South Wales from the earliest days of European settlement in 1788 through to the close of World War II in 1945. Halliday traces the profession's transformation from the rudimentary, often painful extractions performed by untrained practitioners in the colonial era to the emergence of a regulated, scientifically grounded discipline over more than a century and a half. The narrative details the key figures, legislative milestones, and institutional developments — including the establishment of dental schools and professional associations — that shaped the practice of dentistry in one of Australia's most populous states. Written with scholarly precision yet remaining accessible to general readers with an interest in Australian social and medical history, the work stands as an authoritative reference on a subject rarely afforded such thorough treatment. It is an indispensable resource for historians, dental professionals, and anyone seeking to understand the broader story of public health and professional identity in colonial and early twentieth-century Australia.
Author: R. W. Halliday
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, Australian Dental Association (New South Wales Branch)
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A meticulously researched work of regional medical history, this volume chronicles the evolution of dental practice in New South Wales from the earliest days of European settlement in 1788 through to the close of World War II in 1945. Halliday traces the profession's transformation from the rudimentary, often painful extractions performed by untrained practitioners in the colonial era to the emergence of a regulated, scientifically grounded discipline over more than a century and a half. The narrative details the key figures, legislative milestones, and institutional developments — including the establishment of dental schools and professional associations — that shaped the practice of dentistry in one of Australia's most populous states. Written with scholarly precision yet remaining accessible to general readers with an interest in Australian social and medical history, the work stands as an authoritative reference on a subject rarely afforded such thorough treatment. It is an indispensable resource for historians, dental professionals, and anyone seeking to understand the broader story of public health and professional identity in colonial and early twentieth-century Australia.