Dental Ledger Odontogram Patient Record Gold Inlay 1920s NYC Porcelain
$ 11.09
Description
Dental Ledger Odontogram Patient Record Gold Inlay 1920s NYC Porcelain. The item is a single leaf, likely from a larger loose-leaf or ledger system, as evidenced by reinforced holes along the left margin. The paper has yellowed significantly with age and shows typical wear, including edge wear, toning, and the original fold lines noted in the processing instructions. This is an original early twentieth-century dental patient record, a combined odontogram and payment ledger from the private office of a period dentist. The item is a single leaf, likely from a larger loose-leaf or ledger system, as evidenced by reinforced holes along the left margin. The paper has yellowed significantly with age and shows typical wear, including edge wear, toning, and the original fold lines noted in the processing instructions. It is slightly brittle towards the edges and may be shipped folded along its original crease. The printed form bears the manufacturer’s mark of “THE C.”, indicating it was produced by a commercial office-supply company specializing in medical and dental record-keeping. The form is divided into two primary sections: a detailed tooth chart, or odontogram, and a financial ledger for tracking procedures and payments. The odontogram is a standard dental diagram of the adult dentition, used to record the condition of each tooth and any planned or completed restorative work. Handwritten markings on the chart use period notation to indicate fillings, missing teeth, and other clinical findings, providing a visual record of the patient’s dental history and the scope of early restorative dentistry. The ledger portion of the card tracks charges and payments over a period of years, with handwritten entries for specific procedures and their associated costs. These entries reference common early twentieth-century dental treatments, including gold fillings, gold inlays, porcelain inlays, amalgam restorations, crowns, bridgework, and extractions. The presence of multiple entries for gold and porcelain work suggests a practice focused on private restorative dentistry, where such materials were the standard for durable, high-quality repairs. The financial side of the card also records credits and balances, offering a glimpse into the business side of a period dental practice and the cost of care at the time. This record is an excellent example of medical ephemera and a professional office archive. It holds particular value for researchers of early dentistry, dental history, and the evolution of patient record-keeping. The combination of a clinical odontogram with a detailed payment ledger makes it a comprehensive document of a single patient’s care, useful for those studying period medical practices, genealogical research, or the material culture of early twentieth-century healthcare. PLEASE NOTE: This item may be shipped according to how it was originally folded.
