Fig. 96

Pelican for extracting incisor, canine, and molar teeth (Campani, 1786).

Antonio Campani, of Florence, published in 1786 a treatise on dentistry,[521] very elegantly printed, and illustrated with thirty-six plates very neatly carried out. This book, however, contains nothing of real importance for the development of dentistry.

Benjamin Bell, the English surgeon, a contemporary of Hunter, also devoted much attention to diseases of the teeth, and, if it may be argued from the clear and precise manner in which he expresses his opinions on various questions relating to dental pathology and therapy, it would seem that he had much greater experience in this field than the celebrated Hunter.

Fig. 97

Pelicans for extracting wisdom teeth (Campani).