National Museum of Dentistry

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The Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry -- located in Baltimore, Maryland, and opened in 1996 -- preserves and exhibits the history of dentistry in United States and throughout the world. Situated on the campus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore, home of the world's first dental school^{[dubious – discuss]}, it exhibits numerous artifacts concerning dentistry throughout the ages as well as exhibits on oral health and dentistry professionals. Highlights of the collection include George Washington's not-so-wooden dentures, Queen Victoria's dental instruments, and the world's only Tooth Jukebox.

The museum has also be honored by receiving congressional designation as the nation’s official dental museum (2003) and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution.

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• The Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry

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