Significance of Dental Stem Cells in Dentistry and Stem Cell Banking

Abstract

Dentists play a crucial role in collecting stem cells for dental treatments and the potential treatment of medical diseases. Considering dental stem cells (DSCs) in terms of their increasing potential in medicine, adequate knowledge and positive attitudes of dentists toward DSCs and their use in regenerative therapies are extremely important. The immense potential of DSCs in regenerative medicine applications for various treatments suggests their significant role in both dental treatments and innovative approaches to treating various diseases. “Dental banking” emerged as a result of DSCs’ use in medical applications and their numerous clinical advantages across regenerative medical domains. DSC banking is a service that makes it possible to store and utilize DSCs for potential medical applications. However, further clinical research is needed to advance the applications of DSCs in treatment. This review aims to summarize the current literature on dental stem cell banking applications and usage areas of DSCs in dentistry.