Teeth: a new source of stem cells

New research shows dental pulp could be prime source for tissue building blocks By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times Stem cells have made news over the last 15 years. They have been the focus of much scientific excitement and much political controversy — and now it’s possible teeth could be a key source for these building block cells. What is a stem cell? Simply put a stem...