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Canadian Scientists Regrow Teeth

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the throw-out-your-toothbrush dept.

54mc writes "APL reports that Canadian Scientists have created the first device able to regrow teeth and bones. The researchers at the University of Alberta in Edmonton filed patents earlier this month in the United States for the tool based on low-intensity pulsed ultrasound technology after testing it on a dozen dental patients in Canada."

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  1. Makes Sense by Borland · · Score: 0, Troll

    They have closer cultural ties to Britain than the US. Just think of the market potential!

  2. I know a country who will be REALLY HAPPY by p51d007 · · Score: 0, Troll

    Britian.........anyone ever notice they have poor dental hygiene?

  3. Re:I won't believe it... by corbettw · · Score: 0, Troll

    I'll second the Justice Dept. (vs. the New York Times). Since when did treason become legal?

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