dental pulp

AAE Issues Statement in Support of Vital Pulp Therapy

The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has released a new position statement in support...

Dental Pulp Stem Cells Promote Neuronal Growth

Stem cells can generate a variety of specific tissues and are increasingly used for...

Hard-Tissue Laser Applications: Optimizing Restorative Treatment

INTRODUCTION Dental phobia is a common occurrence in all patients. Adults may avoid dental...

Smoking Weakens Dental Pulp’s Defenses

Smoking weakens dental pulp’s ability to fight illness and disease, according to the Case...

Alzheimer’s Drug Can Be Used to Treat Common Cavities

Earlier this year, researchers at King’s College London developed a new method of tooth...

California Legislation Tightens Infection Control Standards

The California legislature is considering a bill crafted to improve infection control safety in...

Stem Cell Delivery Regenerates Dental Pulp-Like Tissue

When a tooth is damaged by decay or trauma, the living tissues that comprise...

Biomaterial Fillings Repair and Regenerate Dentin

Imagine fillings that do more than plug a hole. Instead, they also could help...

Gutta-Percha Replacement Could Regenerate Dental Pulp

Many of today’s endodontists use gutta-percha to seal completed root canals. But one researcher...

Imaging Reveals Structure Behind Dentin’s Durability

Dentin is one of the toughest materials in the human body. Using synchrotron radiation,...