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Mills' Morbid Marketing
- James Mills advertised tooth extractions, having learned from the deceased James Reading.
- He operated from the deceased's house, highlighting the unusual practices of the time.
Extraction Ordeals
- Colonial tooth extraction often involved holding the patient between the operator's knees.
- The dental key, a tool used for extractions, frequently resulted in broken teeth or jaws.
Tooth Transplants
- John Hunter, an English dentist, pioneered transplanting human teeth, often from paid donors.
- This practice foreshadowed modern organ donation but raised ethical concerns regarding exploitation.