Annie Praed | |
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Born | England |
Nationality | Australian |
Education | University of Sydney |
Medical career | |
Profession | Dentist |
Field | Prosthodontics |
Institutions | United Dental Hospital of Sydney |
Annie Praed (1873? - 26 December 1948) was one of the first two women to graduate from the University of Sydney. She was awarded a Licence in Dental Surgery in 1904 and a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1906. [1] In 1938 Praed was the first woman in Australia to graduate with a Doctor of Dental Science at the same university. [1] [2]
Praed was born in England. [3] Mystery surrounds her early life until 1886, when she was approximately 14 years old and recorded as entering the household of Henry Burton-Bradley, a Sydney solicitor, as a servant. [4] Burton-Bradley is thought to have funded Praed's early education at the Lotaville private school in Randwick. [4]
After obtaining her dental qualification, Praed started a dental practice with Margaret Barnes, the other early woman dentistry graduate at the University of Sydney. [3] [5] In 1914, Praed represented the University of Sydney's undergraduate class in London at the International Dental Congress. [5] Upon her return, Praed established a sole practice and developed a speciality in prosthodontics. [5] She held honorary positions at the United Dental Hospital of Sydney, [3] and was a founding member of the Dental Health Education Committee of the Australian Dental Association, becoming chairwoman in 1940. [5]
Praed died on 26 December 1948 at Darling Point, New South Wales leaving no known relations. [3] Praed was especially encouraging to young women dentistry students in her time; her legacy continues to inspire even after her death. [4]
Annie Praed | |
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Born | England |
Nationality | Australian |
Education | University of Sydney |
Medical career | |
Profession | Dentist |
Field | Prosthodontics |
Institutions | United Dental Hospital of Sydney |
Annie Praed (1873? - 26 December 1948) was one of the first two women to graduate from the University of Sydney. She was awarded a Licence in Dental Surgery in 1904 and a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1906. [1] In 1938 Praed was the first woman in Australia to graduate with a Doctor of Dental Science at the same university. [1] [2]
Praed was born in England. [3] Mystery surrounds her early life until 1886, when she was approximately 14 years old and recorded as entering the household of Henry Burton-Bradley, a Sydney solicitor, as a servant. [4] Burton-Bradley is thought to have funded Praed's early education at the Lotaville private school in Randwick. [4]
After obtaining her dental qualification, Praed started a dental practice with Margaret Barnes, the other early woman dentistry graduate at the University of Sydney. [3] [5] In 1914, Praed represented the University of Sydney's undergraduate class in London at the International Dental Congress. [5] Upon her return, Praed established a sole practice and developed a speciality in prosthodontics. [5] She held honorary positions at the United Dental Hospital of Sydney, [3] and was a founding member of the Dental Health Education Committee of the Australian Dental Association, becoming chairwoman in 1940. [5]
Praed died on 26 December 1948 at Darling Point, New South Wales leaving no known relations. [3] Praed was especially encouraging to young women dentistry students in her time; her legacy continues to inspire even after her death. [4]