While bones can regrow themselves when they break, teeth aren’t so lucky, and that leads to millions of people worldwide suffering from some form of edentulism, a.k.a. toothlessness. Now, Japanese ...

For more than a century, dentistry has focused on repairing or replacing damaged teeth, not growing new ones. That assumption is now under direct challenge, as Japanese teams move a first-of-its-kind ...

Human tooth regrowth trials are underway in Japan, raising hopes that missing teeth could one day grow back naturally.

It’s no wonder that the dental industry makes billions of dollars every year. Whether you’re looking for that Hollywood smile or simply want a pain-free eating experience, most of us turn to the ...

Japan’s tooth-regrowth drug passes its first safety test. See how this breakthrough could change dental care by 2030.

Can we grow a third set of teeth? Dr Oscar examines the truth behind the headlines ...

For decades, dentists and scientists have dreamed of helping people regrow lost teeth. Now, thanks to remarkable advances in genetics, molecular biology, and regenerative medicine, that dream is ...

The series of steps used by researchers from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine to create bioengineered teeth. They used a combination of cells collected from pig jaws (top left line) and ...

Much like Floyd Mayweather, genetics is a tough opponent to beat. You may prolong the match, but eventually those 12 rounds will come to an end and you’ll find yourself defeated. Some unfortunate ...