- The preservation and indexing of archival material
associated with the founding and development of the Glasgow Dental Hospital and School
(GDH & S)
- To undertake research designed to up date the
history of the GDH & S.
- To initiate historical research in all areas
associated with dentistry in Scotland in general and the West of Scotland in particular.
- To foster an appreciation of the importance of
dental history by means of lectures, papers and publications.
History of the Group
From
small beginnings .......
Although the idea of a History of Dentistry Unit was first mooted by Dr H. Noble in a
paper in December 1984, it was not until January 1996 that the Group was formed following
informal discussions initiated by Professor McGowan. An inaugural meeting of interested
parties was held at the Post Graduate Dental Centre, Glasgow Dental Hospital and School on
10 January 1996.
Present were Prof. McGowan, Sir David Mason, Drs
H.Noble and R.M. Ross; R. McKechnie and W. Smith. It was agreed that Dr Noble be appointed
Chairman and Dr Ross Secretary. Dr Henry Noble died on 10th October 2004 and Dr Ross
was elected Chairman and Dr S. Taylor Secretary at a meeting of the group on 1st November
2004.
Current and Future
Activities:
An important project undertaken by the Group has been the publication of an up-date to the
work of T. Brown Henderson’s History of the Dental Hospital and School 1879-1979.
This has been compiled by Bill Smith. The Group is in the process of compiling an Index of
Archival material to be located at the dental branch library and in co-operation with the
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow hopes to produce a list of books with
dental titles held in the College library. This work is being undertaken by James Beaton.
Membership:
Membership is open to all with an
interest in the history of Dentistry. The annual subscription is £12 which
includes a twice yearly newsletter. To join the group, download the application form (in PDF format) and send the completed form, together with a cheque for £12 to Dr Marie E. Watt at the address given below.
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