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Evidence of Dentistry in Pre-Columbian Mexico
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Evidence of Dentistry in Pre-Columbian Mexico
A look at evidence of early dentistry methods in Pre-Columbian Mexico, which suggests that native Mesoamericans were part of a very civilized culture.
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1999
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" There is existing evidence that dentistry was practiced in Mexico before and after the Conquest. This can be seen by studying the dental mutilations, consisting of skillfully executed filing and inlaying with a variety of different materials. This is confirmed by X-rays, taken of excavated skulls. These skulls are part of the Mexican collection of mutilated teeth, which is the largest in the world. There are also numerous documents that verify the use of medicinal plants in the practice of dentistry. The sophistication of this pharmacology and the intricate work found in the inlays and filings lends qualification to the theory that these native Mesoamericans were part of a very civilized culture. "More papers on Evidence of Dentistry in Pre-Columbian Mexico:
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Evidence of Dentistry in Pre-Columbian Mexico (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Evidence-of-Dentistry-in-Pre-Columbian-Mexico/1098
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"Evidence of Dentistry in Pre-Columbian Mexico" 15 January 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Evidence-of-Dentistry-in-Pre-Columbian-Mexico/1098>
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Apr 07, 2001 I am a graduate student at Prescott College working on a Master of Arts degree in Psychology and Anthropology. I also teach at the local community college. I have special interests in mythology, the Ancient Maya, and Jungian archetypal psychology. I graduated from the University of the State of New York in 1997 with a BA in Psychological Anthropology, minor in Latin American and Southwestern Studies; GPA 4.00. My current GPA is also 4.00
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