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History of Dentistry – Part 1
September 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Ancient Origins 5000 BC—A Sumerian text of this date describes “tooth worms” as the cause of dental decay. 2600 BC—Death of Hesy-Re, an Egyptian scribe, often called the first “dentist.” An inscription on his tomb includes the title “the greatest of those who deal with teeth, and of physicians.” This is the earliest known reference [...]
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