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Dentistry and Cocaine Use
39:57 - 46:12 (06:15)
The podcast host discusses a dentist named Halstead who lost three of his assistants due to cocaine overdose and talks about a young scientist named Humphry Davy who would huff cocaine in sacks he called "paradise bags."
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The history of dentistry involves painful and barbaric techniques, in which plants and drugs were used to alleviate the pain.
39:57 - 41:25 (01:28)
Summary
The history of dentistry involves painful and barbaric techniques, in which plants and drugs were used to alleviate the pain. Nowadays, dentistry has evolved to a point where it is mostly painless and comfortable.
ChapterDentistry and Cocaine Use
EpisodeThe Twisted History of Dentistry
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In this episode, the hosts discuss the fascinating history of anesthesia, including the use of sleep sponges and ether, a pain killer known to humans since the 1200s, but lost to history for five to six centuries.
41:25 - 42:45 (01:20)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss the fascinating history of anesthesia, including the use of sleep sponges and ether, a pain killer known to humans since the 1200s, but lost to history for five to six centuries.
ChapterDentistry and Cocaine Use
EpisodeThe Twisted History of Dentistry
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Nitrous oxide, better known as laughing gas, saw mixed success in the medical community due to botched demonstrations and successful testing.
42:45 - 44:24 (01:38)
Summary
Nitrous oxide, better known as laughing gas, saw mixed success in the medical community due to botched demonstrations and successful testing. Despite setbacks, it continued to grow in popularity over time.
ChapterDentistry and Cocaine Use
EpisodeThe Twisted History of Dentistry
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Dentist started using cocaine as a pain relief method until it became apparent that cocaine had a dark side, leading to the replacement of new cocaine and non-addictive pain relievers.
44:24 - 46:12 (01:48)
Summary
Dentist started using cocaine as a pain relief method until it became apparent that cocaine had a dark side, leading to the replacement of new cocaine and non-addictive pain relievers.