This may not be breaking news or even important information, but it’s definitely interesting.
An 18-year veteran dentist, Dr. Igor Tsarik of Siberia, has carved/sculpted about 300 teeth, many of which are on display. He uses a drill, heat, and lacquer to create his tooth art, which is a form of Japanese netsuke. Primary teeth are too soft for netsuke, so Dr. Tsarik uses extracted permanent teeth for his art.
How do patients react? Some think the tiny reliefs are really cool. Kids, in particular, appreciate them. However, one African woman fainted when she saw her own tooth transformed.
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1 Dental Thornhill // Jul 3, 2009 at 11:15 am
This is a very interesting talent. Although, other than dentists, I don’t think the general public would find this appealing.
2 Dental Thornhill // Jul 3, 2009 at 11:15 am
This is a very interesting talent. Although, other than dentists, I don’t think the general public would find this appealing.
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