History
Recognized for its innovative programs that educate the public about the importance of oral health in a healthy life, the museum is designated by Congress as the official museum of the dental profession in the U.S. The museum's extensive 40,000 object collection of dental instruments, furniture, and artwork is one of the most important and oldest in the world, tracing its roots to the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, the world's first college of dentistry, founded in Baltimore, MD in 1840. The museum is a center of learning for children, featuring school tours throughout the year and entertaining and interactive exhibits that teach the importance of oral health.
Specialties
Recognized for its innovative programs that educate the public about the importance of oral health in a healthy life, the museum is designated by Congress as the official museum of the dental profession in the U.S. The museum's extensive 40,000 object collection of dental instruments, furniture, and artwork is one of the most important and oldest in the world, tracing its roots to the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, the world's first college of dentistry, founded in Baltimore, MD in 1840. The museum is a center of learning for children, featuring school tours throughout the year and entertaining and interactive exhibits that teach the importance of oral health.