University of Southern California spit test predicts cavities

February 21, 2005 

A simple saliva test can predict whether children will get cavities, how many cavities they will get and which teeth are most vulnerable. 
Developed by researchers at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, the test quantifies the genetic component of tooth decay, spotting the risk when something can be done about it. 
"When we apply this to young children, it allows us to predict what might be their future caries history—the number of cavities that they'll get by, say, their late 20s or early 30s," says researcher Paul Denny.
University of Southern California spit test predicts cavities February 21 , 2005 A simple saliva test can predict whether children will get cavities , how many cavities they will get and which teeth are most vulnerable . Developed by researchers at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles , the test quantifies the genetic component of tooth decay , spotting the risk when something can be done about it . " When we apply this to young children , it allows us to predict what might be their future caries history — the number of cavities that they 'll get by , say , their late 20s or early 30s , " says researcher Paul Denny .
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