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1Centre for Host and Microbiome Interactions, King's College London, London, UK. drvitorneves@gmail.com.
British Dental Journal
|July 28, 2019
Summary
A shift towards biologically based approaches is vital for dental innovation, moving beyond materials to embrace regenerative therapies like pulp and tooth regeneration. Education in molecular biology is key for future dental professionals.
Area of Science:
- Regenerative Medicine
- Dental Science
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Clinical dentistry has seen limited therapeutic innovation in nearly forty years.
- Focus on materials and equipment has overshadowed biological approaches.
- A paradigm shift is needed to prioritize human biology in dental treatment development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for a new mindset in dentistry centered on biological innovation.
- To explore the potential of biologically based regenerative therapies.
- To outline the necessary educational and regulatory changes for adopting these new approaches.
Main Methods:
- This is an opinion piece, not a research study.
- It discusses current research in whole dental pulp and bioengineered tooth regeneration.
- It proposes educational reforms for dental practitioners.
Main Results:
- The current focus on materials has stalled therapeutic advancement.
- Biologically based treatments, such as pulp and tooth regeneration, are emerging.
- Educational adaptation is required for the integration of new biological approaches.
Conclusions:
- A new era of biologically based dentistry is imminent.
- Innovative treatments require a fundamental shift in dental education and practice.
- Regenerative therapies promise to transform dentistry fundamentally.
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