contact
National Museum of Dentistry
F 410-706-8313
Scott Swank, DDS, MS, FACD
Curator
sswank@umaryland.edu
410-706-8704
Patrick Cutter
Research Associate
pcutter@umaryland.edu
410-706-0600
Hours
Monday-Friday
9:00am to 4:00pm
Educators
Discover the power of a healthy smile with a field trip to the National Museum of Dentistry!
An Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, NMD is renowned for its collection of dental related treasures from the legendary to the whimsical. From ancient cultures to the modern dental office, unearth the progression of people and their teeth. Experience innovative, interactive exhibits and programs that teach the importance of oral health in a healthy life.
A visit to the Museum is a fascinating, fun, smile-inspiring experience where students learn the important role oral health plays in a healthy life, and that they too could be a dentist. Hands-on programs and interactive exhibits offer educational activtiies that meet national education standards in health, science, social studies, and language arts.
For more information or to schedule a tour for your class, give us a call at 410-706-0600 or email our Research Associate, Patrick Cutter at pcutter@umaryland.edu.
We look forward to seeing your smiles!
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Feel free to contact Patrick Cutter to ask about how to better prepare your students for a museum visit, comment on a resource, provide an idea for a new lesson plan or resource, or for additional information on our educational programs.
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The University of Maryland, Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry is a proud affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution.