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Stem cells could make root canals history

A group of scientists won a prize for creating a synthetic biomaterial that stimulates stem cells in teeth, hoping the cells could enable teeth to repair themselves. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins CBSN to discuss the breakthrough.
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