Sir John Tomes (1815–1895)

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Sir John Tomes is known as the father of the British Dental Association and was its first President. A remarkable visionary, he helped unify the profession and fought for the Dentists' Act in 1878. He was also an outstanding dentist and researcher.

British Dental Association Dental Museum

London

Title

Sir John Tomes (1815–1895)

Date

1880

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 100 x W 154 cm

Accession number

LDBDA : 2936

Acquisition method

gift

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

signed and dated

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