Role of Genetics in Oral Health

Genes represent hereditary blueprints of humans. Genetics plays a key role in the etiology of many body disorders. Appropriate knowledge regarding genetic diseases leads to a better understanding of the genetic basis of disorders thus facilitating early detection in high risk subjects. With advancements in molecular biology over the years, the scope of genetics has been expanded to the dental profession as well. This aims covers current applications of human genetics in the etiopathogenesis of various disorders affecting the oral cavity along with preventive and treatment measures for such genetic disorders.

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Dr. Charu Khurana is working as an Associate Professor at SGT Dental College, Hospital and Research Institute, Gurugram, Haryana, India. She did her masters in the domain of Public Health Dentistry. She has an experience of more than 6 years in teaching both dental undergraduate and postgraduate students.