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Dental quackery: a retrospective view

I D Mandel1

  • 1Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York 10032.

Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|February 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Identifying historical dental quackery helps define modern questionable practices. This study evaluates contemporary dentistry for such dubious treatments and procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • History of Medicine

Background:

  • Historical dental quackery provides a framework for understanding contemporary issues.
  • Defining quackery in dentistry requires examining past and present practices.

Observation:

  • Contemporary dental practices can be evaluated by historical definitions of quackery.
  • Identifying questionable treatments in modern dentistry is crucial for patient safety.

Findings:

  • The abstract suggests a method for identifying contemporary dental quackery.
  • Historical analysis is key to evaluating current dubious dental procedures.

Implications:

  • Understanding dental quackery protects patients from harmful or ineffective treatments.
  • This research aids in maintaining ethical standards within the dental profession.