The study presents keratin as an eco-friendly, biomimetic alternative to traditional fluoride treatments, which can only slow decay, but not reverse it. "Enamel is the hardest tissue in the body, but ...

Rachael Link is a registered dietitian and health writer based in San Francisco. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Missouri and holds a master’s degree from New York ...

For years dentists have asked the same hopeful question: what if teeth could repair themselves? That idea sounded like ...

A patented, protein-based, fluoride-free gel appears to repair and regenerate tooth enamel and could transform oral health and dental care, according to a news release from the University of ...

Electron microscopy images of a tooth with demineralised enamel showing eroded apatite crystals (left) and a similar demineralised tooth after a 2-week treatment showing epitaxially regenerated enamel ...

Larineco Remineralizing Gum represents a breakthrough in preventive dental care, utilizing nano-hydroxyapatite technology to strengthen tooth enamel, reduce sensitivity, and prevent cavities through ...

Scientists from the University of Nottingham's School of Pharmacy and Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, in collaboration with an international team of researchers, have developed a ...

OrVance has launched its OrVance Temporary Tooth Repair (TTR) kit for temporary relief from broken teeth and lost fillings and crowns. The company expects the product to hit retail shelves in 2022. It ...

Seeing your child’s smile is one of the most delightful parts of being a parent. But if your little one injures a tooth, you may worry that it could impact their smile permanently. Fortunately, ...

Arosha Weerakoon has received funding from Colgate for her research. She is a member of the Australian Dental Association as well as the International Association for Dental Research. She is a Fellow ...