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Stone Age Dentists

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the old-drilling dept.

morleron writes "Scientists have found evidence in Pakistan that the Stone Age had dentists. They used flint drills to remove cavities and attempt other tooth repair. No evidence as to whether or not the patients were conscious during the procedures."

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  1. Re:anesthesia? by ozmanjusri · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    They weren't exactly grunting fools 8,000-10,000 years ago.

    No Republicans then?

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