Dental-Related Research Topics????

[webdog54]

So for my biology senior seminar class we have to pick a bio related topic to give a 15 minute presentation on. I really want to do something dental-related, but it has to be pretty in-depth into some bio concepts, and not just about the profession or something. It's pretty open as to what it can be though. I'm having trouble thinking of a good topic, would anyone happen to have any ideas for an interesting topic I could do?? Any help would be MUCH appreciated! I want my topic to interest me and something dental related would be great. Thanks for any help..

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[playa2652]

Maybe something with biofilms? Biofilms are also known as the plaque on your teeth. Too bad you couldn't use more professional stuff.

 

[1992Corolla]

The only course we really take in dental school is microbiology, so something related to that would be ideal.

*Biofilms
*The connection of plaque/calculus/caries to systemic disease
-look up c-reactive protein (CRP)
-endocarditis
-antibiotic prophylaxis (American Heart Association)
*The process of going from a healthy tooth --> accumulation of the pellicle --> accumulation of bacteria + food --> acid --> caries (It is really complicated and there is tons of material on the subject)