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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A study out of Japan showed how targeting genes can regrow teeth in animals. Now, the team has turned to ...

The toothlike structures represent a step toward bioengineered replacements for dental implants, say researchers behind the work. Lose an adult tooth, and you’re left with limited options that ...