National Museum of Dentistry executive director to retire

Baltimore鈥擱osemary Fetter, the National Museum of Dentistry’s executive director during its formative years, announced her retirement effective June 30, 2009.

“I have been extraordinarily privileged to serve as the executive director of the National Museum of Dentistry for the last 10 years,” she said. “The museum has expanded its founding role as a tribute to the history of the dental profession to become a nationally recognized educational resource that is making an impact across the country on people’s awareness of the importance of good oral health.

“I leave with a tremendous sense of pride and appreciation for the work of our friends, supporters and staff in helping to bring the museum to this level of accomplishment.”

During her tenure, the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry became an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and was designated by Congress as the official museum of the dental profession in the United States.

“We have benefited enormously from her commitment and passion for our museum,” said Board of Visitors Chair Michael Sudzina. “Under her leadership, the National Museum of Dentistry has become the premier dental museum in the world.”

The NMD is located at 31 S. Greene St. on the campus of the University of Maryland Baltimore, home of the world’s first dental school. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for youths, seniors and students with IDs, and free for children age 6 and under and NMD members. It is open Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m.

For more information, call 1-410-706-0600 or visit www.dentalmuseum.org.