Advances in gene therapy relevant to dentistry since 1995 have been noteworthy, according to the report's lead author Bruce J. Baum, D.M.D., Ph.D. "They include such areas as treatment for head and neck cancers, repair of bony defects caused by periodontal disease, trauma or surgery, and therapy for salivary gland dysfunction," he said.
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