The relationship between genes, environment and oral disease in childhood - a study of twins [ 2016 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Mihiri Silva (Principal investigator)

Brief description Half of Australia's children suffer tooth decay, placing them at risk of toothache, infection and hospitalisation, as well as a host of other problems like sleeping, eating and concentrating. Current preventive strategies are failing, due to an incomplete understanding of the causes of decay. This study of twins, who have been followed since pregnancy, will help to explain the role of genetics as well as other factors such as maternal and early childhood illness in dental disease.

Funding Amount $88,766.00

Funding Scheme Postgraduate Scholarships

Notes Medical/Dental Postgraduate Scholarship