Irish Famine (IMAGE)

University of Otago

Irish Famine

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This is the dentition of a 26-35 year old male from the Irish Famine era, showing dental caries (tooth decay), tooth loss, abscesses, calculus (tartar), periodontal disease and a clay-pipe facet.

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Jonny Geber

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