Genome-wide association Scan of dental caries in the permanent dentition

• Main Authors: Wang Xiaojing (Author), Shaffer John R (Author), Zeng Zhen (Author), Begum Ferdouse (Author), Vieira Alexandre R (Author), Noel Jacqueline (Author), Anjomshoaa Ida (Author), Cuenco Karen T (Author), Lee Myoung-Keun (Author), Beck James (Author), Boerwinkle Eric (Author), Cornelis Marilyn C (Author), Hu Frank B (Author), Crosslin David R (Author), Laurie Cathy C (Author), Nelson Sarah C (Author), Doheny Kimberly F (Author), Pugh Elizabeth W (Author), Polk Deborah E (Author), Weyant Robert J (Author), Crout Richard (Author), McNeil Daniel W (Author), Weeks Daniel E (Author), Feingold Eleanor (Author), Marazita Mary L (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Over 90% of adults aged 20 years or older with permanent teeth have suffered from dental caries leading to pain, infection, or even tooth loss. Although caries prevalence has decreased over the past decade, there are still about 23%...