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American Dental Association: Oral Piercing view detail comment email this

Discusses potential oral health problems associated with tongue and lip piercings, such as infections, chipped teeth, swelling, and nerve damage. Includes links to a related fact sheet and video clip. From the American Dental Association (ADA).
http://www.ada.org/public/topics/piercing.asp
Topics: Art, Fashion, Health

Last updated Apr 20, 2006


Tattoos, Piercings, & Body Markings view detail comment email this

Small gallery of photos showing examples of body modification in different cultures, such as facial scarring (Burkina Faso), Maori facial tattoos (New Zealand), Yazuka full-body tattoos (Japan), and Mursi facial markings and lip plates (Ethiopia). Photos are accompanied by brief descriptions. From the National Geographic Society.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/tattoos/
Topics: Art, Fashion

Last updated Feb 28, 2006





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