There is evidence of dentistry being practiced as far back as 7000 BC; at that time, bow drills were used in the treatment of tooth decay. In ancient Greece tooth extraction was a common procedure used to treat a variety of different illnesses, and the professionals who treated dental problems were ...
The history of dentistry has been an interesting one. Did you know there is recorded evidence that people were concerned with the appearance and health of their teeth dating back over 4,000 years ago? And toothbrushes existed before 600AD? Exploring the intriguing history surrounding the dental arts...
No one invention in dental history is more appreciated than the toothbrush. Natural bristle brushes were first introduced by the ancient Chinese. These early dental inventors first devised the toothbrush using natural bristles attached to the bones of cold climate pigs. French dentists were the fir...
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