Differentiating Gender and Sex in Dental Research: A Narrative Review

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Some examples that underline the difference between sex and gender. Sex is associated with biological attributes, such as sex-determining genes, the reproductive apparatus, morphology of gametes (sperm, ovum), and reproductive physiology. Gender refers to socio-cultural factors, such as activities, professions, or roles associated with a particular gender in a certain society or social context, colors, clothing, and hairstyles.