For the first time, the Lindsay Society for the History of Dentistry and the American Academy of the History of Dentistry are joining together to hold an event entitled 'Anglo-American Dental History Conference: Social and medical influences on dentistry 18th-20th century' on 8-9 October 2016 at the British Dental Association (BDA) on Wimpole Street in London.

A fascinating programme of lectures and events delivered by expert clinicians, medical and social historians will include Professor Colin Jones speaking on 'Teeth and smiles in the Age of Enlightenment'; Jelena Bekvalac speaking on the oral health of London past; and Dr Clare Jones discussing the cultural history of the toothbrush.

Registration for the event includes a Friday evening reception in the Hunterian Museum at the Royal College of Surgeons, a light lunch and afternoon tea each day.

For further information and to book for the event, visit https://www.bda.org/lindsaysociety.