Dental Pulp Stem Cells in Tissue Repair and Regeneration
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409). This special issue belongs to the section "Tissues and Organs".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 66
Special Issue Editors
Interests: dental pulp; regenerative endodontics; CGRP; TGFbeta
Interests: tissue repair and regeneration; dental pulp stem cells
Interests: oral cancer; tissue regeneration
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) are known for their ability to differentiate into multiple lineages to support the homeostasis, repair, and regeneration of the dental pulp tissue. Regenerative endodontics harnesses this capacity to regenerate pulp tissue in patients with deep injuries or infections in their dentition that require partial or full pulpectomies. The oral cavity is vulnerable to multiple injuries and diseases beyond dental caries, such as periodontitis, Sjögren’s Disease, and even treatments such as radiation for head and neck cancers. This Special Issue will focus on research that aims to harness the multidirectional differentiation potential of DPSCs to support the health of oral tissues including, but not limited to, the dental pulp. The healing capacity of DPSCs has also garnered attention regarding the repair of other organ systems, such in Alzheimer’s disease, supporting repair after spinal cord injury, and improving bone regeneration. We therefore welcome the submission of research beyond the craniofacial region, as well as reviews and both preclinical and clinical research.
Dr. Sarah Peters
Dr. Kyle Vining
Dr. Cristiane Franc
Prof. Dr. Jacques Nör
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- dental pulp stem cells
- regenerative endodontics
- regenerative medicine
- dental pulp
- reparative dentinogenesis
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