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The Bad-Mouthing of British Teeth

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The Evolution of British Dental Care and Its Cultural Implications

This chapter examines the impact of dental care history in Britain, focusing on David Bowie's dental transformation alongside the advent of the NHS. It contrasts Bowie's signature crooked smile with the NHS's influence on evolving public perceptions of dental health, emphasizing a shift from extraction to preventive care.

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