In our world of fast food and sugary snacks, tooth decay is a big problem. Many people undergo nasty dental work when cavities arise, with lost enamel being replaced by materials like metal alloys and ...

Scientists at King’s College London (KCL) discovered that keratin -- a protein found in human hair, nails, and wool -- may protect and repair tooth enamel, which may be groundbreaking in the field of ...

A new dental treatment using a protein found in hair may help repair damaged tooth enamel. Researchers at King's College London say the key is keratin, which is the protein found in hair. A new dental ...

Toothpaste made from human hair could soon join the toolkit for dental care, offering both sustainability and clinical benefits. Researchers at King’s College London say keratin, a protein found in ...

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 ...

Scientists repaired damaged human teeth in laboratory experiments using a new material that mimics the mechanical properties of tooth enamel. Tooth enamel bears a fish-scale–like structure that has ...

Organoids have now been created from stem cells to secrete the proteins that form dental enamel, the substance that protects teeth from damage and decay. A multi-disciplinary team of scientists from ...

Researchers from the University of Washington in Seattle report that organoids created from stem cells can secrete the proteins that form dental enamel. Their findings were published in Developmental ...

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

Recent scientific advancements have led to the development of an innovative toothpaste containing proteins derived from human hair. This breakthrough promises not only to rebuild tooth enamel but also ...

A pioneering treatment expected to be on the market next year could offer a lifeline for people suffering from tooth decay. The researchers note that there is currently no solution available that can ...

A fresh approach to dental care may soon have you looking at hair clippings in a whole new way. Researchers at King’s College London have discovered that keratin—a protein found in hair, skin, and ...