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Did ancient teeth decay?

Did ancient teeth decay?

TLF ID M016781

Is tooth decay just a modern affliction? Archaeologists can tell us of evidence of dental procedures from long ago.

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Educational value

This brief text describes evidence provided by teeth because they resist deterioration after death. It can be related to Science Understanding for year 8 science students for Earth and space science and biological science.

Year level

9; 10; 11; 12

Topics Plant structure and function Archaeology Bones Teeth Forensic science Body systems

Learning area

Science

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Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
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Name: Education Services Australia
Organization: Education Services Australia
Description: Data manager
Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/

Publisher

Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Description: Publisher

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Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
Address: AUSTRALIA
URL: www.esa.edu.au

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Interactive

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© 2013 Australian Broadcasting Corporation.