High Impact Practices Student Showcase Spring 2024
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Unraveling Molar Wear Patterns of San Pedro Maya: Exploring Dietary Correlations and Oral Health
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Course Code
ANT
Course Number
4591
Faculty/Instructor
Dr. Sarah Freidline
Faculty/Instructor Email
sarah.freidline@ucf.edu
Abstract, Summary, or Creative Statement
This study investigates the oral health and dietary practices of the historical San Pedro Maya population in Belize. By analyzing the wear patterns on their molars, we gained insights into their past diet and oral health conditions. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the lifestyle and health of the San Pedro Maya in ancient times. This research illuminates the connections between diet and oral health among this indigenous group, offering valuable historical insights into their well-being and contributing to our understanding of ancient Maya civilization. We hope to add to what is known about the Maya of San Pedro and further research into this topic. We explored what is known about their diet and how it is evident in their observable oral health.
Keywords
Anthropology
Recommended Citation
Alvarez, Julie M. and Boutin, Emily, "Unraveling Molar Wear Patterns of San Pedro Maya: Exploring Dietary Correlations and Oral Health" (2024). High Impact Practices Student Showcase Spring 2024. 22.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hip-2024spring/22
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