Exhibitions and events

Celebrating the life and work of Maurice Porter

Maurice Porter was a pioneering dentist in the latter half of the 20th century - he provided treatments to help professional and amateur wind instrument musicians achieve a lip seal (embouchure), when they were affected by poor oral health. Find out more about his life and work in this upcoming exhibition.

200 years of the toothbrush

Ever wondered when brushing our teeth became part of our daily hygiene routine? This past exhibition explored the role of the toothbrush in improving our oral health over the past 200 years.

The story of NHS dentistry

We take a look at the history and development of NHS dentistry since it's inception in 1948 and celebrate the work of NHS dentists across the UK today, as well as the challenges still faced in terms of ensuring good oral health for all.

St Apollonia in stained glass

Come and see our incredibly rare and beautiful depiction of St Apollonia (the patron saint of toothache) on a former church window on display in our Museum and learn about her history.