In 1926 a local dentist invented
a device to reduce the pain
that is caused by tooth drilling.
Dr. Frederick J. Hofschneider's
Automatic Dental Lubricator
was very successful. Additional
dental patents followed and
lead to the creation of the
Hofschneider Corporation, in
Rochester, New York.
This collection portrays Hofschneider's
professional and personal developments
and
illustrates life in the
early 1900's.

1913
1944
Signed photograph of Dr. Hofschneider,
taken in 1914 while he was
a student
in the Dental Department
at
the University of Buffalo.
Commencement brochure, University
of Buffalo Department of Dentistry,
1914.
Partial drawing of the Hofschneider Automatic Dental Lubricator, patented in 1923.
Click here to see a brochure
describing the device.
Dr. Hofschneider with patient, 1923.
Dr. Hofschneider was an avid fisherman and also invented fishing lures.
He is most famous for his "Red-Eye Wiggler" lure.
Dr. Frederic J. Hofschneider,
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