Authors : Dr. Shreya B. S.; Dr. Ashwini S. Colaco; Dr. Sanoojas A. P.; Dr. Sharanya V. Rao

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 4 - April

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26apr1794

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Abstract : Development of teeth and oral structure is intricately regulated by genes. Any disruption or alteration in gene regulation can cause wide range of dental anomalies and developmental disorders affecting teeth and oral cavities. With the rapid advancements in the field of genetics, there has been significant increase in the genomic and proteomic data related to tooth development and diseases. Bioinformatics, as an emerging interdisciplinary field, offers powerful tools for integration, management and analysis of large scale biologic data. It has already transformed research in many areas of healthcare and holds significant potential for advancing dental research by leveraging bioinformatics approaches. Researchers can better understand genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying oral diseases, identify novel biomarkers and contribute to development of targeted diagnosis and therapeutics in dentistry. This articles helps to understand tools of bioinformatics and its role in dentistry.

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