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Driving out the 'toothworm' in today's China
Journal of the History of Dentistry
|July 1, 1999
Summary
Ancient toothache remedies persist today. A modern Chinese quack used historical "toothworm" fumigation, captured on film by a dentist.
Area of Science:
- Dental History
- Folk Medicine
- Parasitology
Background:
- Historically, toothache was attributed to a
Observation:
- A modern practitioner in China employed ancient
Findings:
- The practitioner's method involved fumigating a carious tooth to expel supposed
Implications:
- This case highlights the persistence of pseudoscientific dental practices.
- The documentation provides a rare glimpse into historical medical deceptions.
- It underscores the importance of critical evaluation in modern healthcare.