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 ...

At Kyoto University Hospital, a groundbreaking clinical trial has commenced, marking the first human trial of a drug designed to regrow teeth. This innovative research could revolutionize dental ...

Researchers believe lab-grown teeth could one day serve as an alternative to synthetic dental implants. By Mack DeGeurin Published Feb 6, 2025 2:49 PM EST Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

"Human children grow at a uniquely slow pace by comparison with other mammals. When and where did this schedule evolve? Have technological advances, farming and cities had any effect upon it?

It’s not surprising that many people fear the dentist. Replacing a tooth often requires invasive surgery and implanting a titanium screw into a patient’s jawbone, then waiting months for that to ...