How Long to Read The Smile Stealers: The Fine and Foul Art of Dentistry

How Long Does it Take to Read The Smile Stealers: The Fine and Foul Art of Dentistry?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read The Smile Stealers: The Fine and Foul Art of Dentistry by Richard Barnett

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

An incisive and startling international review of the evolution of dentistry from the Bronze Age to the present day, presented in a gorgeous package This achingly fascinating book follows the evolution of dentistry throughout the world from the Bronze Age to the present day, featuring captivating, grim illustrations of the tools and techniques of dentistry through the ages. It charts the changing social attitudes toward the purpose and practice of dentistry from the crude and painful endeavors of early civilizations to the fluoridated water, cosmetic surgery, and heightened expectations of today. Organized chronologically, The Smile Stealers interleaves beautiful and gruesome 3D objects, technical illustrations, and paintings from the Wellcome Collection’s unique medical archive of material from Europe, America, and the Far East with seven authoritative and eloquent themed articles from medical historian Richard Barnett. Including previously unseen illustrations, this comprehensive review of the development of the trade and discipline of dentistry covers topics as diverse as the very first dentures, the smile revolution in eighteenth-century portraiture, and the role of dentistry in forensic science. The Smile Stealers is guaranteed to appeal to those who see the beauty in medicine and biology as it probes the growth of dentistry.

How long is The Smile Stealers: The Fine and Foul Art of Dentistry?

The Smile Stealers: The Fine and Foul Art of Dentistry by Richard Barnett is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Smile Stealers: The Fine and Foul Art of Dentistry Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read The Smile Stealers: The Fine and Foul Art of Dentistry aloud.

What Reading Level is The Smile Stealers: The Fine and Foul Art of Dentistry?

The Smile Stealers: The Fine and Foul Art of Dentistry is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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