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Crest® Cavity Creeps: How IU Built Toothopolis

An online exhibition of Crest® toothpaste history and marketing

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Special Thanks To...

The IU School of Dentistry's Illustrations Department, particularly Abby Morgan who created amazing exhibition labels for the in-person exhibition based on the "Crest Triangle." It's worth coming to see the in-person exhibition just to see the labels!