Dental Postcard Collection

Hogbristles, Hucksters & Radioactive Paste
Posted: November 15, 2005

                A Historical Collection of Dental Postcards

Hogbristles, Hucksters & Radioactive Paste, is a nostalgic journey and a visual celebration of both dental history and postcards, by authors Curtis P. Hamann, MD, CEO, President of SmartPractice, and Ben Z. Swanson, Jr., DDS, M.Phil. Dr. Swanson is one of two people in the United States with a history of dentistry advanced degree. He taught dental history at the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, and established the national dental museum for the University of Maryland. He is a past president of the American Academy of the History of Dentistry, and an avid collector of dental postcards.            

 This gorgeous, coffee table book offers a fascinating look at the history of the postcard and its impact on communication in dentistry. Lavish, four-color images, memorable quotes and inviting commentary tell a visual, irresistible tale of postcards as a means of communication, as a collectible, and as a vital piece of dental history. The hard cover bound, 195-page book features:

  • Over 500 full-color postcard images
  • Humorous and interesting dental facts
  • Five century dental timeline

This one of a kind book is ideal for gift giving! Hogbristles, Hucksters & Radioactive Paste is available now for just $49.95 (Item #101058) exclusively from SmartPractice. Call today to preorder: 1-800-522-0800.

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