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    1. Dentistry

    First-ever international conference on dental and craniofacial stem cells

    Dec. 14, 2010
    Current studies show that dental stem cells are poised to significantly impact treatments that run the gamut from dental implants to reconstructive surgery, as researchers have been able to regrow both teeth and jawbone. A first-ever assembly of the world's most prominent scientists in the field fo dental and craniofacial stem cells, as well as the emerging field of regenerative dental medicine, will take place in April 2011.

    Dental pulp stem cells expanding medical landscape and stem cell research

    NEW YORK, NY, Dec. 13, 2010 – The First International Conference on Dental and Craniofacial Stem Cells (ICDCSC) will take place on April 27 – 29, 2011, at the New York Academy of Sciences in New York City. This will be the first-ever assembly of the world’s most prominent scientists in the field of dental and craniofacial stem cells, as well as the emerging field of regenerative dental medicine.

    More than 300 participants from scientific research, industry, government agencies such as NIH and FDA will come together to encourage cross-disciplinary alliance and foster a collegial atmosphere to catalyze the advancement of dental and craniofacial stem cell research. The conference will be led by Dr. Jeremy Mao of Columbia University, Dr. Darvin Prockop of Texas A&M Medical Center, and Dr. Pamela Robey and Dr. Nadya Lumelsky of the NIH.

    “The teeth and the face harbor stem cells, just like virtually all other regions of the body. However, stem cells from the teeth and the face have special properties that make them unusual, if not unique, in some cases,” said Dr. Jeremy Mao. “Dentistry is undergoing a transformation from restorative, such as drilling and filling, to regenerative. This conference represents the first dedicated gathering of stakeholders from the scientific community, industry, and government officials who fund and regulate regenerative technologies.”

    Current studies show that dental stem cells are poised to significantly impact treatments that run the gamut from dental implants to reconstructive surgery, as researchers have been able to regrow both teeth and jawbone. Moreover, dental stem cells demonstrate tremendous promise in advancing the field of regenerative medicine, which continues to make important strides in addressing degenerative conditions, disease, congenital anomalies, trauma, and organ repair and replacement.

    To register for the conference please go to: http://dental.columbia.edu/ICDCSC/ or email [email protected].