Titre du document / Document title

C. Edmund Kells (1856-1928)

Auteur(s) / Author(s)

KRACHER C. M. ⁽¹⁾ ;

Affiliation(s) du ou des auteurs / Author(s) Affiliation(s)

⁽¹⁾ Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, ETATS-UNIS

Résumé / Abstract

Dr. C. Edmund Kells, a dentist practicing in the deep South became a pioneer in the profession of dentistry and medicine with his numerous inventions and publications. His most signficant invention was the surgical aspirator for dental and medical surgery, still utilized today. Kells was also one of the first dentists to hire a female dental assistant and the first to expose a dental radiograph in the United States. Although controversial at times, he fought for his convictions and beliefs in the advancement of dentistry. Kell's theories on conservative cavity preparation and 'saving' pulpless teeth are scientifically validated almost one century later. Because of Kells persistence, dental professionals today continue to benefit from his inventions and procedures.

Revue / Journal Title

Journal of the history of dentistry    ISSN  1089-6287 

Source / Source

2000, vol. 48, n^o2, pp. 65-69 (24 ref.)

Langue / Language

Anglais

Editeur / Publisher

American Academy of the History of Dentistry, Chicaco, IL, ETATS-UNIS  (1996) (Revue)

Mots-clés anglais / English Keywords

Odontology

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Century 19-20

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Invention

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Scientific instrument

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Publication

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Biography

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Theory

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Medicine

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USA

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Mots-clés français / French Keywords

Odontologie

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Siècle 19-20

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Invention

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Instrument scientifique

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Publication

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Biographie

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Théorie

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Médecine

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Etats-Unis

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Mots-clés espagnols / Spanish Keywords

OdontologÍa

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Siglo 19-20

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Invencion

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Instrumento cientÍfico

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Publicacion

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BiografÍa

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TeorÍa

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Medicina

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Estados Unidos

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Localisation / Location

INIST-CNRS, Cote INIST : 23914, 35400009101701.0050