WD Miller, a graduate of the University of Michigan and later student of R. Koch, is significant in the annals of history as the person who discovered the role of microorganisms in the mouth as a contributing cause of caries (dental cavities, or tooth decay). This slide presentation is made available in partial celebration of the 100th anniversary of his death. Revisions and related materials will be made available shortly.

1. Willoughby D. Miller (1853-1907) Scientific Pioneer of Dentistry A joint presentation by Shannon O’Dell, Curator, Sindecuse Museum & Patricia F. Anderson, Dentistry Library Willoughby Dayton (W. D.) Miller A.B., D.D.S., M.D., Ph.D., Sc.D. © 2007 Regents of the University of Michigan. All rights reserved.

2. W. D. Miller (1853-1907) Scientific Pioneer of Dentistry Shannon O’Dell, Curator, Sindecuse Museum Willoughby Dayton (W. D.) Miller A.B., D.D.S., M.D., Ph.D., Sc.D. © 2007 Regents of the University of Michigan. All rights reserved.

3. Miller Exhibit

4. Front of Exhibit

5. Back of Exhibit

10. Miller at University of Berlin

13. Miller’s career in Germany Cover, Prof. Miller’s notebook, University of Berlin laboratory, ca. 1904 School of Dentistry Collection, Bentley Historical Library

18. Sculptures by Samuel Cashwan

20. Marker in Alexandria, OH

22. W.D. Miller: The Impact of His Research Patricia F. Anderson December 5, 2007 [email_address] © 2007 Regents of the University of Michigan. All rights reserved.

23. Research during Miller’s Life

27. Laboratory Accoutrements of the Age

31. Experiments and observations on the wasting of tooth tissue …

42. Examples of Recent Articles Citing Miller’s Works

44. Journals Citing Miller Most Frequently

45. W. D. Miller