A BIG Thank You To Dental Access For The Recognition The Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry network is growing. We’re pleased to announce that we have been featured on the homepage for Dental Access Media Publications. Why is this so exciting? It means recognition for the ABD is expanding. It also means our member base is…
There is good news for people who hate getting fillings for cavities at the dentist. A recent study has determined that there is an alternative, non-invasive treatment for cavities. Peptides to Rebuild Enamel in Teeth The painless alternative is a product that contains peptides that are made from amelogenin. Amelogenin is a protein that helps…
Fillings could soon be a thing of the past as a new study reveals an Alzheimer’s drug can enhance the tooth’s natural ability to repair itself. The treatment works by using a drug called Tideglusib to encourage the tooth’s own cells to rebuild and repair cavities that extend from the surface to the root. This…
UCSB scientists have tapped into an unlikely source to help them develop a more durable dental restoration composite: Mussels. Researchers studied the mechanisms mussels use to adhere to surfaces, and applied that science to a new type of dental composite that will provide an extra layer of durability to treated teeth. The payoff? Longer lasting…