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# Care Provision ## Research **Title:** Genetic variations associated with red hair color and fear of dental pain, anxiety regarding dental care and avoidance of dental care **Authors:** Catherine J. Binkley, DDS, MSPH, PhD; Abbie Beacham; William Neace, PhD; Ronald G. Gregg, PhD; Edwin L. Lee, M...

# Care Provision ## Research **Title:** Genetic variations associated with red hair color and fear of dental pain, anxiety regarding dental care and avoidance of dental care **Authors:** Catherine J. Binkley, DDS, MSPH, PhD; Abbie Beacham; William Neace, PhD; Ronald G. Gregg, PhD; Edwin L. Lee, MD; Daniel I. Sessler, MD **Published in:** JADA, 2019, 148(7), pp. 960-965 **Background:** The relationship among pain during dental procedures, dental-related anxiety, and avoidance of dental care is complex. Although some patients find dental treatment merely troublesome, others find it intolerable. --- # Relevance of Genetics in Dentistry - **Professional Development** - **Care Provision** - **Legal, Ethical & Social** - Privacy of genetic information - Affordability & Access = Fairness? - Social + Emotional support for patients & carers - Genetic counselling = risk to unborn child --- **Institution:** Eastman Dental Hospital Education Centre **LSBU (London South Bank University)**