In a breakthrough that could redefine oral hygiene, researchers at King's College London have pioneered a toothpaste and professional gel using keratin—the same protein found in human hair, skin, and ...

Researchers in China have made a breakthrough that could spell the end for tooth fillings. They found a new way to permanently repair the enamel of damaged human teeth. Study researcher Changyu Shao, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Scientists have perfected hydroxyapatite, a material for mineralizing bones and teeth. By adding a complex of amino acids to hydroxyapatite, they were able to form a dental coating that replicates the ...

In a new study published today, scientists discovered that keratin, a protein found in hair, skin and wool, can repair tooth enamel and stop early stages of decay. The King’s College London team 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 ...