This is good news: https://www.yahoo.com/news/thanks-technology-stem-cells-root-181023237.html "It sounds like win win to me. Less root canals, less unnatural fillings, and better longer lasting teeth. And while these new fillings aren’t available for use yet, they’ve been designed as a practical and affordable treatment for mass use. The future of dentistry sounds a lot less like the whine of a high powered drill, which is always a good thing."
Personally I believe that genetic therapy has great potential. But be careful Many Clinics Deceiving Patients with Unproven Stem Cell Therapy : Science/Health : Headlines & Global News
Yeah, I have a couple of friends who are plastic/hair transplant surgeons. Stem cell stuff has been bandied about quite a bit in the hair loss industry. Nothing concrete yet though.
"My" guy, Dr. John Kwan in Oakland CA, has invented and patented remarkable techniques in nanotechnology (micro-ultra-sonics) that enables him to deal with root canal issues in a way that is fast and painless. He has gotten much attention in professional journals, and he trains other dentists. Non-Surgical Services