Zachary R. Conley[email protected]RestorationsScientists use human urine to grow teethOngoing advances in tissue engineering are pushing the boundaries of what scientists can regenerate. Now a team of researchers in China has attracted international attention for using stem cells in human urine to develop tooth-like structures.August 13, 2013PeriodonticsAnticariogenic agents of the future may come from natureAnticariogenic agents complement mechanical oral cleanings by targeting and interfering with specific mechanisms of biofilm formation. Five such agents -- all of which occur in nature -- are Albizia myriophylla wood, osteopontin, epigallocatechin gallate, ginkgogenolic acid, and shiitake mushroom extract.May 8, 2013Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesU.S. judge dismisses lawsuit against DSOThe judge ruled that AI phone monitoring by a dental giant escapes legal liability despite patient privacy concerns.FluorideSDF may reduce radiation-induced caries progressionInsuranceThe dental claims that keep you up at night usually aren’t the ones you should chaseOrofacial PainSpinal pain may be a sign of this dental problem in adulthoodSponsor ContentFree webinar for dental leaders
