Volume 217 Issue 12, 19 December 2014
FIRST WORLD WAR SERIES: IVORY CROSS DENTAL AID
The cover images in volume 217 of the Journal have been commissioned to commemorate the centenary of the start of the Great War. Dentistry and oral surgery came to the fore in World War I and significant advances in dental treatment and oral surgery were made in order to cope with horrendous facial injuries and the sheer volume of troops.
The illustration on the final issue of this cover series depicts the Ivory Cross badge. The Ivory Cross was chosen to be the emblem of the National Dental Aid Fund and a badge was worn by dentists on the roll of honour on payment of half a crown. The purpose of the National Dental Aid Fund was to provide skilled dental treatment to discharged servicemen, home army, mercantile marine and necessitous poor (including mothers and children). More info on page 662 in the Upfront section of this issue.
Illustration by Philip Bannister
Web: philip-bannister.co.uk
Email: philip@philip-bannister.co.uk
Agent: illustrationweb.com
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