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Dentists in action: a profession on-screen (1913-2013).
Samuel Gierok1, Shahzeb A Mirza1, Axel Karenberg2
1Institute for the History of Medicine and Medical Ethics, University Hospital Cologne, Germany.
British Dental Journal
|May 27, 2022
Summary
This review analyzes fictional dentists in American films from 1913-2013. It found dentists primarily in comedies, with evolving portrayals and a delayed adoption of cinematic dental innovations.
Area of Science:
- Film Studies
- Medical Humanities
- Dental History
Background:
- Fictional portrayals of dentists in feature films are under-examined.
- Understanding cinematic representations is crucial for professional image and public perception.
Purpose of the Study:
- To catalogue and analyze American films featuring 'dentists in action' from 1913-2013.
- To identify trends in dental practice depiction and character stereotypes.
Main Methods:
- Keyword-based searches across search engines, online databases, and websites.
- Manual searching of film archives and resources.
- Analysis of film content for dental themes and character roles.
Main Results:
- Nearly 60 American films featured dental treatment motifs between 1913-2013.
- Dentists appeared mainly as supporting characters in comedies, with surgical themes in earlier films and restorative in later ones.
- Stereotypes evolved from 'Dr Awkward' (silent era) to 'Dr Prosperous' (1960s/70s) and 'Dr Evil' (1980s/90s), with a significant lag in screen adoption of innovations like x-rays.
Conclusions:
- Filmic representations shape public perception of dentistry.
- There's a need for greater engagement between dental professionals, film historians, and the film industry regarding cinematic dental art.
- The study highlights the dynamic evolution of on-screen dentists and their practices over a century.
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