Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-08-29
\ Model Establishments.

Outside the larger cities there are
probably few dental establishments
better equipped for skiilful work than
that of DR.. |. l.. Ritter, this place. In
deed, after Il careful survey OF his plant
there seems to be nothing lacking.
Aside from his unique waiting parlor,
with its entertaining embellishments,
every provision has been made for work
most easy, quick and comic: table fOr
patients. All these We're shown the
JOURNAL il few days ago, and the fol
lowing description, probably unSclen-
tific, is based upon notes then made:
THE fur0rif COiumbj0 Ehdir.-ThiS
is constant pleasure to the doctor be-
cause its simple, easy mechanism meets
every operating requirement. The
raising and lowering appliance consists
of pump, the piston or plungcr of
which is moved up and down by IL long
lever near base of the chair. and
operated by the foot. Pushing the lever
downward pumps oil out of the rescr-
vOir into IA long brass tube, and as the
oil is forced into the bottom of the
tube the rod Is pressed upward, carry
ing with it the upper part of the chair.
The chair can also be turned entirely
around if necessary, adjusted to any
position and held by Il lever projecting
from under the seat.
The Ritter Sectionm Hrod- Rest. This
head-rest can be adjusted to every con-
ceivable position. n patient will never
complain of his neck getting tired if
this head-rest be used. 1t affords sup
port to the neck as well as head, and
the pads, i'll this position, also allow
,Nln of nd =
DcntaI Brockci-The various move
ments of this bracket are unlike those
commonly used. 1t is fastened to the
under side of chair and the standard, in
stead of turning III Il circle, moves along
parallel to side of the chair and always
remains i'll whatever position it is
placed.
The B,ackd Tabic.-This is quarter
oak very highly polished. The four
drawers open from either end. The
wings on each side contain nickled-
plated racks for engine burs and disks,
and on one side IA nickled-plated cotton
holder.
the CLARK UOubIc- BORT GiuSs FOuntdiu
SpihOOn.-WIthout question this device
is the best fountain Ill the dental world.
Having two bowls, with air space be-
tween, there is provided an air-space,
an overfloor space aud an absolute pre-
ventive of all the noises incident to the
operation of any other fountain. The
outer bowl is made of clear glass, the
inner of green, blue and amber. The
colored inner bowl changes the appear
ance of both bowls, and the variation is
pleasing and interesting to patients
The saliva ejector is source of great
satisfaction, the patient approaching
this feature of the spittoon fully as
the operator.
The Ransom a. RdHdOIph CdbiHet.-
This feature of the equipment embodie>
all the latest ideas and up-to date con
veniences which facilitate perfect classi
ticatiOn of instruments. When the toy
is down the entire front of the cabinet
is closed and locked Il feature found III
no other cabinet. This is of much adj
vantage, as no dust can penetrate into
the drawers, and it also adds to the
ornamental appearance of the cabinet
1t is made of quarter sawed oak witt
finished back, and the workmanship Ii
of the highest order. Every visible sur
face in or upon the cabinet is superbly
finished.
DpufuI Electric MOt0r.-For cOndens
ing the gold i'll cavities i'll place of the
old and-mallet this is the ideal device
The speed is from 1000 to $500 strokes
IA minute, with ample power IA
lowest speed. A single lever on the con
troller starts and changes the speed o.
instantly stops it. 1t is noiseless il
operation and responds readily to tn,
movement of the operating finger
LARGE gold Filings can be put i'll with
out any pain.
p0rceldin FUradcc. A device fo
baking porcelain for crown filings an'
bridge work, etc, Porcelain work is EN-
gazing the attention of the whole den
tai world. 1t is the liveliest subjec
now before the profession. For color
strength and harmonious shading porce
lain is recognized as the only substi
tute i'll dental prosthetic science IL
which the most artistic effects are pos
sible. 1t is now taking the place o
gold crown and Filings, as it so closet,
,,at.haS tho natural tooth that If can