59,000-year-old Neanderthal tooth may be oldest evidence of dentistry
Neanderthals may have intentionally drilled a tooth about 60,000 years ago, providing the earliest evidence of dental work and possible cognitive complexity.
Neanderthals used stone drills to treat cavities 59,000 years ago, tooth suggests
Neanderthals drilled a molar cavity with stone tools about 59,000 years ago, showing early evidence of invasive dental treatment and survival after care.
