John Menzies Campbell
John Menzies Campbell | |
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| Born | 9 June 1887 Paisley, Scotland |
| Died | 27 June 1974 (aged 87) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | George Watson's College, Edinburgh |
| Alma mater | Anderson's College, Glasgow University of Toronto |
| Occupation | Dental surgeon |
| Known for | Menzies Campbell dental collection A Dental Bibliography, British and American, 1682-1880 |
| Spouse | Margaret Williamson Shirlaw |
John Menzies Campbell FRSE FDS RCSEd, DDS (9 June 1887– 27 June 1974) was a Scottish dentist and dental historian who became a collector of dental books, paintings and dental instruments. At the time of his death he had amassed what was regarded as one of the largest collections of dental memorabilia in the world. He bequeathed his collection of pictures and instruments to the museum of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) where it formed the Menzies Campbell Dental Museum, and is now known as the Menzies Campbell Collection. His books and dental advertisements were left to the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSEng).