Leeds nostalgia: Ken Dodd opens mouth health event in Leeds... in March 1979

The exhibition was officially opened by the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Leeds Coun and Mrs Harry Booth.

It included a ‘try-it-yourself’ dentist’s drill, a mock-up surgery and information on dental care in general.

The article appeared in the YEP in March 1979.

Comedian Ken, who was known for his prominent teeth, joked: “I have a contract with an industrial cleaning firm who erect scaffolding and clean them twice a week.

“My teeth have obviously played a great part in my success, because a man with teeth as big as mine looks as though he’s always smiling.”

He added: “They are insured for £10,000, providing I do not ride motorbikes, eat seaside rock or take part in rough games.”