MSX1 sequence variants have been known to cause human tooth agenesis (TA) with or without orofacial clefts. However, their roles during the whole processes of tooth development are not fully understood. This study aimed to characterize a 4-membered family with TA carrying a novel MSX1 pathogenic variant and investigate the disease mechanism.
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal (MS) disorders in practicing German dentists and identify risk factors for pain chronification.
It has been more than 4 years since the American Dental Association recognized orofacial pain (OFP) as a specialty in dentistry1; however, OFP remains an enigmatic or unfamiliar specialty to many dentists and other health care providers. OFP is considered pain “perceived in the face and/or the oral cavity. It may be caused by diseases …
As the chair of the American Dental Association (ADA) Presidential Task Force on Sugar, Nutrition, and Diet, I want to commend Dr. Tim Wright and The Journal of the American Dental Association for showcasing this important and timely topic. The April JADA editorial titled “Diet, Dentistry, and Health: Moving Toward Personalized Nutrition” (Wright JT. JADA. …
Thank you for your thoughtful response to my editorial “Diet, Dentistry, and Health: Moving Toward Personalized Nutrition” that appeared in the April 2024 issue of JADA. The revised policies on diet and nutrition passed by the American Dental Association (ADA) House of Delegates shows the ADA’s continued commitment to prevention and improving health outcomes. The …
