Review of Dental Literature and Art. [Volume: 2, Issue: 11, June, 1861, pp. 611-624]

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children) there was a gentleman by the name of Wate practicing the profession in London, whose eminent services were justly appreciated at home
and abroad, and upon whose operations no less a judge than Dr. Eleazor
Parmly has passed the highest encomiums. And years before that,
(in 1802,) Dr. Hudson left his native home, (Ireland,) where he had been
educated under an uncle for the profession, came to this country, located
in Philadelphia, and established a reputation as a skillful and scientific
practitioner which very few have equaled, and none surpassed; and although he has been dead nearly thirty years, many of his operations
still remain as monuments of his skill, and fit models for imitation by the
present generation of practitioners. At an earlier period than that already referred to, (in 1782,) Dr. James Gardette (who was born and educated in France) established himself in Philadelphia, and met with the
most gratifying success. He has beeli described by Dr. Elisha Townsend as " a practitioner of high standing in his profession, of acknowledged
skill, combined with great scientific attainments." Taking all these things
into consideration, we cannot but believe that operations of the highest
order have long been, and are still performed by our professional brethren
in the Old World.
In what has been said we would not wish to be understood as denying
or controverting the fact that much of the present advancement of dentistry in Europe has been stimulated by the rapid strides that the profession has made in our country. This is fully admitted by our European brethren in a manner which evinces the kindest and warmest feeling
of regard and respect on their part.
ODONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY.-IT is gratifying to notice the interest evinced
by the members of this association in its advancement. This is manifested
not only in regular attendance at the meetings and participating in the
discussions, but also in the liberal contributions made to the library and
museum. On former occasions, we have given utterance to expressions
of regret that there should be a division of sentiment among the dental
profession of England on the subject of education, and have trusted that by
the exertions of disinterested parties a reconciliation eventually would
be effected, and that the Odontological Society and the College of Dentists
would become united and have one common object and one common
aim; for we have felt a deep and abiding interest in both parties. After
watching the course of events for the last two years, studying the characters of the parties engaged in the struggle, noticing the very decided
difference of opinions entertained, and the warm attachment manifested
by each for their own organization, there appears but one alternative
open, and that is to "agree to disagree," and, in maintaining separate associations, to emulate each other only in earnest efforts to advance the
science and art of the profession.