Ancient Neanderthals Demonstrated Dental Skills with Stone Tools
Research indicates that Neanderthals were capable of treating dental infections using stone drills nearly 60,000 years ago, showcasing their advanced skills.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 13 days ago
A recent study suggests that Neanderthals had the ability to identify tooth infections and employed stone drills to remove damaged tissue.
These findings, published in the journal PLOS One by researcher Alisa Zubova, highlight the dental practices of Neanderthals.
The research sheds light on the sophistication of Neanderthal healthcare and their use of primitive tools for medical purposes.