Dentistry

Aspects of female beauty routine and cosmetics, as we find them in medieval sources (mainly the Trotula). Includes notes on daily wash, deodorant, hair care, hair removal, dental hygiene, nailcare, ear spoons, decorative cosmetics, and sun screen.

Covers a wide range of topics, including the physical sciences, technology, and experimental archaeology in the SCA.

Documents show that, not only were the educationally elite aware of the importance of keeping their teeth clean, but they also knew how to fill cavities and deal with facial fractures. They could recognise oral cancer and even knew the rudiments of teeth whitening.

On the impact of sugar on dental health in the 16th century.