Newly-discovered group of dental stem cells could patch up cavities

The dentist's drill is a sound that sends shudders down the spines of many people, so it sure would be nice if teeth could just repair themselves. Thankfully that's not as far-fetched as it sounds – researchers from the University of Plymouth have found a new population of stem cells in mice that are in charge of repairing tooth tissue and could be recruited to help us patch up cavities.

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Category: Medical

Tags:

• Dental
• Health
• Regenerative Medicine
• Stem Cells
• Teeth
• University of Plymouth

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