Scientists at King’s College London have developed a pioneering toothpaste made from keratin—derived from hair, skin, and wool—that can naturally repair weakened tooth enamel and stop early decay in ...

STORY: Researchers in London have developed a dental treatment using keratin, a protein found in hair, skin, and wool, that they say can repair damaged tooth enamel. ''Currently enamel, once it's gone ...

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Dental fillings aren't a pleasant way to fix cavities but they're necessary to fill holes and prevent further damage. But now a research team at the University of Nottingham in the UK is working on a ...

Scientists believe they have found a new weapon to fight tooth decay. The researchers discovered that toothpaste made from human hair can repair damaged teeth better than fluoride-based products – and ...

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 ...