About this Event
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📚 Lecture: “Five Moments in Dentistry that Changed History”
🎤 Speaker: Dr. Andrew Spielman
Join us for an insightful evening with Dr. Andrew Spielman as we go back in time with a Dentistry focused lens. Why were barbers pulling teeth in medieval times? What was Queen Elizabeth I addicted to? How many dentures did George Washington really need? These questions and more come to life in this lively lecture that traces the evolution of dentistry and its unexpected influence on society and history, including the early history of New York City.
Hosted in a relaxed bar setting, this talk blends scholarship with entertainment, making it perfect for history buffs, science enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys learning something fascinating over a drink.
Dr. Andrew I. Spielman is Professor and former Chair of the Department of Molecular Pathobiology and former Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry. He currently serves as Director of the Rare Book Library and Historical Archives at NYU and is President of the American Academy of the History of Dentistry. A recipient of four teaching awards, Dr. Spielman is a fellow of numerous learned societies in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Don’t miss this opportunity to an unforgettable night where history bites back with the knowledgeable Dr. Andrew Spielman.
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Agenda
6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.
6:55 PM – Host introduction
7:00 PM – Lecture begins
7:45 PM – Audience Q&A
8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round
8:30 PM – Wrap up.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Midtown Manhattan, Midtown, New York, United States
USD 41.32
