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05/29/2026

We’re loving the lavender in front of our office!

05/15/2026

Whoa! “Dentistry” has been around for a long time!! 🤓

Neanderthals used stone tools to treat cavities nearly 59,000 years ago, according to a newly studied tooth discovered in Siberia.

Scientists found a Neanderthal molar with a deep drilled hole reaching the pulp — the inner tissue containing nerves and blood vessels. Microscopic analysis revealed scratch patterns consistent with intentional drilling using a sharp stone tool, likely to remove infected tissue and relieve severe tooth pain.

The tooth also showed signs of healing and continued use afterward, suggesting the individual survived the procedure.

Researchers additionally found grooves linked to toothpick use, indicating Neanderthals may have cleaned their teeth long before modern dentistry existed.

This could represent the oldest known evidence of complex dental treatment in human history.

Source: Zubova A, Zotkina LV, et al. (2026). Earliest evidence for invasive mitigation of dental caries by Neanderthals. PLOS ONE. (2026)

05/09/2026

Saturday baseball vibes! This is our GPSS sponsored team, the Bats

04/30/2026

So many gifts today! We are feeling the love ❤️🦷
Thank you to those who thought of us!

04/15/2026

Springtime means it’s baseball season for Dr. Scott and fam! Notice anything about the team jerseys in the very last picture? 😋