Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry

The Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry is a dental museum at the University of Michigan that houses a large collection of historical and modern dental equipment. The exhibits span from the 18th century to today and show how dental technology and tools have developed over time.

The museum was founded in 1991 after Dr. Gordon H. Sindecuse made a generous grant that made the opening possible. A major renovation and expansion took place in 2000 and significantly increased the exhibition space.

The displays show how dental care has changed over time and reveal the tools dentists once used in their daily work. You can see how people in different periods took care of their teeth and which discoveries shaped modern dental practice.

The museum is located on the University of Michigan campus and can be reached through the main entrance of the dental clinic building. Plan enough time to explore the different exhibitions at a comfortable pace and follow the historical developments.

The collection includes rare historical dental chairs where patients were treated more than a century ago. The museum also has a special display about Saint Apollonia, who is the patron saint of dentistry.

Location: Michigan

Inception: 1991

Website: http://dent.umich.edu/sindecuse

GPS coordinates: 42.27870,-83.73690

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:44