What tooth tartar taught us about baboons kept captive in ancient Egypt: A photograph of a baboon mummy from the Lyon collection. Number MHNL 90001206, © Département du Rhône, Patrick AgeneauMany people know it’s important to clean their teeth to prevent a build-up of dental plaque. This sticky film growing on teeth every day is composed of millions of bacteria. Over time, … [Read more...] about What tooth tartar taught us about baboons kept captive in ancient Egypt | The Conversation