A 59,000-year-old tooth reshapes what we know about Neanderthal dentistry

The Washington Post·May 13

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A 59,000-year-old Neanderthal tooth has been found to show evidence of dental treatment, with some outlets suggesting it was an invasive procedure. The tooth, which is from Siberia, appears to have been drilled, possibly to treat a cavity. This discovery is being reported as the oldest known evidence of dentistry, with Neanderthals potentially using stone drills for the treatment.

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