Historical Bibliography Updated: June 17, 2026
The dental art, a practical treatise on dental surgery.
Publication Details
Baltimore, MD: Armstrong & Berry, 1839 CE.
One of the most popular books on the subject ever published. It underwent 13 editions during the next 74 years! Harris was instrumental in founding the first dental college in the world, the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, as well as the first national association of dentists in the U.S., and the first authoritative dental periodical, the American Journal of Dental Science.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #3680 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/5625 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | the-dental-art-a-practical-treatise-on-dental-surgery |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Baltimore, MD