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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2019 · 26 MIN

Tooth Worms and Tooth Pullers: Dentistry’s Rotten History

from Every Little Thing · host Gimlet

For most of human history, tooth care has been pretty bare bones. How did we go from charlatans pulling teeth in a public square, to the modern dentist’s office? ELT exposes the roots of tooth care. Plus, meet the technician who makes movie stars’ teeth look terrible. Guests: Dental historian and retired dentist J. Henry Clarke; historian Richard Barnett. Thanks to callers Amanda and Tess for the questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For most of human history, tooth care has been pretty bare bones. How did we go from charlatans pulling teeth in a public square, to the modern dentist’s office? ELT exposes the roots of tooth care. Plus, meet the technician who makes movie stars’ teeth look terrible. Guests: Dental historian and retired dentist J. Henry Clarke; historian Richard Barnett. Thanks to callers Amanda and Tess for the questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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