South China Morning PostMay 30, 2026, 1:00 AM

Recent analysis shows Neanderthals may have been first dentists in recorded history

Scientists say fossilized remains show Neanderthals performed tooth surgery roughly 60,000 years ago, making them the earliest known practitioners of dental treatment.

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