The scar of George Washington’s left cheek, which can clearly be seen in this portrait of the general at Princeton, painted by Charles Willson Peale in 1779, was probably caused by a tooth abscess that had created a fistula. If … Continue reading →

King Richard III remains provide insights on oral health, dentistry in the Middle Ages.  Dry but historically informative dental facts.  By Kimber Solana, ADA News staff.  The stereotype often seen in movies of peasants with blackened and gapped teeth during … Continue reading →