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 IssuesDentist convicted of felony denied license reinstatementA dentist convicted of a felony was denied his request to reinstate his license.Dental PracticeIt’s Friday the 13th, and dentists are freaking outPrivacyStryker hack exposes practices' need for heightened cybersecurityDenturesThis may improve chewing for denture wearersAnesthesiaCatching up from Chicago Midwinter: An answer for painless dentistry?
