Magister Chirurgiae Dentium - MChD (Oral Medicine and Periodontics)http://hdl.handle.net/11394/942024-03-28T23:22:27Z2024-03-28T23:22:27ZDesign of the oral medicine South Africa registry to facilitate surveillance of oral lesions and conditions in SA: Pilot results (2010-2022)Vedan, Theesan Anandahttp://hdl.handle.net/11394/106242024-01-25T06:33:27Z2023-01-01T00:00:00ZDesign of the oral medicine South Africa registry to facilitate surveillance of oral lesions and conditions in SA: Pilot results (2010-2022)
Vedan, Theesan Ananda
Aims: To establish the Oral Medicine database of South Africa (ORMSA). The database will be used to determine the range and frequency of diagnoses of oral medicine pathology in the Oral Medicine and Periodontology Department of the University of the Western Cape. Methods: This is a cross-sectional, retrospective analysis of patients presenting to the Tygerberg, Mitchells Plain and Groote Schuur Oral Medicine Clinic from 1 January 2010-1 January 2022. Data was obtained from collating histopathological reports and from a review of patient’s folders. A RedCAP® database was created to capture data and export data for further analysis on STATA 14 (StataCorp. 2015). Results: A total of 2021 patients and 2085 biopsy specimens were added to the database. The average age of patients was 42.8 years with a standard deviation of 19.7 (range: 1 month-89 years). Of these; 1087/2021 (53.7%) were women and 786/2021 (38.9%) were male (male: female ratio 1:1.38). The five most observed oral conditions were fibroepithelial hyperplasia 397/ 2085 (19%), squamous cell carcinoma 285/ 2085 (13.7%), pyogenic granulomas 199/ 2085 (9.5%), mucoceles 175/ 2085 (8.4%) and benign human papilloma virus induced lesions 120/ 2085 (12.2%). Conclusion: This study led to the creation of the REDCap®-based ORMSA database. We described the epidemiology of oral lesions in a setting with a relatively high patient volume The reported frequencies of the most prevalent diagnoses were similar to those found in studies from comparable populations, with minor variations. Further research could be conducted to determine risk factors associated with the diverse pathological diagnoses.
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2023-01-01T00:00:00ZPeri-implant health and disease: A Cross-sectional studyMahlangu, Sibongile Priscillahttp://hdl.handle.net/11394/106092024-01-23T00:01:14Z2023-01-01T00:00:00ZPeri-implant health and disease: A Cross-sectional study
Mahlangu, Sibongile Priscilla
Introduction: Preventive strategies that address peri-implant diseases can only be developed appropriately when there is thorough knowledge of the prevalence of disease based on standardized assessment protocols and case definitions Aims and objectives: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the prevalence of the peri-implant health and disease in patients who received implants during the period 2012-2018 in the Department Oral Medicine and Periodontics Clinic, University of the Western Cape. Methods: The information for the vectors of the Implant Disease Risk Assessment tool was obtained from the files of participants. A comprehensive periodontal examination was performed.
Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent)
2023-01-01T00:00:00ZKnowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Oral Health Care Workers towards Infection Control in Khartoum Dental Teaching Hospital, SudanElhassan, Duaa Kamalhttp://hdl.handle.net/11394/97952023-04-18T00:02:14Z2023-01-01T00:00:00ZKnowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Oral Health Care Workers towards Infection Control in Khartoum Dental Teaching Hospital, Sudan
Elhassan, Duaa Kamal
Background: Infection Control is a significant issue for health care systems and is a major public health concern. Dental practitioners are at high risk for cross infection. The present study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of oral health care workers toward infection control measures in Khartoum Dental Teaching Hospital.
Methodology: A descriptive, cross-sectional, hospital-based study was conducted among all oral health care workers in the clinics at Khartoum Dental Teaching Hospital. Data was obtained using a structured self-administered questionnaire and SPSS V 28 software for analysis.
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2023-01-01T00:00:00ZThe association of periodontal disease and metabolic control of type 1 adult patients with Diabetes at Tygerberg hospital, Cape TownSuliman, Ahmedhttp://hdl.handle.net/11394/95562023-06-06T00:01:40Z2022-01-01T00:00:00ZThe association of periodontal disease and metabolic control of type 1 adult patients with Diabetes at Tygerberg hospital, Cape Town
Suliman, Ahmed
Periodontal disease is chronic inflammation of the periodontium. The inflammation can
affect the gingival connective tissue or can progress, into the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone.
Periodontal disease is a co-morbidity of diabetes and affects diabetics with poor control and
suppressed immunity. This study compared the periodontal status of adults with Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) with
their diabetic metabolic control. This cross-sectional study was conducted in adult patients diagnosed with T1DM. PD was
assessed using the AAP as well as EFP 2017 classification. Periodontal parameters (bleeding index,
periodontal pocket depth and radiographical bone loss) were assessed and the periodontal health of
the diabetic patient was compared to their glycemic control.
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