The ethics of dental practice in London in the sixteenth century. 1. Henry Chettle's Kind-Harts dreame of 1592. An important lay view

'Dentists' and the establishment of the Anglo-American dental profession in the eighteenth century: part 1. The need for a name and an identity

This series of papers will examine how the Anglo-American dental profession was established in the eighteenth century, examining its need for a name and identity, public recognition and official status. This paper outlines the evolution of the names of the profession, from tooth-drawer to dentist, and notes the importance of the name to the profession.

Ars scientia mores: science comes to English dentistry in the seventeenth century. 2. Charles Allen's Treatise of 1685/6

The dental historian is fortunate to have Charles Allen and his Treatise of 1685/6. His value lies less in the practical content of the work but more in his knowledge of general and dental anatomy, and in the evidence of an enquiring mind. The author tackles developmental anatomy, physiology and pathology in his chosen subject. Without its unassailable provenance it would be difficult to believe that it was written in the 17th century.

The ethics of dental practice in London in the sixteenth century. 2. Sir Thomas More's 'Ordinances' for the Barber-Surgeons, 1530

Sir Thomas More's Ordinances can tell us much about London dental practice in the sixteenth century, providing an overview of training, development and practice within a healthcare service much like our own.