The birth and growth of dentistry in Seychelles
Seychelles Medical et Dental Journal
; 1(1): 16-18, 1993.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
The first reported practice of Dentistry by an unqualified operator is that of a Mr Cocotte in South Mahe. He used to go from door to door enquiring if there any children needing extractions. Armed with a pair of forceps and a towel on which to wipe them; he charged five cents a tooth. Tradionally; local treatment for toothhache made use of the coconut and the cinnamon trees
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Main subject:
Dental Caries
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Dental Health Services
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Medicine
Language:
English
Journal:
Seychelles Medical et Dental Journal
Year:
1993
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Article
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