The Origins Of Dental Hygiene
We've all been brushing our teeth and taking care of our dental hygiene since we were little. Dentists explain to us the importance of taking care of our teeth, but where did all of this all start? Most historians point to the ancient Egyptians as the people who really started taking care of their teeth. They are responsible for many of the advancements in tooth cleaning and finding ways of reducing oral disease. The Muslims also contributed greatly to the cause of dental care and dental supplies, as well as the ancient Greeks and Romans - however, you might not have liked their methods of proper smelling mouths and breath! Read more...
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Debunking History: The Real Doc Holliday
I was watching the movie "Tombstone" last night and I have to admit, while completely historically inaccurate, Val Kilmer plays a very likable Doc Holliday. Who was this famous gunslinger? He looked deadly with a weapon, had tuberculosis, and always seemed drunk. In the movies, people feared him because he didn't fear death. But was this the true Doc Holliday? The blonde, geeky, little guy to the left doesn't appear to be a tough gunfighter. Here are five things you might not have known about this very scary dentist. Read more...
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