Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Genetic testing considerations for oral medicine.

Thomas C Hart1, Robert E Ferrell

  • 1Department of Oral Biology and Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine, 614 Salk Hall, 3501 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15090, USA. hart@sdmgenetics.pitt.edu

Journal of Dental Education
|November 27, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Genetic information is transforming healthcare, offering early disease diagnosis and prevention. Dental professionals must understand genetic testing

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The value of education, training and experience to improve the accuracy of identification: a commentary on 'Inter- and intra-observer variation in phytolith morphometry'.

Annals of botany·2024
Same author

Emergence of corpse cremation during the Pre-Pottery Neolithic of the Southern Levant: A multidisciplinary study of a pyre-pit burial.

PloS one·2020
Same author

DNA "fingerprinting" and the genetic management of a captive chimpanzee population (Pan troglodytes).

American journal of primatology·2020
Same author

Circulating Interleukin-6 concentration covaries inversely with self-reported sleep duration as a function of polymorphic variation in the glucocorticoid receptor.

Brain, behavior, and immunity·2019
Same author

Genetic association and differential expression of PITX2 with acute appendicitis.

Human genetics·2018
Same author

Gingival Epithelial Cell Expression of Macrophage Inflammatory Protein-1α Induced by Interleukin-1β and Lipopolysaccharide.

Journal of periodontology·2018

Area of Science:

  • Genetics and Genomics
  • Oral Medicine
  • Healthcare Policy

Background:

  • Advances in genetic information are revolutionizing healthcare, enabling a deeper understanding of disease.
  • Genetic testing holds promise for early diagnosis and preventative interventions.
  • The integration of genetic information is poised to significantly impact dental practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To overview key issues surrounding genetic testing in oral medicine.
  • To inform dental providers, policymakers, and consumers about genetic testing implications.
  • To promote responsible incorporation of genetic technologies in dentistry.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of current research on genetic testing in oral medicine.
  • Analysis of the potential impact of genetic information on dental diagnosis and treatment.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Discussion of ethical and practical considerations for genetic testing in dentistry.

    • Main Results:

    • Genetic testing offers potential for improved understanding of oral disease etiology.
    • Early and pre-symptomatic diagnosis of oral conditions may become more feasible.
    • The expansion of genetic testing necessitates awareness of its benefits and limitations.

    Conclusions:

    • Dental care providers must be educated on the evolving landscape of genetic testing.
    • Responsible implementation of genetic technologies is crucial for advancing oral medicine.
    • Balancing expectations with the scientific validity of genetic tests is essential.