Birmingham University unveils blue plaque for two dentists
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- Published: Wednesday, 20 March 2019 07:30
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A new ‘blue plaque’ has been unveiled as part of the University of Birmingham’s history trail which celebrates the work of two innovative dentists, Harold Round and his colleague Arthur Parrott, who were both instrumental in developing an early version of the airbag to prevent impact jaw fractures during the First World War.
This year marks 100 years since they filed the patent for the airbag and, to mark the occasion, the blue plaque will be unveiled at a special event at the University’s School of Dentistry. The event, which is open to the public, will both showcase Round and Parrott’s work, while it will also feature other University of Birmingham innovations in dentistry. There will be an opportunity to view some historical dental instruments and experience first-hand how challenging dentistry has been across the ages, plus an optional tour of the dental hospital.
Professor Iain Chapple, Head of the University of Birmingham’s School of Dentistry, said: “Since its earliest days, the University of Birmingham has been a home to innovative pioneers who have effected change in the world we live. The University’s Blue Plaque Trail, modelled on schemes adopted in many British cities, celebrates their ground-breaking achievements and we are delighted that two such accomplished pioneers in dentistry will now be honoured as part of this trail. We hope this latest blue plaque will inspire those who pass by and will encourage continued innovation and achievement in the future.”
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