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Circa 1950, it's the latest installment of the exciting new reality series "Dental Office." Medium-format negative of unknown provenance. View full size.
I never grabbed my dentist's arm, and he never grinned at me maniacally, but the kid's expression is oh-so-convincing.
I'm not convinced of the wisdom (pardon the pun) of having a storefront window - wouldn't that drive some potential patients away? Also, note how the kid has his hand on the dentist's arm -that's not a good sign.
[I suspect the dentist is letting the kid be "in control" during an extraction. - Dave]
The gleeful expression on the Dentist's face reminds me of Larry Olivier doing a job on Dustin Hoffman's molars.
The kid in the chair looks like if it is more of a disappointment.
"I have to pull as well? Isn't that your job? And, STOP SMILING!!!!"
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