Biomedical subjects

R V Reed

Publications and source records attributed to R V Reed.

5 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1999

Thomas Lea Buckingham, MD, DDS, (1816-1883).

Miller, farmer, mechanic, dry goods merchant, dentist, author, physician, teacher, inventor, and fourteenth president of the American Dental Association, take your pick, for Thomas Lea Buckingham without feigning, embraced that menu to the brim--the verge beyond which, only a pittance of dentists might succeed. Nevertheless, the facts lie untouched--a testament to one of dentistry's most brilliant, unassuming, and dedicated disciples. Loved by his students and respected by his peers, Thomas Lea Buckingham reached new heights in garnishing respect from his colleagues. Sharing his knowledge, Dr. Buckingham profusely wrote about his findings, being affirmed by at least 25 dental periodicals (many with multiple contributions), over a period of thirty-four years, from 1850 to 1884. His principal writings appeared in Dental Cosmos, Johnston's Dental Miscellany, New York Odontologic Society Transcripts, Odontologic Society of Pennsylvania, American Dental Association Transactions, Dental Items of Interest, Pennsylvania Journal of Dental Science, Dental News, Dental Jairus, Missouri Dental Journal, Dental Registrar, New England Journal of Dentistry, and the British Journal of Dental Science. Upon Buckingham's death, noted dentists of his era spoke with love and respect of this exceptional dentist. This paper highlights the maturation of a minimally educated miller, who, with determination and purpose, rose to the pinnacle of his selected professions and garnered the love and respect of his fellow men.

History, 19th Century↗

PubMed1998

Teeth white and fair.

Most dentists practicing today, in fact most dentists living today, accept porcelain, in one form or another, as a fundamental determinant of dental armamentarium. It must be remembered, however, that porcelain, in spite of some admonishments by the Chicken Littles, has not and is not about to fall like the sky. A great amount of purpose, intellect, and dedication proffered by porcelain's protagonists was the springboard that eventually led to near total acceptance of that product by dentists and the public they treated. Porcelain's introduction, however, was not accompanied by a professional unity that orchestrated its arrival with a blare of bugles and a ruffle of drums. Rather, the early proponents and opponents churned and swiped at each other for some decades. Teeth White and Fair recounts the origin, struggle, and growth of an early porcelain manufacturing company; the diversity of the men involved in the production of porcelain; the profession's dichotomy regarding the acceptance of porcelain; and the details of manufacture of that then embryonic dental product. Finally, the reader is given a peek at evolving cosmetic oriented materials that desire to garner ascension as valued players on the stages of cosmetic dental restorative materials.

Delaware↗

PubMed1996

Philip Andrew Traynor, DDS, FACD, (1874-1962).

Philip Andrew Traynor was arguably Delaware's most peerless dentist during his lifetime and even until today. He touched many lives, advanced the prestige of the dental profession, and served his state and country unselfishly as a national legislator. Forceful, no nonsense, take charge, persuasive, athlete, soldier, politico, legislator, canine judge, vocalist, dentist--all words that have been used to identify and describe this remarkable, unwonted, and extraordinary man--truly a dental diamond from the Diamond State. Historically it is important to view Traynor's wide ranging accomplishments in perspective. An Irish Catholic and son of the nation's second smallest state, Dr. Traynor affected the lives of thousands of people the length and breadth of his state and even his nation. Whether at the dental chair or congressional lecturn, Philip A. Traynor, a dual savant, imprinted his hallmark. This paper details the unselfish life of a perspicacious man and exceptional dentist, Philip A. Traynor, DDS.

Delaware↗

PubMed1994

Origin and early history of the dental mouthpiece.

For 42 years, the author perused and searched dental literature for the true origin of the mouthpiece. This manuscript is the culmination of that search: identifying the originator, reviewing the contributions of several pioneering dentists in mouthpiece creation, and interviewing two of many notable boxing participants.

Boxing↗

PubMed1994

Paul Sheppard Burnham, DDS (1903-1987).

A search via databases and indexes, as well as the American Dental Association package library collection, yielded no evidence of participation by American dentists in outboard motor or hydroplane inboard motor boat racing. There may be or have been such participants, but the contributions of Paul Sheppard Burnham, DDS are noteworthy and quite probably unique. Competing always as an amateur, his racing ability was respected; on many occasions he outraced professional drivers. Dr. Burnham led an interesting life. In his 83 years, he operated and soon thereafter traded automobile after automobile (a total of 49)--satisfying his love for fast and unusual cars. While practicing dentistry most of his adult life, he managed to become an integral part of the Rehoboth Beach, DE beach patrol, serving for ten years as captain of lifeguards and, in a few of his senior years, as chief. As the 20th century comes to a close, a good deal is written and spoken about those identified as unusual, vibrant, daring, spirited, competitive, self-confident, and colorful--travelers in the fast lane. Paul S. Burnham, DDS spent a great part of his life in the fast lane, with very few in front of him.

Automobiles↗