Did you know that your child's baby teeth — or even wisdom teeth — contain stem cells that could be stored for future medical use? Smile Dentistry Gubei has partnered with OBiO Technology (688238.SH) to offer a Dental Pulp Stem Cell Banking Program right here in Shanghai. No extra visits needed — collection happens during a regular extraction appointment.
What Are Dental Pulp Stem Cells?
Inside every tooth is a soft core called the dental pulp, which is rich in stem cells. These stem cells have the potential to develop into various types of tissue and are being actively researched for use in regenerative medicine — including bone repair, tissue regeneration, and anti-aging therapies.
Think of it like cord blood banking, but for teeth. Once the tooth is gone, those stem cells are gone too — banking them now preserves that biological resource for potential future use.
Which Teeth Can Be Used?
The program covers three common scenarios — all during extractions you may already be planning:
- Baby teeth (ages 5–12) — naturally loose or gently extracted milk teeth with healthy pulp are an ideal source
- Orthodontic premolar extractions — teeth removed during braces treatment in adolescents
- Wisdom tooth extractions in adults — healthy, fully erupted wisdom teeth also qualify
How Does the Process Work?
The collection is simple and happens as part of your normal extraction appointment at Smile Dentistry Gubei:
- The tooth is extracted as planned and placed immediately into a sterile preservation vial
- It is transported via cold chain to OBiO Technology's GMP-certified laboratory in Shanghai
- Stem cells are isolated and cryopreserved at below -150°C for long-term storage
No additional clinic visits. No disruption to your child's normal dental schedule.
Who Is This For?
This program is ideal for families in Gubei and Shanghai who want to take a proactive approach to long-term health planning — especially:
- Parents with children aged 5–12 who still have baby teeth
- Teenagers currently undergoing orthodontic treatment
- Adults planning to have wisdom teeth removed
Expat families in Shanghai are particularly well-placed to benefit, as international health awareness around stem cell banking is already high in many home countries.
About Our Partner: OBiO Technology
OBiO Technology (688238.SH) is a Shanghai-based biotech company listed on the STAR Market, specializing in cell and gene therapy. Their subsidiary Heyuanhemei manages the stem cell banking program, with a certified production facility in the Lin-gang Special Area of the Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone.
Learn more about our dental services for families or contact us to find out if your child qualifies.
About Smile Dentistry Gubei
Smile Dentistry Gubei is a premium international dental clinic in Gubei, Shanghai, serving expat and local families with multilingual care in English, Korean, and Chinese. From children's dentistry and orthodontics to implants and cosmetic dentistry, our internationally trained team is here for every stage of your family's oral health.
📍 Gubei, Changning District, Shanghai
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