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 IssuesEx-dental manager gets lengthy prison termA former dental manager, who served time for similar offenses, was sentenced for allegedly defrauding two Florida practices where she worked.PediatricsMissing teeth may make kids targets for bulliesSugarThis may protect juice from decaying teethOffice ManagementDo’s and don’ts for increasing productionOral BacteriaUltrasound may zap biofilms in the future