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The Dental Advancements of Ancient Rome
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The ancient Romans made dental advancements such as creating dental prosthetics using ivory or bone and filling cavities, though they were not traditionally like we think of them today.
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The hosts of the podcast talk about Gwyneth Paltrow's wellness brand, Goop, and how it promotes and sells products that are questionable and not scientifically proven.
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Wellness Industry
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The hosts of the podcast talk about Gwyneth Paltrow's wellness brand, Goop, and how it promotes and sells products that are questionable and not scientifically proven. They also talk about how the wellness industry is similar to the snake oil industry of the past.
ChapterThe Dental Advancements of Ancient Rome
EpisodeThe Twisted History of Dentistry
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Aulus Cornelius Celsus, an ancient Roman physician, is known for being the first to fill cavities with a post or stem.
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Dental History
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Aulus Cornelius Celsus, an ancient Roman physician, is known for being the first to fill cavities with a post or stem. While not like modern dental fillings, ancient Romans also had access to dental prosthetics made from materials like ivory or bone.