Dental researchers from Tufts University took cells from the dental pulp of a human tooth and mixed them with cells from the enamel of a pig tooth and seeded them onto a “scaffold.” It was then grown ...

Scientists have successfully grown a tooth in a lab as part of research that could ‘revolutionise dental care’. The breakthrough could lead to patients regrowing teeth they have lost, offering an ...

Our modern teeth evolved from a most unexpected source. A new study, published on May 21 in the journal Nature, has revealed surprising information about the origins of human teeth. Our teeth evolved ...

Off the bat, why don’t we do this already? To better understand what we’re up against in this toothy quest, Dr. Ophir Klein—a professor of orofacial sciences and pediatrics at the University of ...

When you lose a baby tooth, an adult one grows in its place. But if you lose an adult tooth, your options are limited to dentures, titanium implants, or a stylish gaping hole. Soon, however, there ...

Growing human organs in laboratories has rapidly moved from the annals of fiction into the realm of actual science. But brains, kidneys and intestines aren’t the only body parts that scientists are ...

Researcher Tammy Buonasera, lead author of research on proteins found in tooth enamel, eyes serum proteins on her computer screen at University of Alaska Fairbanks. (Patrick Doyle/Courtesy) Native ...

Researchers report that they have identified genetic variants that determine the shape of human teeth, including a gene inherited from Neanderthals. The scientists published their paper “PITX2 ...

Francesca has an MSci in Biochemistry from the University of Birmingham.View full profile Francesca has an MSci in Biochemistry from the University of Birmingham. Laura holds a Master's in ...

Pulpitis can be avoided by brushing teeth at least twice a day, after meals, use of fluoridated toothpaste, avoiding sugary foods and flossing as part of oral hygiene. [iStockphoto] Inside the ...