It’s a frustrating fact that our bodies can’t regenerate damaged tooth enamel, but scientists at the University of Washington (UW) have now grown mini teeth in the lab that secrete enamel-producing ...

You won't find visits to the dentist at the top of most people's lists of fun activities, but check-ups could be made easier by a gel that repairs and replaces damaged tooth enamel. This is the work ...

SEATTLE — Scientists at the University of Washington are taking stem cell research to a new level. They're working to regenerate something people often take for granted: our teeth. A multidisciplinary ...

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 they ...

An innovative gel that forms a layer over teeth and then recruits calcium and phosphate ions from saliva to build new enamel has the potential to change dental treatment. To date, we don't have any ...

A new era of dental care may be dawning as scientists work to find revolutionary technologies to combat what has become a persistent global health crisis, ranging from AI-powered diagnostics and 3D ...

Researchers have created a bioinspired gel that can regenerate tooth enamel by mimicking natural growth processes. The fluoride-free material forms a mineral-rich layer that restores enamel’s strength ...

Not everyone wants their teeth to be white and gleaming. Tooth blackening is a recognized part of modern Vietnamese culture, ...

Are teeth the latest potential victims of bisphenol A (BPA)? Yes, according to a new study by French researchers in the American Journal of Pathology (June 10, 2013). The researchers found that the ...

A cracked tooth or loss of enamel can make you feel vulnerable every time you sip on something cold or bite down a bit hard. Most people learn to live with that sharp pain or the anticipation of more ...

When an electric toothbrush vibrates against BSCT, the material produces a small electric field—an effect known as ...

Tooth enamel, the hardest substance in the human body, may be at risk of gradual and permanent wear from chewing vegetables. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. While ...