Current stem cell therapies use cells obtained from bone marrow, umbilical cord blood and peripheral blood which can be expensive, painful, or complex to collect and use.

In 2000, scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) discovered that potent stem cells are found in both baby teeth and wisdom teeth, providing a new, convenient source of stem cells.

Studies show that dental stem cells can develop into tissue types complementary to those derived from umbilical cord blood, such as bone, other connective tissues, and possibly even neural tissue, among others.

As a result, researchers around the world are investigating the potential of dental stem cells to become a routine source of stem cells for regenerative medicine.