59,000-year-old Neanderthal tooth may be oldest evidence of dentistry
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A 59,000-year-old Neanderthal tooth has been found, which may be the oldest evidence of dentistry. The tooth appears to show signs of an invasive dental treatment, possibly involving a stone drill to treat a cavity. This discovery could indicate that Neanderthals had some form of dental procedure, although the specifics of the treatment are not certain.
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