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In this brilliant debut book, hailed by the New York Times Book Review as “a call for sweeping, radical change,” veteran health journalist Mary Otto looks inside America’s mouth, revealing unsettling truths about our unequal society.
Teeth takes readers on a disturbing journey into the role teeth play in our health and our social mobility. Otto “doesn’t just dwell on the numbers,” according to NPR, “she makes what could have been a turgid health policy tome spark with outrage over the stories of people who have suffered.” Her subjects include the pioneering dentist who made Shirley Temple and Judy Garland’s teeth sparkle on the silver screen; an up-and-coming beauty queen awarded thousands of dollars of free cosmetic dental care; and Deamonte Driver, a young Baltimore boy whose death from an abscessed tooth sparked congressional hearings.
Offering “an astute examination of the complex, insular business of oral health care” (Kirkus Reviews), Otto combines searing critique with forward-looking proposals for reform, “sympathetically explor[ing] a range of ideas for improving the current system” (New Republic). Muckraking and paradigm-shifting, Teeth exposes for the first time the extent and meaning of our oral health crisis.
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Experience the captivating journey of "Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America." This groundbreaking book, recognized as an NPR Best Book of 2017, sheds light on the shocking reality of our oral health crisis and the profound impact teeth have on our society. From veteran health journalist Mary Otto comes a call for radical change and a compelling narrative that will leave you both informed and outraged.
Delve into the pages of "Teeth" and discover the unsettling truths about our unequal society. Otto goes beyond the mere statistics, masterfully weaving the stories of individuals who have endured the consequences of our broken system. Prepare to be moved by accounts such as that of a pioneering dentist responsible for the iconic smiles of Shirley Temple and Judy Garland. Witness the transformative power of cosmetic dental care, as an up-and-coming beauty queen receives thousands of dollars worth of treatment. And be shaken to your core by the heartbreaking tale of Deamonte Driver, a young boy whose tragic death ignited congressional hearings.
Uncompromising in her scrutiny of the insular world of oral health care, Otto's "Teeth" offers a penetrating examination of this multifaceted issue. With a blend of muckraking journalism and visionary proposals, this book paves the way for much-needed reform. Kirkus Reviews hails it as "an astute examination of the complex business of oral health care," while the New Republic praises Otto for compassionately exploring a range of ideas to improve the current system.
Don't miss out on this paradigm-shifting exposé that reveals the true extent and significance of our oral health crisis. Visit our website today to grab your copy of "Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America" and join the movement towards a more equal and compassionate society.
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