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British Dental Association Museum
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British Dental Association
64 Wimpole Street
London
City of Westminster
W1G 8YS
England
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School pupils on a visit to the BDA Museum. Photography: Filip Gierlinski
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Collection details
Archives, Coins and Medals, Film and Media, Fine Art, Medicine, Photography, Science and Technology, Social History
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Facilities
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The Museum provides an inhouse education service and also an outreach service.
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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020 7563 4549
Education Officer (Tel)
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020 7535 5860
General information (Fax)
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020 7935 6492
E-mail
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museum@bda.org
Website
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www.bda.org/museum
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Open
Tues and Thurs 13.00-16.00
Other times by appointment
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Admission charges
Free Admission
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Description
The British Dental Association (BDA) Museum has one of the largest collections of dental heritage in the U.K. telling the story of how dentistry has developed from a marketplace spectacle to the complex procedures and treatment of today. The Museum welcomes all visitors and has an education and outreach service for schools and adult groups. "Great fun and very informative." "Quite an eyeopener - thank you from a non-dentist."
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Collections description
The collections of the BDA Dental Museum comprise over 30,000 objects, archives and images relating to the history of dentistry in the U.K, and is of international importance. The collections tell the story of the growth of the dental profession and industry and include items such as artificial teeth, instruments, machinery, furniture, archives, fine arts, photography and related dental ephemera.
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Key artists and exhibits
King William IV dentures
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Silver clockwork drill
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Pelican extraction tools from the 16th century
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Waterloo teeth
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Thomas Rowlandson prints
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George Cruikshank prints
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Silver handled toothbrushes
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Early dental film (1912)
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Trails
From Apothecaries To Florence Nightingale - A Medical Museums Trail
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Available resources
BDA Dental Museum
Handling collection or artefacts; Resource or activity pack; Taught session (schools); Virtual exhibition or images; Worksheets or templates; Workshop or activity session (Resource)
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Guided tours
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Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
CD-ROM guide available
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
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Facilities
Auditorium
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Refreshments
Shop
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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