Volume 220 Issue 8, 22 April 2016
'TOOTH FAIRY' TRADITIONS SERIES: THE MOON
The cover series for volume 220 of the British Dental Journal features original paintings by English artist Thomas Allen which explore the many different 'tooth fairy' traditions around the world.
The cover image on this issue represents the tradition in Botswana in which the children throw their milk teeth on the roof of their home and say, 'Mr Moon, Mr Moon, please bring me a new tooth!' Another moon-related milk tooth tradition: in Bhutan, children throw their milk tooth on the roof of their home as an offering to the moon goddess, who is believed to grant strong and healthy new teeth.
Painting by Thomas Allen
Website: www.thomasallen.uk.com
Original paintings are available to purchase from the artist.
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