Esthetic and Prosthetic Dentistry as Reflected in the Old Testament and Other Ancient Scriptures

The great technologic strides of the past have transformed medicine and dentistry from a primitive craft into a modern science. Although the past century has witnessed great advances in the evolution of esthetic dentistry, it is fitting to pay tribute to the ancient practitioners of this craft, who...

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Published in:Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry 1997-01, Vol.9 (1), p.27-29
Main Author: STERN, NOAH
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bible
Dentistry
Esthetics, Dental - history
History of medicine
History, Ancient
Judaism - history
Maimonides
Prosthodontics - history
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Summary:The great technologic strides of the past have transformed medicine and dentistry from a primitive craft into a modern science. Although the past century has witnessed great advances in the evolution of esthetic dentistry, it is fitting to pay tribute to the ancient practitioners of this craft, who formed a basis for its present progress.
ISSN:1040-1466
DOI:10.1111/j.1708-8240.1997.tb00912.x