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B Z Swanson

Publications and source records attributed to B Z Swanson.

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PubMed1998

[Portrait of a Confederate secret agent: the dentis Henry A. Parr].

Dr. Henry A. Parr had many aspects in his career, beginning life as secret confederate agent during the Civil War, and finally ending as the president's dentist. The way he played these roles, as a pirate, accused of murder, as a pharmacist, inventor and dental teacher, makes up a real odysey, well documented.

American Civil War↗
PubMed1996

Portrait of a confederate secret agent: Henry A. Parr, DDS.

Dr. Henry Albert Parr wore many faces during his career beginning with his Civil War service as a Confederate secret service agent and ending as a presidential dentist. How he played the roles in between as a pirate, accused murderer, pharmacist, inventor, and dental educator is a real odyssey--and worthy of documentation.

History, 19th Century↗
PubMed1980

Gasoline-induced mucositis.

Gasoline-induced mucositis may become more common because of fuel shortages or increased fuel cost. Dentists should, therefore, consider this oral irritant in the differential diagnosis of oral lesions.

Adult↗
PubMed1978

Oral hygiene: a history of tongue scraping and brushing.

Tongue scraping and brushing have been practiced for hundreds of years but are still little appreciated or used by the public. Throughout the centuries, tongue scrapers have been constructed of thin, flexible strips of wood, various meals, ivory, mother-of-pearl, whalebone, celluloid, tortoiseshell, and plastic. Recent scientific evidence has validated the need to practice habitual and thorough tongue brushing as part of daily home oral hygiene procedures.

Dental Devices, Home Care↗