Dental Caries Case Study Answers
Dental Caries
1.1 – Describe a problem biologists are trying to solve
Dental caries (tooth decay) is the destruction of the outer surface of a tooth. Decay results from the action of numerous bacteria, including Streptococcus mutans, which inhabit plaque, formed by colonies of bacteria. The plaque sticks to tooth enamel and metabolizes carbohydrates from food to produce lactic acid. The lactic acid, if left in contact with the teeth for a sustained period of time, causes the demineralization of the teeth. Over time, the reduction of the mineral content in the teeth may lead to the formation of a cavity.
Tooth decay is one of the most widespread health problems in the UK. It is estimated that 31% of adults in the UK have tooth decay. Tooth …show more content…
Fluoridation can also be
“Under Article 35 of the European Charter of Fundamental Rights, the right to health care includes the right to refuse health care, for whatever reason. It establishes the individual’s right to receive particular drugs or treatments – or to prevent them from having such treatment against their wishes”
Fluoridation may be deemed to have infringed this fundamental right. If the government were to implement the delivery of fluoridating water in those areas of the country whereby levels are not water supplies are not naturally fluoridated, not all those within that area would have been able to make the decision as to whether or not their water supplies contained fluoroscilates. One of the ethical frameworks is determining between right and duties. Although health professionals have to duty to reduce the incidence of dental caries, people may argue they do not have the right to mass medicate. Water fluoridation therefore is deemed by many to be a case of mass medication has massive ethical implications for all
1.1 – Describe a problem biologists are trying to solve
Dental caries (tooth decay) is the destruction of the outer surface of a tooth. Decay results from the action of numerous bacteria, including Streptococcus mutans, which inhabit plaque, formed by colonies of bacteria. The plaque sticks to tooth enamel and metabolizes carbohydrates from food to produce lactic acid. The lactic acid, if left in contact with the teeth for a sustained period of time, causes the demineralization of the teeth. Over time, the reduction of the mineral content in the teeth may lead to the formation of a cavity.
Tooth decay is one of the most widespread health problems in the UK. It is estimated that 31% of adults in the UK have tooth decay. Tooth …show more content…
Fluoridation can also be
“Under Article 35 of the European Charter of Fundamental Rights, the right to health care includes the right to refuse health care, for whatever reason. It establishes the individual’s right to receive particular drugs or treatments – or to prevent them from having such treatment against their wishes”
Fluoridation may be deemed to have infringed this fundamental right. If the government were to implement the delivery of fluoridating water in those areas of the country whereby levels are not water supplies are not naturally fluoridated, not all those within that area would have been able to make the decision as to whether or not their water supplies contained fluoroscilates. One of the ethical frameworks is determining between right and duties. Although health professionals have to duty to reduce the incidence of dental caries, people may argue they do not have the right to mass medicate. Water fluoridation therefore is deemed by many to be a case of mass medication has massive ethical implications for all