Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-12-14

The has come to n decision. Extraction
may be scientifically defined as the
gentle art OF parting the mutt from his
molars. In former days extraction was
the only remedy for an aching tooth.
The slogan then was, IF thy tooth Of
lfend thee, pluck II out" But at the
present time the bad tooth can be made
well by removing the decayed part and
putting in filler. The process is very
similar 10 that used In tree surgery.
But tar and common cement have been
found not to work 30 well for filling
teeth as for filling trees. The decay
cd portions OF the tooth may be remov-
ed with a chlsel and mallet taking
care to leave the patient sufficient OF
his jaw bone and physiognomy In gen
eraI so as not to mar his beauty or i'm
pair his efficiency Mt the meal table.
While the cusps and hasps can be
knocked off with the hammer and
chisel. the deeper portions Of decayed
teeth imbedded in the jaw bone must
he treated with the drill. The opera
ton Of dental drill requires super,
ior refinement OF technique than the
operation OF n rock drin. although you
wouldn't believe It judging by the work
Of some dentists II won't do to go
drilling arund in some gink's oral cav
ity In an extemporaneous, care-free
fashion as IL You were prospecting for
copper When using the drill, the den
fist should have his mind on his work
Then is not the time for introspection.
This fact was wildly impressed upon
me when | first started ont as n den.
fist. | was soon to be married and for
the life Of me | couldn't keep my mind
on my work. One day | was drilling
the hasps Off some fellows cuspidors
and the gentle whirr OF the drill sooth-
cd me into state Of forgetfulness of
what | was doing Presently the pr
tient leaped from the dental chair like
born leper and roared. You blank
ety-blanked humbug what the devil
are you doing to my liver asked you
To fill my tooth. not my pelyis. Keep
ON the way you are going and you'll
strike oil" and sundry other observa-
tions which no gentleman would make
The most important branch Of extrac
ton from the dentists point Of view
| Is extracting the fee for the job. |
knew dentist who used TO extract his
fee and then some, while the patient
was under the influence OF the anaes-
, thetic. But his career as dentist
was short and merry one. and II
would have been damnsight shorter
IL he hadn't moved his single and
equipment to a different town every
day. when using the pincers, chisel.
nut picks and other weapons, you
should be careful not to drop them
down the patients throat, because such
instruments are expensive and also In
digestible.
In my opinion army dentistry CON
stitutes n distinct branch OF the pro.
fession. The army dentist does not
have TO be 30 careful and squeamish In
his work. He does not need so much
Equipment and he can greatly econo.
nize the use of local anaesthetic. The
'eason is that in treating soldiers, he
las the L. s. government and the
articles of War at his back and all he
Feeds is strong right arm and a good
triangle hold with his left arm. Writs
4 damnatiOn for sewages need not
,other him ut all. Army dentistry is
he dentists paradise and many civil
an dentist who has been cussed up
md down by the public and the land
ord. and hauled into court so many
times that he hasn't another nickel left
to pay damages, joins the army and
has his revenge.
The subject OF filling cavities is
very large one and great deal Of ex-
has been done to find suit.
able amalgams and cements which will
resist the corrosire effects OF tobacco.
alcohol and cuss words. could never
understand why people like to have
gold plating on their teeth. would
not want my mouth to look like a gold
plated grave yard. The practice OF
dentistry has its bright side, especially
when you are treating lovely young
damsel and find it hard to keep from
gazing into her eyes rather than her
teeth. In such rare moments ! feel
amply repaid for all the perseverance,
perspiration and profanity which ]
have bestowed on the science Of den.
tistry. and care not a straw for fees.
In conclusion / wish to say to all young
men contemplating a dentists career.
that II you lack strong constitution.