title: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives: Metaphorical Significance of Tooth Extraction in Lithographs and Postcards in the 19th and 20th Centuries in Their Specific Socio-Historical Context.
abstract: The article also discusses ethical issues regarding the responsibility of artists and media creators when using art and symbolism as political tools. The Italian Illustrator Gino Boccasile (1901-1952) should be given special consideration in this context. This comparative study highlights the enduring power of the illustration of a tooth extraction as a visual and rhetorical device for conveying complex historical and political narratives and emphasizes the relevance of such metaphors in modern 
journal: Journal of the History of Dentistry