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    British Dental Journal
    |December 8, 1990
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    Literary depictions of dentists often portray them negatively, as cruel or unintelligent characters. This analysis examines famous novels to explore the role and perception of dentists in literature.

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    Area of Science:

    • Literature
    • Sociology
    • History of Medicine

    Background:

    • Literary characters, particularly dentists, are often depicted with negative traits.
    • The perception of dentists in popular culture warrants critical examination.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the portrayal of dentists in well-known literary works.
    • To critically assess the fairness of negative stereotypes associated with dental professionals in fiction.

    Main Methods:

    • Literary analysis of selected novels.
    • Examination of character archetypes and plot functions of dentists.

    Main Results:

    • Dentists in literature are frequently cast as antagonists or characters with negative attributes.
  • The analysis identifies recurring themes in the fictional representation of dentists.

    • Conclusions:

    • The common negative portrayal of dentists in literature may perpetuate unfair stereotypes.
    • Further literary analysis can offer insights into societal perceptions of professions.