British Dental Association Museum

British Dental Association
64 Wimpole Street
London
City of Westminster
W1G 8YS

Website: http://www.bda.org/museum/

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YLM Entry Submitted: Yes
Comments:

The museum’s Human Remains Policy is available on request.

How many human remains are in its collection, and how many of those are of ancient British provenance, pre-Christian or in other way Pagan?:

The museum did not provide a number for its human remains, but assured HAD that none were of preChristian or pagan provenance.

Total: 0

How many of these human remains are well documented, with clear context of date and place of exhumation?:

All its remains are documented, although exhumation dates and places are unknown.

Where there are ancestors in store, is there a history of use?:

To the best of their ability, the museum has documented the history and use of all its remains.

Where there are ancestors in store, is there potential for use, in display, education or scientific analysis?

The museum operates a loan, display and education policy. This was not sent to HAD, but we assume it would be accessible on request.

Does the museum have a disposal policy, and is it including HR with negligible potential in its discussions about disposal?:Yes

What sources of information about these human remains are in the public domain and where?:
Does the museum have ancestors (human remains) on display?:

Most of the museum’s human remains are ivory dentures, including human teeth, popular during the early 19th century, and a small number of 19th century skull teaching models.

Does the museum hold any iconic ancestors, ie. complete skeletons with a well documented story, or those considered of national or local importance, and are these on display?:
Has the museum used or considered using replicas in displays? If not, why not and what would you find useful in moving to these? If you have, what response did these receive?:

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5 October, 2010