Stem cells

PRP, PRGF, and PRF: The Acronyms that Heal in Dentistry

Drawing blood in the dental office is a regular occurrence. It’s unavoidable, really. Gums...

Researchers Reprogram Oral Epithelial Cells into Mesenchymal-Like Cells

Researchers at the Health Sciences University of Hokkaido used stimulation with epigenetic agents to...

Biodegradable Gel May Improve Craniosynostosis Treatment

Research at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California...

Molecules Derived from Omega-3 Can Regenerate Inflamed Periodontal Tissue

Maresin and resolvin, produced by the body from omega-3 fatty acids, can help repair...

Macrophages and Stem Cells Team Up to Repair Teeth

Researchers at King’s College London Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences have revealed...

3-D Printed Bioceramic Implant Induces Cranial Regrowth

A European team of researchers has developed a 3-D printed bioceramic material and attached...

Study to Use Patients’ Own Stem Cells to Grow New Jaw Bone

Clinicians can use patients’ own stem cells to grow new bone, according to researchers...

Molecules May Stimulate Stem Cell Regeneration to Fight Periodontal Disease

A specific type of molecule may stimulate the regeneration of stem cells and reverse...

Cell Map May Enable Easier Dental Tissue Regeneration

New discoveries about the cellular makeup and growth of teeth can expedite developments in...

Combination Therapy Improves Head and Neck Cancer Treatment

Researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and UCLA School of Dentistry have...