genetics

Researchers Map the Genes That Produce Facial Features

An international team of researchers has connected specific genetic regions that influence facial features....

Dental Traits Reveal Genetic Relationships Between Human Beings

The shape of human teeth can be used to reconstruct genetic relationships, according to...

Citizen Scientists Uncover Correlation Between Dental Visits and Treponema Abundance

Researchers at Colorado State University (CSU) and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science used...

Study to Explore How Dentists Assess Dental Pain in Children

Cameron Randall, PhD, of the University of Washington (UW) School of Dentistry has received a...

Palate Width May Be a Biomarker for Schizophrenia

Patients suffering from a specific form of schizophrenia have a wider oral palate than...

NIDCR Seeks Input on Research Initiatives

As part of the budget planning process for fiscal year 2021, the National Institute...

Genetics Has Little Impact on Oral Health

Genetic makeup does not predispose people to tooth decay, though children with overweight mothers...

Beyond Brushing: Revamping Our Oral Care Practices

It has long been thought that our genomes may play a role in determining...

Non-Smokers With Precancerous Oral Lesions Face Increased Cancer Risks

Although tobacco use is still one of the strongest risk factors associated with mouth...

Oral Bacteria and Fungi May Indicate Greater Tongue Cancer Risks

Squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue, also known as oral tongue cancer, is an...