The history of the dental program at Western University is a spirited and gritty story of grand visions, strong personalities, and contentious leadership. Focusing on the years from 1965 to 2015, Transforming Dentistry highlights Western University's ambitious plans to create and situate a dental program within a health sciences complex; the practical challenges involved in implementing a curriculum and populating a new school; the influence of key dental faculty, community dentists, and students in shaping the program; and the school's near closure during the 1990s.

David J. Kenny and Shelley McKellar detail how and why the training of dentists was transformed by science, technology, and individual educators. The book focuses on the unique aspects of Western's dental program and compares it with the programs offered at nine other Canadian schools. Today, the strong reputation of Western dentistry is a direct result of the ambitious visions, professional commitment, and steadfast leadership employed by London dentists and university educators over more than five decades.

About the Author
David J. Kenny is a professor of dentistry at the University of Toronto and an honorary staff dentist at SickKids Hospital. Shelley McKellar is the Hannah Chair in the History of Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry and a professor in the Department of History at Western University.

Reviews
"This book is a highly informative and captivating read...With its broad appeal to dental professionals, academics, and alumni, this book is a valuable addition to the history of dentistry in Canada and deserves recognition for its substantial contributions." -- Bruce Pynn * British Dental Journal *



Book Information
ISBN 9781487553845
Author David J. Kenny
Format Paperback
Page Count 392
Imprint University of Toronto Press
Publisher University of Toronto Press
Weight(grams) 540g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 20mm