Drilling Out Decay

When you have a cavity in your tooth drilled out today, it is usually fast and pain-free. A hundred years ago, the drills were much slower. Having no electricity meant the dentist had to use their foot to power the drill! You can try our pedal drill to see how this worked.

Just for Kids!
  1. How is a Dental Chair Special?
  2. The Atrium of the Sindecuse Museum
  3. Lighting
  4. Rinsing and Spitting
  5. Drilling Out Decay
  6. What’s That Made Of?
  7. Hands on!
  8. Find the "Maker's Mark"