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The Shocking History of Teeth in America
49:11 - 53:47 (04:36)
The extraction of teeth for money and scientific experiments played a significant role in the history of the United States, including the disturbing story of Dr. Thomas J. Barnardo and his team who extracted 11,000 human teeth from patients in an asylum.
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This episode discusses the dental struggles of George Washington, including how he paid his slaves for their teeth, and the impact it had on his public image.
49:11 - 50:47 (01:36)
Summary
This episode discusses the dental struggles of George Washington, including how he paid his slaves for their teeth, and the impact it had on his public image.
ChapterThe Shocking History of Teeth in America
EpisodeThe Twisted History of Dentistry
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The whereabouts of George Washington's teeth are a subject of discussion, as they are believed to be at Mount Vernon, but some thought they may have been seen at the Memorial Masonic Temple or Museum of Sex.
50:47 - 51:30 (00:42)
Summary
The whereabouts of George Washington's teeth are a subject of discussion, as they are believed to be at Mount Vernon, but some thought they may have been seen at the Memorial Masonic Temple or Museum of Sex.
ChapterThe Shocking History of Teeth in America
EpisodeThe Twisted History of Dentistry
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This episode discusses the gruesome history of dentistry, including the story of a dentist who pulled 11,000 human teeth from the inmates of an asylum and the misguided use of x-rays to determine dental problems.
51:30 - 53:47 (02:17)
Summary
This episode discusses the gruesome history of dentistry, including the story of a dentist who pulled 11,000 human teeth from the inmates of an asylum and the misguided use of x-rays to determine dental problems.