When the records of our civilization are balanced, then-but perhaps not before-the real importance of dental science will be appreciated. Now it is merely valued at the moment of toothache. (Avram Davidson)

When the records of our civilization are balanced, then-but perhaps not before-the real importance of dental science will be appreciated. Now it is merely valued at the moment of toothache.

Avram Davidson

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