title: The origins and nature of acupuncture in dentistry.
abstract: A description is given of the origins and different types of acupuncture. The historical origins and their application in dentistry are discussed.
authors.forename: Stanley
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gelbier
mesh_terms: D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000266:history*; D002681:China; D003729:Dental Care / Q000266:history*; D005060:Europe; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D008516:Medicine, Chinese Traditional / Q000266:history