The Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry in Baltimore, Maryland, proudly preserves and presents the history of dentistry in the United States and around the world. Opened in 1996, the museum is located at the home of America's first dental school at the University of Maryland. On display are unique dentistry artifacts and exhibits on oral health, as well as stories about distinct dental professionals and their contributions. In 2003, the museum was designated by Congress as the official museum of the dental profession.

If you have the opportunity to experience the museum in person, you can look forward to these highlights:

• George Washington's dentures - made of hippo ivory
• Queen Victoria's Personal Oral Hygiene Instruments
• Tooth Jukebox
• The 1870 Office of Dentistry of the pioneer G.V. Black
• Boar's Hair Toothbrush mounted on a bone handle from the Victorian Era
• Interactive exhibits on oral health
• Exhibits on the history of the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery

You can also experience the museum from the comfort of your home at National Museum of Dentistry-Virtual Tour.