0_Apprentice
So what are your thoughts on going to the dentist?
1_Wizard
Funny you should ask, I just went to the dentist on Wednesday.  I was recently told how dentistry originated in China.  I had no idea.
0_Apprentice
I had no idea either! I bet dentistry was really messed up back then
1_Wizard
Well actually barbers were the ones to perform hygienic services as well as surgeries.  Scary, right??!!
0_Apprentice
Haha I would not trust my barber with my teeth! I'm guessing no pain relief either?
1_Wizard
Probably not.  So I guess you aren't alone since France made decress prohibiting barbers from practicing all types of surgery in 1400.  Wise move I think.
0_Apprentice
That is a lot earlier than I thought. I'm pretty sure I visited a Napoleonic era ship and they still had a ships barber doing the surgery!
1_Wizard
Well now that's fascinating!  I read where publications devoted to dentistry began to be published in the 1530's.  So to answer your first question, I'm really not fond of going to the dentist...or the barber now lol.  
0_Apprentice
Well in that case it makes sense to combine the two, so you only have to make one visit. I just hope they don't use the same tools for both jobs.
1_Wizard
No razors or scissors in my mouth, thank you.  Thank goodness for modern medicine!