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...sure what causes tooth decay. But since acid-producing bacteria are now blamed by most cavity detectives, an antibiotic to check the bacteria looked like a good bet. Last week, with the blessing of the Food & Drug Administration, the Andrew Jergens Co. offered druggists just such a prescription item: Dentocillin, a tooth powder containing penicillin...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Medicine: Dentocillin | 9/4/1950 | See Source »

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