Section 4
Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.
The history of dentistry
Early history
The earliest reference to problems with teeth was in 31
The ancient Sumerians called problems with teeth ‘tooth 32
There is 33 to show that the Chinese used dental treatments.
Remedies and treatment
An old text from 34 reveals medical practices from 1700 to 1500 BC. The
text refers to the use of 35 and 36 to relieve toothache.
In the fifth century BC a Greek 37 noted the beginnings of specialisation
in medicine.
A Greek doctor was the first to 38 problem teeth.
In Europe during the 39 , doctors performed dentistry in people’s homes.
A dentist from France is said to have founded 40 dentistry.
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