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Neanderthals Potentially Identified as History's First Dentists

An international team of scientists has presented analysis suggesting that Neanderthals may have been the earliest practitioners of dentistry, with evidence indicating they performed painful dental procedures nearly 60,000 years ago. This discovery challenges previous understandings of ancient medical practices.

30 May, 01:00 — 30 May, 01:00
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