Genomic Predictors of Caries Experience and Erosive Tooth Wear Affection.

Abstract

The field of genomics was launched when the mapping of DNA in humans and other species was accomplished. A new area began for the integrated study of all the genes in an organism, and in the case of humans, the understanding of the results of related biomedical interventions that can be tailored to benefit a particular individual. The market for direct-to-consumer genetic testing is growing, and the opportunity exists to add genetic variation relevant to oral health in general, and to dental caries and erosive tooth wear in particular, to these panels of variants that aim to inform the public regarding their own health risks.