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Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America | Mary Otto
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From a veteran Washington Post journalist, the view from inside America�s mouth--and what our teeth reveal about inequality today "Show me your teeth," the great naturalist George Cuvier is credited with saying, "and I will tell you (…more)
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tholmz
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Absolutely infuriating and upsetting but very strong and well researched. I have a lot of personal connection and investment in oral healthcare in America and wish I could make it all better.

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Megabooks
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Pickpick

This is a fascinating read and a great #audiobook. It is a look at the state of dental healthcare in America. It follows the history of how care of the mouth became separate from the body, the fight between dentists and hygienists to provide care in low income schools, and the tragic death of Deamonte Driver for want of a Medicaid dentist to provide an $80 extraction. (Link below)

While the book is at time repetitive, it‘s still a pick. 3.5⭐️

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ElectricKatyLand
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The book is a journalistic expose of the failings of the American dental system and oral health inequities. If you've ever wondered why dentistry and medicine are separate fields, and how dentistry is affected by social determinants of health, Otto has written the book for you. However, be warned that while the subject matter is fascinating, the writing is disjointed. Overall verdict: might have been better as a documentary or longform essay.

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TheApesOfWrath
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My next nonfiction pick. Teeth are such a class signifier in this country.

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catiewithac
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I highly recommend this book to all healthcare professionals regardless of field. Oral health is a huge factor in overall health. 😁💋

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Kkhalifeh
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A book on the history of dental care and class in America certainly caught my eye when I heard about it but now I'm bumping it up my TBR pile with this emergency trip to the dentist for the little one (who is thrilled as you can see). At least we are fortunate enough to even visit a dentist (which many Americans are not).

LeahBergen Aww! 8y
PurpleyPumpkin 😂Not a happy camper! 8y
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