Bioinformatics and Dentistry
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2010-06-08
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Chiang Mai Dental Journal
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Bioinformatics was established more than 40 years ago since the sequencing of the first protein by Margaret Dayhoff in 1965. Subsequently, many tools and technologies have been discovered to support Bioinformatics, and resulting in much scientific research in diverse fields such as microbiological, biomolecular and advanced medical explorations. Reciprocally, research efforts in these disciplines result in enhancing bioinformatics tools and techniques. Currently, bioinformatics has only had a superficial effect on dental research. Although many dental researchers undertake molecular research, they did not fully utilize bioinformatics. The aims of this paper is to outline how Bioinformatics can be utilized in many areas of dental research such as oral medicine, oral microbiology and oral cancer, to aid in the development of diagnostic methods, treatment planning, and potential preventive techniques.Key Words: Bioinformatics, Dentistry, Oral biology, Genomics, Proteomics
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Chiang Mai Dental Journal; Vol.29 No.2 2008; 7-14