MY CAPSTONE

PROJECT

Sanvir Sidhu
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1) What is my research question?

2) Why did I choose this question?

3) How does this question relate to my future career?

4) What strands did I use to answer my question?

5) Introduction to my topic

6) Show my findings and work

7) Results / conclusion

8) Fun Facts

9) Bibliography
 WHAT IS MY
RESEARCH QUESTION?
To what extent does smoking affect your
teeth/ oral health?
WHY DID I CHOOSE THIS QUESTION?
● Oral hygiene and dental care is a part of everyone's
routine

● Educate people about the benefits of having good oral

health

● Smoking is the single most important preventable cause

of lung cancer, accounting for 85% of all new cases of
lung cancer in Canada

● Smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease,

disability, and death in the United States
HOW DOES THIS QUESTION RELATE TO MY FUTURE
CAREER?
I am hoping to have a career in dentistry, as a dental hygienist or dentist.
WHAT STRANDS DID I USE TO ANSWER MY QUESTION?

RESEARCH STRAND SERVICE-ORIENTED

STRAND
● 1300 word paper ● PSA Website
with reputable ● PSA pamphlet
sources
ABOUT DENTISTRY
& Smoking
 INTRODUCTION
HOW DOES SMOKING AFFECT DENTISTRY?
People who smoke are at a higher risk of developing mouth
cancer (oral), gum problems, losing teeth, decay on the roots of
teeth, and complications after tooth removal, as well as after
gum and oral surgery. If you smoke tobacco or vape, it is
important to look after your oral health to prevent dental
problems and gum disease.
MY FINDINGS AND WORK

01
RESEARCH PAPER
02
INTERVIEWS
03
GOOGLE WEBSITE
Wrote a multi-paragraph Interviewed/wrote about a Made a PSA website to
paper about all the research I dentist and dental hygienist’s educate the public
found thoughts on this topic

04
PAMPHLET
05
POWER POINT
Made a informative pamphlet Made this powerpoint to
show my capstone to the
class
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RESEARCH PAPER
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RESEARCH PAPER
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RESEARCH PAPER
What is Oral Cancer?

- abnormal cell growth on the cheeks, gums, roof of the mouth, tongue,
or lips

- ulcers which do not heal within three weeks

- red and white patches in your mouth

- unusual lumps or swelling in your mouth or neck / chronic sore throat

or hoarseness

- major risk factors include alcohol and tobacco use

- a biopsy is needed to confirm diagnosis

- treatments include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy

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RESEARCH PAPER
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RESEARCH PAPER
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RESEARCH PAPER
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INTERVIEWS

THE DENTISTs
Interviewee #1 : Dentist - Dr. Avtar S. Virk

Interviewee #2 : Dental Hygienist - Manpreet Basra

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INTERVIEWS

QUESTIONS I ASKED THEM

● ask about how they know their patients smoke and how
their teeth show signs of smoking

● I know that smoking is not good for your teeth, but how
much can a person smoke until their teeth are
(permanently) damaged

● How can they take care of their teeth at home if they

smoke regularly
“receding or inflamed gums are two common
signs of smoking tobacco since the chemicals
in the cigarettes irritate your gums”
— DR. VIRK
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INTERVIEWS

“brushing and flossing every morning and night, as well

as using mouthwash more frequently, especially after
your smoke breaks” -Dr.Virk

INTERVIEW SUMMARY
“telltale signs include yellow teeth, plaque, receding
gums, and a lot more symptoms” -Manpreet Basra

“when nicotine mixes with your saliva, it creates yellow or

brown stains on your teeth” -Manpreet Basra
WHY ARE DENTAL PROFESSIONALS A GOOD SOURCE
TO INTERVIEW?

● Have knowledge and expertise

● Give you honest and straightforward answers

● Help others learn more about their oral health

● Show compassionate care and interest about the

topic
MY WEBSITE
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GOOGLE WEBSITE
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GOOGLE WEBSITE
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GOOGLE WEBSITE
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GOOGLE WEBSITE
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GOOGLE WEBSITE
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GOOGLE WEBSITE
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PAMPHLET
RESULTS
What I learned about this topic?
 CONCLUSIONS

CONCLUSION 1:
The effects of smoking on oral health are significant and wide-ranging

CONCLUSION 2:
In addition to the direct impact on oral health, smoking can also lead to a variety of systemic health problems
that can have an indirect impact on oral health

CONCLUSION 3:
To maintain good oral health, follow the basic oral hygiene routine and try to quit or reduce your smoking
habits
ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED

THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION

FDI WORLD DENTAL FEDERATION

CANADIAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION

FUN FACTS

● 4 in 5 people don’t know the symptoms of oral cancer.

● Teeth are the only part of the human body that can’t repair itself. They are coated in enamel,
which is not a living tissue.

● Tooth enamel is the toughest material of the entire body; even stronger than bone, iron, and it
ranks between steel and titanium, in comparison to tough materials.

● More than 300 different kinds of bacteria can live in your mouth at the same time.
FUN FACTS

● The cotton candy making machine that made widely consumed cotton candy possible was
co-invented by a dentist. Before it was cotton candy, the fluffy confection was called "fairy
floss."

● 90% of system diseases have oral manifestations.

● The most valuable tooth belonged to Sir Isaac Newton. In 1816, one of his teeth was sold in
London for $3,633.00, or in today's terms, $35,700.00. The tooth was set in a ring.
An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but it also makes
you 3 times more likely to develop dental decay.
BIBLIOGRAPHY

https://www.americanscientist.org/article/the-hardest-tissue#:~:text=The%20enamel%20covering%20of%20our,structure%20and%20comp
osition%20for%20decades.

https://www.fdiworlddental.org/tobacco-cessation

https://www.who.int/health-topics/oral-health#tab=tab_1

https://www.fraserhealth.ca/health-topics-a-to-z/children-and-youth/dental-health-for-children/smoking-vaping-and-oral-health#.ZAjRRS-95
QI

https://dentaquest.com/oral-health-resources/oral-health-library/general-oral-health/vaping/

https://www.americastoothfairy.org/news/4-ways-vaping-can-ruin-your-teens-smile

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/diseases/periodontal-gum-disease.html

https://www.wesleydentistry.com/what-does-smoking-do-to-your-teeth/

https://dentistry.co.uk/2018/05/14/smoking-versus-vaping-worse-teeth/
BIBLIOGRAPHY

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/21162-vaping

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/secondhand-smoke/health.html

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/sgr/50th-anniversary/pdfs/fs_smoking_youth_508.pdf

https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/why-do-people-still-smoke-cigarettes

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/quit-smoking-medications/why-quitting-smoking-is-hard/inde
x.html

https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/threats-to-dental-health/smokers-mouth-treating-reversing

https://dentistkansascityks.com/vaping-vs-smoking/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2822330/
THANKS!
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