We study de- and remineralization of dental enamel and dentin in relation to prevention of dental decay; laser effects on dental hard tissures including detection and prevention of early dental decay; management of dental decay by risk assesment.

Selected Publications

Featherstone, J.D.B., Fried, D. Kantorowitz, Z., Barrett-Vespone, N.A. Seka, W. CO2 laser inhibition of artificial caries-like lesion progression in dental enamel. J. Dent Res. 77:1397-1403, 1998.

Featherstone, J.D.B. The Science and Practice of Caries Prevention. Journal of the American Dental Association. 131:887-899, 2000.

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Fat cells in culture

Osteoblast depositing
bone matrix

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FACULTY

John Featherstone

Dental Enamel and Dentin

The UCSF Program
in Craniofacial and Mesenchymal Biology