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Paleopathology
Archaeology
Anthropology

Background:

The transition from foraging to agriculture and animal domestication significantly altered human diets and health.
This shift introduced new infectious disease risks, particularly zoonotic diseases.

Observation:

Dietary changes, including a shift to carbohydrate-rich foods, increased oral health issues like tooth decay and infections.
Ancient civilizations proposed various theories, such as the 'dental worm,' to explain these oral pathologies.

Findings:

Review of archaeological and palaeo-pathological evidence details the evolution of human diet and its impact on health.
Analysis of human remains, particularly teeth and jawbones, provides insights into historical oral diseases.

Implications:

Understanding historical dietary impacts on health informs current public health strategies.
This review traces the evolution of scientific understanding of oral diseases from ancient beliefs to modern science.