PMID- 26629552 OWN - Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH CI - Copyright Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH OCI - Copyright Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH TA - Chin J Dent Res JT - Chinese Journal of Dental Research IS - 1867-5646 (Electronic) IS - 1462-6446 (Print) IP - 4 VI - 18 PST - ppublish DP - 2015 PG - 207-212 LA - en TI - Dental Stem Cells and Their Applications LID - 10.3290/j.cjdr.a35143 [doi] FAU - Har, Alix AU - Har A FAU - Park, Joo Cheol AU - Park J CN - OT - application OT - dental stem cell OT - mesenchymal stem cell OT - regeneration AB - Stem cells are unspecialised cells that can divide, renew, and differentiate into more specialised cells. Due to their unique properties, stem cells are known for their use in therapies and treatments for missing tissues and damaged parts of the body. However, due to the invasive nature and other ethical issues with the retrieval process and usage of stem cells, stem cells are clinically being used in a limited manner. Furthermore, due to the invasive nature of the retrieval process elsewhere, dental tissues are one of the most preferred sources for stem cells. This review covers all of the characteristics of dental tissue-derived stem cells and their potential future uses. AID - 851772