| Reference Number | MIMM/2016-9-3 |
| Title | Dental Scaler |
| Date | 1850-1899 |
| Creator Name | Ash England, Manufacturer of dental appliances, 1814- |
| Description | This is a metal dental scaler, manufactured by Ash England. Inscribed with the number "17". It features a octagonal handle in cross-section, with the surface being grooved for better grip. The end point is curved and flat. This was used for removing plaque from teeth. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Dimensions | 144mm x 7mm x 7mm |
| Digital Collections | View online in our digital collections |
| Copyright | Free to use under the terms of the Creative Commons Licence Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) |
| Credit Line | Royal College of Physicians of Ireland |
| Object Name | Dental Instruments |
| Term | Dental Instruments |
| Dentistry, Operative |