"Advanced Dental Techniques Uncovered in Viking Teeth Study"

A study of 3,000 Viking-era teeth dating back a thousand years reveals evidence of advanced dentistry, including the use of toothpicks, filing of front teeth, and dental treatments for infections. The analysis, conducted by researchers from the University of Gothenburg and the Västergötlands Museum in Sweden, suggests that Viking oral health and dentistry were more sophisticated than previously believed, shedding new light on the dental practices of this ancient culture.