Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
Department
Allied Health
Document Type
Thesis
Abstract
Recent studies from the U.S. National Library of Medicine have shown that vitamin D deficiency is rapidly increasing among the adult population. Vitamin D deficiency has many effects on the body, such as bone pain and muscle weakness. A strong correlation has been noticed in humans with vitamin D deficiency and decreased exposure to natural sunlight, which is vital to absorb the vitamin D they have ingested. Those suffering from milk allergies or are following a strict vegan diet may also have some implication of a vitamin D deficiency. Recent studies (Hujoel, 2012) have also shown that there is a correlation between vitamin D and dental caries. This project will explore the correlation between vitamin D deficiency and caries and will research if dental and dental hygiene students are being informed about this rising issue regarding the link between caries and vitamin D.
Disciplines
Dental Public Health and Education | Dentistry
Recommended Citation
Brown, Sara, "The Importance of Educating Dental and Dental Hygiene Students on the Correlation between Vitamin D Deficiency and Dental Caries" (2015). Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects. Paper 542.
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/stu_hon_theses/542