MLA2008: Greene Vardiman Black

Most famous dentist in Chicago

In Chicago you can find a statue that will interest you dental librarians with a taste for history. Inventor of the foot-powered dental drill, and the first to use nitrous oxide in dental anesthesia, Dr. Greene Black holds office hours in Lincoln Park now.

Tags: | Dentistry, Library News | Permalink | 2 Comments | Posted Sunday, May 18, 2008 by Knapp, Maureen

2 Responses to MLA2008: Greene Vardiman Black

  1. janacaroline says:
    Monday, May 19, 2008 at 10:15 am

    Do tell — how did you find this statue?

  2. Molly says:
    Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 10:13 am

    on a bike tour of chicago – bobby’s bike hike, just a short walk from the conference hotel!

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