Calder’s Saponaceous Dentine, c. 1870s
Item
Title
Calder’s Saponaceous Dentine, c. 1870s
Date
1870
Description
A tooth powder advertised for “cleansing, preserving and beautifying the teeth,” Calder’s Dentine was composed of 56% chalk and 44% wintergreen flavored soap. It was used from the 1860s–1920s.
Albert C. Calder Company, Providence, Rhode Island
Albert C. Calder Company, Providence, Rhode Island
Identifier
#4 H-1298
Rights
Courtesy of UNMC College of Dentistry, through the support of the Dental Museum Fund and curated by Dr. Stanton D. Harn