1. ISM Mid-Term Presentation The Effects of Methamphetamine on Tooth Health Nicholas Tipton ISM Medical/Healthcare Spring Semester 2014 Period 7 Mrs. Click

2. Mentorship Description Mentor: Dr. Michael Moore DDS Graduated from UT Dental School Practices with two other Dentists Uses general dentistry procedures such as root canals, fillings, crowns, as well as extractions and denture work Mentorship Site: Aesthetic and Comprehensive Dentistry of Clear Lake Career/Specialty of Study: General Dentistry

3. http://www.pharmacology2000.com/Autonomics/Adrenergics1/me th-m1.jpg http://www.alltreatment.com/uploads/meth_mouth_2.jpg

4. Project Topic – Effect of Meth on the Teeth Researching both the short term and long term effects of prolonged meth usage Using both case study's and personal narratives of meth users as primary information sources. Noticing any trends and similarities between various cases. Using X-Rays and patient’s documentation to document the changes of the teeth, and dental procedures that could be directly linked to meth usage and the harm that it causes to teth.

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6. Final Product The final product that I plan on completing will be a filled mold that I will make myself of both the teeth of a healthy individual as well as a filled mold of someone that has been using meth for a prolonged time period. By creating two molds, it will be evident the effects that meth may have on teeth health, and will be able to outline the dramatic changes that teeth typically succumb to. In addition, I plan on creating a poster board with pictures of x-rays, bite wing, pictures of molds, and pictures of patients teeth that show the effects of meth usage.

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8. Conclusion While many are aware of and often are somewhat educated on the drug meth, the effects on the teeth are many times overlooked Commonly referred to within the dental community as “meth- mouth”, the changes in the mouth are dramatic in that they completely destroy healthy teeth. My aim of this project is to provide information about the ill effects of meth usage in hopes to provide a basis of negative connotations to its usage.

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10. Relevant Information Meth Mouth is characterized by the tooth decay or disintegration of the space between the crown and root of the teeth that are located on the sides of the mouth. Attributes to the mouth’s lack of saliva that contributes to the tooth decay that is common in meth user’s mouth. The only saliva found in the user’s mouth is a high protein saliva that may also contribute to the tooth decay. User’s have high desires for sugary food and sugary drinks in order to compensate for the lack of saliva during binges which accelerate the process of tooth decay. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/750195_2

11. Thank You I would like to thank the following people for aiding me in learning about this career field: Dr. Michael Moore DDS Dr. Michael Anton DDS Dr. Magi Crofcheck DDS, PA Mrs. Click