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J Am Dent Assoc, Vol 125, No 10, 1345-1351.
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Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 125, Issue 10, 1345-1351
Copyright © 1994 by American Dental Association

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Nature vs. nurture in dental caries



ID Mandel
Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York 10032.

Why are some people more resistant to dental caries than others? Certainly diet plays a part, but are there hereditary factors that affect caries development? This report explores genetic components that appear related to caries resistance and susceptibility.




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