The dental assistant (1954)

The work of a dental assistant, Anne Bilham aged 17, is outlined in her own words: a young woman leaves her home in Hertfordshire and goes to the dental surgery where she welcomes patients, cleans and tidies and prepares a denture for a patient. Find out more: wellcomelibrary.org/item/b302...

[@dan4lau]

A very interesting film that, and oh what a smashing accent she has. I would imagine the script is well rehearsed, but no one could acquire that accent just to make a film I reckon. Hard to imagine anyone so well-spoken in such a job today. It's an interesting piece of social as well as medical history I reckon.

[@shadesilverwing592]

Wow I am glad Infection control methods have changed, nowadays one would never wipe two different surfaces with the same cloth, eg, Sink to equipment panels.

[@rapman5363]

Imagine having your anesthesia drawn up by a 17 year old?

[@CookieMonster-hl9eg]

Hygiene was paramount back then 😊 same in hospitals 🏥 when matron was in charge. The size of the needle 💉 back then 😬 we don’t get pink mouthwash anymore either, after treatment, cost cutting.

[@rapman5363]

Bob’s your Uncle.
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