The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-09

from abroad 10 an 10 be given at DOd
The Chairman Of the Commtsse on Business suggested
that one hour be spent the examination Of new dental
The Special Committee to whom was referred the paper
on professional Fees reported that they regarded the
the views therein expressed embodying principles
which alone can lead to professional excellence and while
draw the attention this Convention that part which
treats upon professional counsel and advice The com
mttee would not pretend TO even suggest the amount OF
compensation which should be charged for any given
operation, yet cannot but recommend that this Con-
yenon do express their decided dsappr, baton to all
that OF conduct which cheapens dental opera
ons that the good of the patient must be the sacrifice
We entirely dsapprove the idea that intelligent people
tons. We oaer therefore, the following resolutions
Resolved, That II Is the duty Of every member of the
well paic for all the time and the best skill he expend
on an operation, and which shall be an inducement for
Resolved That the best interests Of dental science de.
mand that lair and liberal Zee shall be charged Tor pro-
iessonal counsel I'd advice.
Resolved, That procession having true
knowledge ard skill we capnot bu. regard that know
ledge which may prevent disease as OF equal yea, more
value to patients than that which may cure
The remaining resolutions provided Tor the publication
OF the paper
The report was adopted, and a committee appointed
10 superntend the publication Of the minutes Of the Con-
venon and to have ZOO copies Of the address printed
A DKrEGAIE from Washington offered resolution that
five O'Clock this p NJ be assigned for deciding upon the
time and place OF holding the next session of the Conven
ion Adopted.
The next hour ordered be devoted TO the exit
bstion Of improvements in the de, tai art
The Convention then proceeded to consider various
discoveries and improvements in the dental art
Several varieties Of artificial teeth were exhibited, ex
plantations made of their merits by their makers, and
great interest manifested the part Of members ia
examinations of the specimens.
novel aud ingenious safety lamp exhibited, and
improvements OF hard rubber for the bed OF the teeth
Several varieties of foceps and other dental instruments
exhibited.
The Convention then took recess till o clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convection re. assembled at O'Clock, y. n.
motion was made and carried that the Convention
sumo considerable Of the subject Of the best prepa
ration Of gold for filling teeth.
DELEGATE said that his experience had not been
o successful in the Of sponge gold, But
gentlemen would say that his experience had been
SO limited that he could not arrive at correct con
illusions in regard to this matter. BE had not
arrived at the conclusions he had stated from his
experience but from the failures OF eminent operators
The refore he stood forward witness in favor Of the
objections urged against sponge gold that its produced
discolora,ion and disintegraton Of the teeth.
A DEIEGATE from New York said that he could speak
with come confidence upon this subject, gained by
perence Of years He had used crystalline gold for
three years with great success He had the pleasure OF
seeing the first operation that performed with
crystalline gold, and was perfectly successful The re-
suit Of his experience could be summed up in very few
words. There was question that vast amount OF
improperly prepared gold bad been in the market i'm.
perfectly purified aud imperfect in It's microscopic sruc
which contained all requisites tina, desirable fora
successful operation. Many failures unc oubedy had
CURED with the very best gold but his experience
taught BIN tina these failures had been the result Of in
perfect manipulation. He did not know man anywhere
cases occurring his practice three years.
crystalline gold with success. but there cases In
which 1, would not He wished 10 state the fol-
loving favor Of its use-its exceedingly deli
structure which enabled the dentist % place II Ia
positions SO exposed that nothing else could be retained
there.
DELICATE from Ohio said that there was confusion
OF terms in speaking OF sponge gold H. considered It to
was s,ruc,ura or srous gold there was again other
form OF gold which had its crystals definitely form
ed larger than the las, named ion THIS dis
tncton should be kept up speaking gold be used
in flung In all these kinds each might have great
variety Of quality. In bling with sponge gold which bad
upon its property OF cohesion for the permancy OF the
ming. lie knew that gold prepared this form would
make good filings but II not reliable. With struc-
abrous gold they depend not only upon pro
pey Of cohesion but also upon its power OF nterlacng
uniting together the crystals.
Tie PRESIDENT said that he had been in the habit OF
using crystal gold for three four During the
rst years OF his practice in using the results
Lot satisfactory he could have wished, but
recently they haa proved So although he was not yet
repaired side the a foil When be bad heard
doubts expressed by several members of this Convention
with regard TO the practlcabity OF making filings with
crystalline gold oil much .aae and permanency as those
made with foil he ielt ii due TO The manufacturers OF
crystahn gold to say that he bad filings OF this
eria tina, had been u Cd In the mouth upwards OF two
years which IN most perfect state OF preservation
equal and Ia cases when all the circumstances
nected With the cases were considered superior TO any
films with foil.
DliGars from New York said hst the experiments
which be had instituted proved that crystalline gold would
adhe together and make permanent mas, not per.
that II could be packed with much less pressure.
peculiarly aoou, was, that By working i
than they could make a ming OF gold foil. Il
could be built up independent Of support from the walls
the tooth After further remarks from the gentleman
support Of his position the discussion upon the subject
was closed
holding their Convention, and after good deal Of discus
Of various localities Bnston agreed up
aud the first Tuesday in August Of next year named
resoic,ion was offered tina, the Convention recon-.
mend the formation OF local or state societies, and taat
they requested scnd delegates 20 this Convention at
IT. apnua meetings thus making their annual convoca
ton congress OF the deusts Of the entire country,
which agreed 10.
A resolution was offered and adopted, rendering the
thanks o. the Convention 10 the dentists Of New York,
Brook IN and Williamsburg. for the courtesy that had
extended TO their brethren IRON abroad during the
presert Convention
A reso!rtion was passed authorizing the appointment
OF committee 10 inquire into the expectancy OF adopting
scale o, minimum prices
Ar uyl-ston wac then read from the dentists OF New
York Brooklyn and Williamsburg to the Convention 70
pareSe Of collation. at Dodwor,hs Assembly Rooms, at
u'cclock T.. u. which was accepted
he Convention then adjourned sire de
THE DENTAL FESTIVAL.
The dentists OF New York and vicinity gave very
handsome entertainment, last evening, nj Dodworths
Assembly Rooms, 70 the members OF the Convention
which was session in this city during the past three
days The occasion a much interest, and the
profession largely represented. There at least
tro hundred dentists present. and Whatever difference Of
opinion there may have been among them 10 the conven
ton there certainly In the discussion Of the
subjects for which they had assembled last evening
Dodwo,hs Band envened the entertainment, by the per-
ermance best pieces and with their assistance and
the sd excellent dinner the company had very good
time generally When the good things were discussed to
the satisfaction Of al the President made few Appropriate
remarks regard to the occasion, the objects for
which the Convention had been held, the progress Of
dental science and the high position which at present
occupies throughout the country Amer some further
remsrks the same topics by member Of the proies
sion sitting hs Ie the following toasts given
end responded 10 In appropriate speeches -
1t toast The President the constitution and the gene
raj government o. the United States OF America.
Cd The American Dental Convention organized upon the