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[–] chunes@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (6 children)

If this were to become commercially viable, dentists would move heaven and earth to stop it. Imagine killing 80% of a field with a simple commonplace product.

[–] mctoasterson@reddthat.com 22 points 1 week ago

Doubt it. This is not the type of treatment that is just over the counter. Tooth regrowth would have to be administered and monitored by somebody like an orthodontist. More likely some will just become specialized in it.

[–] Passerby6497@lemmy.world 16 points 1 week ago

Are you kidding? Most dentists would love that treatment. You get to improve your patients' dental health, you give them a smile they can be proud of, and you would be the ones administering the treatment.

This will more likely be an upcharge service for cavity fillings and to replace implants and shit.

[–] mcv@lemmy.zip 11 points 1 week ago

Why? More teeth to clean, fill, check and care for.

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago

Whatever dude, you think this will be free?

[–] RightEdofer@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Who do you think will be doing this treatment?

[–] chunes@lemmy.world 0 points 1 week ago

why are you assuming it would require a physician

[–] fluxx@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Based on how AI might actually replace a bunch of professions, and nobody fighting tooth and nail about it - I don't think so.