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Rachael Link is a registered dietitian and health writer based in San Francisco. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Missouri and holds a master’s degree from New York ...

Scientists in the UK have found keratin, a protein in hair, can rebuild enamel and repair early tooth decay. The discovery could lead to keratin-based toothpaste or dental gels within two to three ...

The study presents keratin as an eco-friendly, biomimetic alternative to traditional fluoride treatments, which can only slow decay, but not reverse it. "Enamel is the hardest tissue in the body, but ...

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 ...

CrystLCare is designed to aid tooth repair and alleviate dental sensitivity using patented bioresorbable, mineral-loaded starch particles that deliver calcium and phosphate ions to the enamel and ...

A patented, protein-based, fluoride-free gel appears to repair and regenerate tooth enamel and could transform oral health and dental care, according to a news release from the University of ...