A recent study has shown for the first time that low-power lasers can be used to trigger stem cells in the body to form new tissue, including dentin in teeth. The study was done by a Harvard-led team that hopes their work can initiate a wave of clinical applications used to heal wounds and regenerate […]
Concussion prevention has been a major point of emphasis in all sports the last few years and recent research has shown that a custom made mouth guard can reduce the risk of sports-related concussions in athletes. According to the new study, high school football players who wear over-the-counter (OTC) mouth guards were over twice as
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Stem cell research has intensified in recent years as there is great potential to treat many serious conditions and a new study by researchers at the University of Adelaide suggests that stem cells from teeth can grow to resemble complex brain-like cells. This study was performed in the laboratories of the University’s Centre for Stem
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For many people, coffee and cigarettes go together like peas and carrots but researchers have recently discovered that tobacco products may interrupt taste bud regeneration which prevents smokers from tasting the natural bitterness of coffee. Nelly Jacob of the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital APHP in France led the researchers in this study and their results have been published
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According to recent research led by the University of Iowa, it may be possible to grow new bone where it is missing or damaged using a “bio patch.” The researchers tested a bio patch that regenerates bone by inserting DNA directly into the cells that contains genetic instructions to produce more bone. How it Works
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Of all the injuries and illnesses that affect our veterans and troops who have been stationed overseas, their dental health is often overlooked. Veterans exhibit an array of dental problems that may be the result of spotty oral hygiene and overconsumption of sugary drinks in combat and may include conditions such as dry mouth, or
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