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Lilian Lindsay CBE LLD MDS HDD FDS (Eng&Edin) FSA (1871–1960) The first female to gain a British dental qualification and a leading member of the profession.
- Source :
- Oral Diseases; Mar2023 Supplement 1, Vol. 29, p860-865, 6p, 3 Color Photographs, 2 Black and White Photographs, 1 Chart
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- In the late 19th century, British women were struggling to enter the dental profession. From a young age, Lilian Lindsay was determined to become a qualified dentist. This paper describes her struggles and successes in attaining her goal, which was reached in 1895 when she became the first, female, qualified dentist. The paper then continues to highlight her subsequent career. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- VOCATIONAL guidance
SEXISM
DENTISTS
WOMEN
EXPERIENCE
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1354523X
- Volume :
- 29
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Oral Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 162267606
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/odi.14260