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History of Dentistry in Ancient Egypt
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Dental profession in ancient Egypt was highly advanced and practiced in very professional ways. Ancient Egyptians had the honor of having the earliest dentist in the world, he was Hesi-ra. Medical papyri revealed that ancient Egyptians had some diseases such as tooth wear, dental abscess and dental caries. They had skilled dentists that managed those problems relying on actual treatment, they used natural substances extracted from vegetable, fruit and oils for making drugs. They were pioneers in making tooth fillings, Dental restoration and performing dental surgeries. Furthermore, the idea of dental implants dated back to the ancient Egyptians.
