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This podcast discusses the evolution of dentistry, starting from its beginnings in the 1300s to its apex in the 1700s and 1800s when dentists were considered prominent professionals.
21:18 - 24:16 (02:57)
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This podcast discusses the evolution of dentistry, starting from its beginnings in the 1300s to its apex in the 1700s and 1800s when dentists were considered prominent professionals.
ChapterThe History of Tooth Drawers
EpisodeThe Twisted History of Dentistry
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Tooth drawers were itinerant dentists in the past who were known for their showman-like and less scrupulous practices, often pulling teeth out of people's mouths on stage.
24:16 - 25:27 (01:11)
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Tooth drawers were itinerant dentists in the past who were known for their showman-like and less scrupulous practices, often pulling teeth out of people's mouths on stage.