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Neanderthals drilled cavities to treat a toothache 59,000 years ago

Ars Technica • Wed, 13 May 2026

Neanderthals drilled cavities to treat a toothache 59,000 years ago

“Every time I go to the dentist, I think about that guy,” researcher says.

What happened?

“Every time I go to the dentist, I think about that guy,” researcher says.

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“Every time I go to the dentist, I think about that guy,” researcher says.

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https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/05/neanderthals-drilled-cavities-to-treat-a-toothache-59000-years-ago/