We continually strive to create richer, more visually appealing exhibits about dentistry by building and fine-tuning the collection of the Sindecuse Museum. Donations of artifacts or "Gifts-in-Kind" as the University refers to them, help make this feasible.

Interested in making a donation to the Sindecuse Museum? Please take a moment to provide us with any information you can about your proposed donation on this form.

Our wish list

• Photographs of dentists or dental staff in their dental office, any date, United States only
• Interior company/factory photographs and advertising items from any Michigan dental supplier, equipment manufacturer or laboratory. Will also consider published histories
• Pre-1880 dental equipment and tools in excellent condition, especially if made or used in Michigan with a known history of use
• Dentist and hygienist occupational uniforms pre-1980, with known owners
• Dental supplier catalogs and equipment manuals or instructions, 1940-1990
• Personal dental hygiene items like toothpastes, powders, toothbrushes, picks, mouth rinses, pre-1940 (pre-plastic era)
• Advertising literature or posters featuring dental products, pre-1940
• Tooth Fairy related items, pre-1950
• Dentist patient "awards" or dental themed novelties given to child patients, pre-1970

Items Not Accepted

• 20th century dental units, cabinets, chairs, lights, engines, articulators, amalgamators, X-ray units, steel handled instruments
• Text books, professional periodicals, newspapers or clippings
• Graduation gowns, diplomas, dental licenses 
• Plaques, trophies, awards
• Patient records and related images
• Dental business records
• Any item in poor condition or with mold

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