British Journal of Dental Science (Volume 23, Nos. 287-299) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1880. Excerpt: ... gciihsj) Journal of gental Science. LONDON, FEBRUARY 1, 1880. We welcome with pleasure a new association of Dentists in, we may truly say, our midst, for it is to be called the Midland Counties Dental Association. The increasing number of local societies cannot be otherwise than a source of gratification to all those who have striven for years to advance the interests of the Dental body, as these societies are to a certain extent calculated tc promote a pleasaut and friendly feeling among the practitioners of the district in which they are established. We say to a certain extent, because there are circumstances under which, without care, they may be made simply the means of pandering to the vanity and self-conceit of individuals by placing them in positions which they are not fitted to hold, and where they are only tolerated because their very obtrusiveness drives into apparent apathy people of better education and more refinement of feeling. This would be greatly to be regretted, and we trust that whenever there is a local movement in favour of forming a Dental association, no gentlemen of position will hold aloof, and thus permit the reins of power to slip into the hands of those who are often the least fitted to hold them. Again, it should never be forgotten that one of the main objects of the formation of local societies is to promote kindness and good-feeling among brother practitioners, and therefore every endeavour should be made to prevent them from being made use of for the gratification of petty local feelings against one another. We would far sooner see them err on the side of liberality, and admit to their society men who may have failed to win the liking of all their compeers, and who, if really undeserving of it, will soon find their proper ...