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Can Dental Stem Cells Generate Milk-Producing Cells?
Written By Kevin Kerfoot / Reviewed By Ray Spotts
A topic of great interest in the dental field concerns the ability of adult stem cells to generate various tissue-specific cell populations. Since these cells can replace damaged cells, they represent a good alternative to classical medical treatments for tissue regeneration - and may even allow the formation of entire tissues and organs in the future.
A topic of great interest in the dental field concerns the ability of adult stem cells to generate various tissue-specific cell populations. Since these cells can replace damaged cells, they represent a good alternative to classical medical treatments for tissue regeneration - and may even allow the formation of entire tissues and organs in the future.
Can Tooth Loss Indicate Malnutrition?
Reviewed By Ray Spotts
Older adults are at risk for both impaired oral health and malnutrition, says a new study by Rutgers University researchers. The study, published in the Journal of Aging Research and Clinical Practice, analyzed the health records of 107 community-dwelling senior citizens treated at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine clinic between 2015 and 2016. The results showed that more than 25 percent of the patients had malnutrition or were at risk for malnutrition.