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Salvation of the human race lies in saving its teeth
A 1938 column argues that dental decay endangers health and facial aesthetics. It links tooth health to overall wellbeing, cites Harvard’s Hooton, and urges a four point program: calcium and vitamins A C D, thorough brushing, fibrous foods, and biannual dental visits. It also assigns blame to mothers for children’s bad teeth and emphasizes prenatal nutrition.
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Ernest A. Hooton
Harvard University
C. Houston Goudiss