Sir, – Further to Dr John Doherty’s letter (April 18th), Dr Barry O’Meara was given Napoleon’s toothbrush as a memento. This eventually made its way to the Royal College of Physicians on Kildare Street in Dublin, where I believe it still is today. – Yours, etc,
ANNE DOHERTY,
Dublin 7.
Sir, – On the subject of Oscar Wide’s dentures (An Irishwoman’s Diary, April 17th; Letters, April 18th), I wonder was it ever impressed upon him the importance of having a dentist? – Yours, etc,
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BRIAN AHERN,
Clonsilla,
Dublin 15.
Sir, – One is reminded of the man who decided to have all his teeth taken out in one sitting. On being asked how he found the experience, he replied, “Never again!” – Yours, etc,
TOM GILSENAN,
Beaumont,
Dublin 9.