Proposal


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Research Topic: I will be researching the relationship between oral health and overall health in the human body. To do this, I will explore the cortrelation between diseases, and their manifestation in the mouth.

Essential Question: How does the degree of oral care practiced effect the rest of the human body?

Prior Experience: Yes, this summer I completed 30 hours of internship and observation at a pediatric dentist’s office. Here I observed the dentist, dental assistant, and hygientist as they cared for patients.

Research Benefits: People will benefit from this reasearch because it will show that that proper oral care will help them to avoid many diseases and health problems.

Potential Sources: I will use the sources and databases on the library website to find research. The dentist I worked with, Dr. Stephen Cohen, will also be able to help me with any questions. I can contact him by email, phone, or by visiting him in person. I hope to learn how he has seen the relationship between bad oral health and the diseases it causes in his patients. Librarian, Dr. Valenza, will also be a good person to contact in order to find information. I can contact her by email or by visiting her in the school library. I hope that she will help me to find good sources and information about my topic.