National Museum of American History
Dental Science for Dental Health
October 5, 1988 – December 1, 1988
The exhibition celebrates the 40th anniversary of the National Institute of Dental Research, and highlights its achievements in the field of research. Topics include the story of fluoride and fluoridation, gum disease, and new materials in dentistry. The main attraction is "Mighty Mouth," a full mechanical mouth, which is used to test new materials.
