Punch,  35 (1858), 80.

[A Dental Mistake]

Anon

Genre:

Illustration, Drollery

Relevant illustrations:

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Subjects:

Surgery, Accidents, Medical Practitioners, Medical Treatment, Expertise


    Shows a young dentist, whose medical diploma prominently adorns his surgery wall, approaching a patient from whom he has just removed a tooth. The dentist points out that he 'must have made some mistake: there's nothing the matter with this tooth. Never mind, try again!'.



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