Contribution of genomes towards changing dentistry – time for dentists to change Dr. Singh Aishwarya*,1, Dr. Tiwari Vidhatri**, Dr. Tiwari Utkarsh**, Dr. Dubey Ashutosh**, Dr. Tiwari Gunjan**, Dr. Kale Saurabh** *Senior Lecturer, Department Of Public Health Dentistry, People‘s College of Dental Sciences & research Centre **People‘s University, People‘s Dental Academy, People‘s University, Bhopal, India 1Address for Correspondence: Dr. Aishwarya Singh, Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, People’s College Of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, People’s University Campus, Bhanpur, Bhopal - 462037, M.P., India. Email: aishley7@gmail.com
Online published on 22 April, 2015. Abstract Genomes are mirrors of life. They contain information needed to construct and uphold an organism. Human gene mapping and the Human Genome Project is a key step in the development of an assortment of health care, including dentistry. Transformation of basic science discoveries to oral health care at the chair side through clinical research has been made possible by the human genome project. Adequate attention is required in education and training of the oral health care professionals about new discoveries, their clinical implications in improving standards of oral health care. Genetic tests administered utilizing genomic knowledge can reveal etiology of complex oral diseases like cancer. Genomes of bacterial species’ that live within biofilms on tooth surfaces, dentures, restorations and dental implant surfaces and beyond have now been identified. The genomic databases will act as new foundation for individualized drug discovery and innovations for targeted drug delivery. These advancements in genetic research will allow us to one day successfully grow teeth, foist salivary gland tissues and conduct genetic therapies and councelling to reduce complex oral diseases. This review is aimed to summarize use of genomes in dentistry and its implications in future of dentistry. Top Keywords Cancer, Dentistry, Genome, Human Genome Project, Periodontal Disease. Top |