In dentistry, there may even be no need for a needle

In dentistry, there may even be no need for a needle

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Contributor(s):
Henrioud, D, photographer
Language(s):
English
French
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Acupuncture
Tooth Extraction
Dentistry
World Health Organization.
Abstract:
Prior to painlessly extracting a tooth, the dentist is shown applying pressure to the cheek of a dental patient. Verso: WHO/18312. WPRO. Acupuncture. SM 12.1979. In dentistry, there may even be no need for a needle. Seconds after this picture was taken the dentist painlessly extracted a tooth.
Copyright:
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Copyright Information:
World Health Organization; World Health Organization website
Extent:
1 photoprint.
NLM Unique ID:
101436828 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A013749
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101436828