"Dental Ledger & Odontogram Mr V Webb 1910s Gold Inlay X-Ray NYC Porcelain"
$ 11.09
Description
"Dental Ledger & Odontogram Mr V Webb 1910s Gold Inlay X-Ray NYC Porcelain". The printed form number 728 appears at the top, indicating it was part of a standardized system used in a dental practice. The front of the card features a printed odontogram, or tooth chart, where the dentist has made clinical markings to record the condition of the patient’s teeth. This item is a vintage dental record from the early twentieth century, serving as a combined odontogram and payment ledger for a patient identified as Mr. V. Webb. The card was produced by The C. R. Sheppard Company of New York, a known manufacturer of professional office forms, and represents the type of detailed record-keeping typical of private restorative dentistry during that era. The printed form number 728 appears at the top, indicating it was part of a standardized system used in a dental practice. The front of the card features a printed odontogram, or tooth chart, where the dentist has made clinical markings to record the condition of the patient’s teeth. These handwritten notations in pencil and ink document a history of restorative work, including references to gold fillings, gold inlays, porcelain inlays, amalgam restorations, and a jacket crown. The chart also indicates areas where root fillings, temporary fillings, and nerve removal were performed, along with notations for extraction and X-rays. This level of detail offers a clear window into period dental procedures and the materials favored for high-quality restorative work in the early 1900s. Below the odontogram, the card functions as a payment ledger, with columns for dates, services rendered, and fees paid. The entries, dating from the 1910s, record a series of visits for prophylaxis, polishing, scaling, and more complex procedures such as resetting crowns and inlays. The payments are noted in pencil, with small dollar amounts that reflect the costs of private dental care at the time. The combination of clinical charting and financial accounting on a single card makes this a particularly complete document for researchers of medical history, genealogy, and the material culture of healthcare. The card has been folded and retains its original horizontal crease, which may be present when shipped. The paper shows age-related toning, some edge wear, and a slight brittleness along the margins, consistent with its age and storage history. There are small pencil marks, ink notations, and a faint red pencil annotation on the chart. The edges have minor chipping and a few small tears, but the text and clinical markings remain fully legible. This is an authentic piece of early dentistry ephemera, offering a direct connection to the practice of a named patient and the business operations of a period dental office. PLEASE NOTE: This item may be shipped according to how it was originally folded.
