Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	98523
Country	Japan

Category	Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Facial aesthetics is shaped not only by genetic predispositions but also by the cultural norms and values
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Takahiko Nagamine
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Takahiko Nagamine, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Psychiatric Internal Medicine, Sunlight Brain Research Center, 4-13-18 Jiyugaoka, Hofu 7470066, Yamaguchi, Japan. anagamine@yahoo.co.jp
Key Words	Orthodontics; Mask; Genetics; Culture; Average face
Core Tip	It is important to note that orofacial esthetics are subjective and often lead to discrepancies between patients and medical professionals. During the ongoing pandemic, the increased prevalence of mask-wearing has reduced our ability to evaluate facial attractiveness. The face that many people consider beautiful is the average face with genetic characteristics common to that group. As cultural transitions occur at a faster rate than genetic variation, changes in facial attractiveness are also influenced by cultural differences. It is possible that we are entering an era in which the average face that defines what is beautiful is determined by the internet.
Citation	Nagamine T. Facial aesthetics is shaped not only by genetic predispositions but also by the cultural norms and values. World J Clin Cases 2024; In press

Received	2024-06-28 03:18
Peer-Review Started	2024-06-28 03:18
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2024-08-23 01:02
Revised	2024-08-23 07:15
Second Decision	2024-09-03 02:45
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2024-09-03 11:00
Articles in Press	2024-09-03 11:00
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Typeset the Manuscript	2024-09-05 09:48

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