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What genetic factors and environmental factors are associated with dental caries?

Jane Atkinson kudos icon + Jane Atkinson

Dental caries affects 90% of US adults and is more severe in underserved populations. Caries is caused by a complex biofilm and severity is influenced by dietary intake of sugars. Recent studies have identified caries-susceptibility alleles, some of which may be modified by fluoride use. However, more studies are needed in diverse populations. Understanding genetic factors influencing dental caries may improve caries prevention and treatment.

The remaining questions allow you to outline in more detail the information needed to address your research question. The series of questions allow up to five entries. If you have more than five entries, please try to prioritize them and enter the remainder in the final field. When done, click Submit at the bottom. No

If you did not find your Data Item #1 in the dropdown selection above, please enter it here. Diseased, Missing, Filled Surface Score (DMFS)

Are there specifications that apply to the method by which Data Item #1 will be obtained, e.g., is the measurement taken once a year, every month, or some other variation? If you do not find your specification in the dropdown, you may enter it in the textbox below. Every two years

Data Item #2

Method #2 Survey

Specification #2 Every two years

Data Item #3 Diet

Method #3 Survey

Specification #3 Every two years

Data Item #4

Method #4 Survey

Specification #4 Every two years

Data Item #5

Method #5 Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Specification #5 Every two years

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