Ancient teeth offer evidence of Ice Age dentistry
Monday, April 10, 2017 - 08:01
in Paleontology & Archaeology
(Phys.org)—An international team of researchers has found evidence of dental work done during the Ice Age that included using a sharp object to remove diseased cavity tissue and fillings with a tar-like substance. In their paper published in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology, the team describes the condition of the teeth, where they were found, and what they revealed about dental technology during the Ice Age.