Word: dentalized
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...Heidelberg, Germany, twisted the blackened heads off his Egyptian mummies so that he could better study them for traces of ancient afflictions. The oldest skulls, now weazened and leather-covered, showed teeth in perfect condition. People of 4,000 to 6,000 years ago ate coarse foods which prevented dental decay. But by the time of the Christian Era, Egyptian life was luxurious, food was soft. Consequently tooth decay was as prevalent as today. One batch of 500 mummies showed at least one tooth rotted in each skull, and almost every set of teeth covered with tartar...
...Chicago last week 12,000 dentists met in conventions of the American Dental Association, American Association of Dental Colleges and Chicago Dental Society. They heard discussions...
Toothpicks. "Perhaps occasionally toothpicks are harmful, but no more so comparatively than razors, scissors, safety pins, matches and even dental restorations in some instances. Why can't we be modest about it and derive the benefits to be derived from the proper use of the proper toothpick at the proper time?"-Dr. C. M. Kennedy, Des Moines...
Died. Edward L. Bader, 52, Mayor of Atlantic City, N. J.; in the Atlantic City Hospital, following an appendicitis operation.** He was in turn newsboy (1887), dental student, veterinary student, financial student (Wharton School of Finance, University of Pennsylvania), professional footballer (1902), large scale garbage collector, contractor (rebuilt the famed Steel Pier), mayor...
...University a series of receptions are given; one for the Freshmen, attempts to make them acquainted with various extra-curricular activities and with the work of the Phillips Brooks House Association. Another reception is accorded to the Foreign Students each year, and others are held for Graduate, Law, Dental and Medical students, the last two at their respective institutions. At Thanksgiving and Christmas it is customary to hold an "Open House" for men unable to get home. About one hundred men enjoyed the entertainment and food on each of these occasions this year...