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A Yelp Review of the First Dentist

Five stars for Urk-Glurg Cosmetic Dentistry.

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Greg Nix
May 15, 2026
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People are shown living in a primitive settlement.
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“Neanderthals used stone drills to treat cavities almost 60,000 years ago in what is the earliest known evidence of dental treatment. [A] single molar, which was unearthed in a cave in southern Siberia, features a deep hole that appears to have been created using a sharp, thin stone tool during the lifetime of the tooth’s owner.”— The Guardian

Wow! It was so great to finally visit Urk-Glurg Cosmetic Dentistry. My local wisewoman referred me to Dr. Urk, and the results are tremendous. After my successful oral surgery, I can practically pass for Cro-Magnon!

I visited their Neander Valley location, where it was easy to find parking right outside. (I tied my yak to a tree.) The staff was friendly and gracious, which I was especially glad of because there are only 12 of us in the village, and I would hate to leave a bad review about any immediate family members.

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