A Neanderthal molar shows an invasive dental procedure 59,000 years ago

Claim

A Neanderthal molar from a Siberian cave shows evidence of an invasive dental procedure, essentially a root canal, performed 59,000 years ago, while US health authorities launched a ten-year payment model rewarding measurable outcomes rather than required check-ins.

Reported metric: 59,000 years

Reporting date: 2026-05-14 (not necessarily the event date)

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