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| May 1, 2019 | » | Is Dentistry a Science? [The Atlantic]
1 min; updated Sep 5, 2022
Is Dentistry a Science?
Ferris Jabr.
Cochrane Oral Health reviews dental procedures in a systematic manner. Unfortunately, most of the reviews don’t find substantive support for dental interventions. There is currently no substantive evidence for: binannual cleanings, fluoridation reducing tooth decay in adults; regular flossing combating plaque (gum disease? probably); preventative wisdom teeth removal; tooth-colored resin instead of metal amalgam fillings; crown vs. filling to repair root-canaled tooth. ... |