First published in 1859, The Dental Cosmos was a pioneering journal devoted to the science and practice of dentistry. Edited by James W. White, the journal featured articles by some of the leading dentists of the day, covering topics such as oral surgery, dental hygiene, and the development of new dental technologies. This compendium contains a selection of articles from the early years of the journal.

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