Annie Praed (1873? - 26 December 1948) was one of the first two women to graduate from the

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. She was awarded a Licence in Dental Surgery in 1904 and a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1906. In 1938 Praed was the first woman in Australia to graduate with a Doctor of Dental Science at the same university.

Early life

Praed was born in

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. 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. Burton-Bradley is thought to have funded Praed's early education at the Lotaville private school in Randwick.

Career

After obtaining her dental qualification, Praed started a

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with Margaret Barnes, the other early woman dentistry graduate at the University of Sydney. In 1914, Praed represented the University of Sydney's undergraduate class in

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at the International Dental Congress. Upon her return, Praed established a sole practice and developed a speciality in

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. She held honorary positions at the United Dental Hospital of Sydney, and was a founding member of the Dental Health Education Committee of the Australian Dental Association, becoming chairwoman in 1940.

Death

Praed died on 26 December 1948 at

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leaving no known relations. Praed was especially encouraging to young women dentistry students in her time; her legacy continues to inspire even after her death.

References

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