A pioneering new drug that could eventually help people regrow missing or damaged teeth has begun clinical trials in Japan.

Losing a tooth as an adult is par for the course for many of us. The only option to replace them? Artificial substitutes. But ...

These are the benefits and side effects of viral nano-hydroxyapatite toothpastes like NOBS, as well as why dentists recommend ...

Victoria Sampson explores the benefits of guided enamel regeneration, a non-invasive peptide treatment for early caries.

A sliver of what makes sharks so intriguing comes with their ability to regrow teeth. And while a group of Japanese researchers aren’t claiming that we should be trying to be the most shark-like ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — University at Buffalo oral biologist Hyuk-Jae (Edward) Kwon recently published a study examining how the gene KMT2D (also known as MLL4) affects the development of tooth enamel. The ...

Science & Environment How tree rings can help explain earthquake risk, and stem cells could regrow tooth enamel By Jes Burns (OPB) Oct. 19, 2023 6 a.m.

Tooth enamel, the hardest substance in the human body, may be at risk of gradual and permanent wear from chewing vegetables. While plant-based foods are an essential part of a healthy diet, as ...