Lauren Winter on Dental Genetics

Host Kira Dineen interviews guest Lauren Winter, who is a Research Assistant involved in the COHRA/COHRA2 Smile Projects at the Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics. On This Episode We Discuss…. Role of Genetics in Oral Health Potential Uses of Genetic Testing in Dentistry Factors Contributing to Oral Health Disparities in Appalachia Data Collecting and Analysis of Human Genetics, Oral Microbiome, Oral pH etc. Participant Requirements and Advantages to a Longitudinal Approach Relationships Between Genetic Factors, Dental Caries/Cavities and BMI Potential Ways for Dentistry and Genetics to Merge Learn more about the Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics on Facebook and Twitter @CCDGPitt. Follow Lauren on Twitter @larengela Stay updated with the show on social media... Twitter and Instagram @addent_inc Facebook @AdvancingDentistry Search "AdDent" on LinkedIn Be sure to check out all our dental instruments and use code “ADPOD15” for 15% off in our store at addent.com. This was a crossover episode with Kira Dineen’s other podcast, “DNA Today”. Search in your podcast player or go directly to DNApodcast.com to stream over 100 episodes about genetics. Questions, comments or inquires about this episode or the podcast in general? Email us at [e-mail].