Experimental research suggests these stem cells can rebuild the surface of a tooth or treat tooth loss from injury. The effectiveness of dental sealants in the prevention of tooth decay has been demonstrated in a variety of research findings covering a span of 16 years. The conference, first of its kind in NIDR history, was designed to strengthen the relationship between the institute and universities. FULL STORY. Lead author Professor Alvaro Mata, from Queen Mary's School of Engineering and Materials Science, said: "A major goal in materials science is to learn from nature to develop useful materials based on the precise control of molecular building-blocks. Scientists at the National Institute of Dental Research have invented a powerful sour liquid that can regrow teeth and gums almost overnight. 2008 NIDCR celebrated its 60th anniversary. Castoreum is an oily, viscid glandular secretion contained in two pairs of membranous sacs between the anus and external genitals Required fields are marked *.