The History of Orthodontia. 6,?

We thus find that the-se, as well as the other Arabian writers, J&sue the
Younger, and Avenzoar, have derived most.of their knowledge fro&n the older
Greek physicians. They based their treatment from them, and elaborateti
upon their already complicated prescriptions. It is evident that since the
fall of the Roman Empire, little advance was made in the science of the
dental art, that the profession confined itself to the surgical aspect, and loyt
the beautiful and mechanical side of the Etruscan and early Romans.

Annual Clinic, Chicago Dental Society.

The annual clinic of the Chicago Dental Society bids fair to surpass in efficiency and
enthusiasm the splendid clinics in the past. A notable list of clinicians have been selected
and arrangements are under way for a clinic which will place before guests and members
the best in modern scientific dentistry. The evening meeting on Friday, January 28, will
mark an epoch in dentistry. The banquet will be held on Saturday eve&g, January 29th.
Reservations for rooms at the La Salle Hotel, Chicago, may be made any time. Ban-
quet tickets may be had by addressing Dr. S. W. Fahrney, 25 E. Waahingtoa Se., Chicago.
The official program will be issued January 1. Exhibitors desiring space may communicate
with Dr. L. Strong, 30 N. Michigan Avenue., Chicago.

Percy B. D. Idler, Secrdury, FREDERICK B. M@UREHEAD,

30 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. President

Care of the Mouth.

_ LRHAPS no part of the body is so often neglected ac the mouth; especially is this
I? noticeable in the case of children. A mother, who will religiomly bathe her child and
keep its body sweet and clean, will often fail to clean its mouth. A new-born infant slam&d
have its mouth washed after each feeding; a soft cloth wet in a weak s&&on of bdritcic acid
should be used for this purpose. If this were always done we should rarely find a case of
infantile sore mouth.
After the teeth come and the mouth is large enough, a small soft brush should be umd:
the teeth and mouth should be thoroughly cleansed at least twice daily.
In illness, where sordes and mucus accumulate rapidly, and where the tongue is parched
and stiff, attention is needed every hour; the mouth should be kept moist, and the same treat-
ment carried out through the night as through the day. Boracic solution, listeri~~e, iem&?
juice, glycerine, and distilled water are all refires&n% and soften the tiesue:,; where the lips
are chapped or fissures appear, a lubricant of cold cream or s&e&ted Vaseline shoukl be ap-
plied. Where the gums are spongy or soft and bleed easily a fei drops of tiaotu%e af myi%%
added to pure water will help to harden them. Small squares of old tinen or soft gat&!e
should be used instead of a brush where one iL ill or weak. These should immediately be
burned after use.
Every part of the mouth should be cleansed; behind the wisdom teeth, the roof of the
mouth, atld under the tongue; lemon juice will remove the fur from a thickly coated tugger.
Where the teeth are sensitive, the water used should be slightly warm.--Pedititrics.