Dead Rats and Salt: The Development of Dentistry in Korea
Aug 31, 2022•33 min•Season 3Ep. 23
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Episode description
Word of the Week: ODOR. Many foreigners living in Korea during the late 19th and early 20th centuries admired the white teeth of commoners. The royals, however, were not offered the same compliment. Tune in to learn the fascinating history of dentistry in Korea, and the somewhat disturbing operations it might have entailed.
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