Course:VANT149/2023/Capstone/Science/Team15

Title: Assessing the Visual Impact of Popular Beverages on Dental Health: A Comparative Study on Teeth Discoloration

Abstract:

In contemporary society, there has been a steady increase in the long-term consumption of beverages, yet limited awareness exists regarding their potential detrimental effects. This experimental study aims to investigate the discoloration potential of three popular beverages on teeth, with a focus on enhancing awareness of associated risks. Small rocks, closely resembling teeth in composition and color, were chosen as substitutes and submerged in three distinct beverages (cola, tea, and coffee) for a period of 10 days. Photographic documentation of the rock samples was conducted on the fifth and tenth days and compared with the initial photographs. The results revealed that tea exhibited a significantly greater impact on teeth discoloration compared to the other two beverages, with cola showing the slowest rate of discoloration. By presenting visual evidence, this experiment seeks to illustrate the detrimental effects of regular beverage consumption on dental health, aiming to promote understanding and enable individuals to regulate their daily beverage intake effectively.

Biographies

Yuheng QI:He is a Vantage student at the University of British Columbia and will enter chemistry in his second year. He is interested in all kinds of chemical experiments and enjoys studying the interactions between various objects. In this experiment, his job is to design and monitor the experimental procedure as well as to interpret the experimental phenomena.

Ziqi Song: Ziqi Song is a vantage collage student at UBC. She is interested in statistics, especially in summarizing and finding patterns when facing many changes in data. In this experiment, her job is to compare different color blocks and summarize the color change pattern.

Kangju Sun studies in vantage college, planning study mathematics major. He is not only interested in learning mathematics, but he also has a rich life after school. He often plays basketball at school. He is also interested in tea culture. Drinking tea is a very pleasant thing for him.

Kai Chen is a Vantage student at the University of British Columbia, planning to pursue a degree in Mathematical Science. With a passion for numbers and data analysis, he is particularly interested in utilizing mathematical models and statistical techniques to analyze stocks and make informed investment decisions.