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The reliability and validity of the facial anthropological device
(2010)
It is generally agreed that the most troublesome procedure during the fabrication of
complete dentures is the measurement of the Vertical Dimension at rest.
The aim of this study was to test the reliability and validity ...
Oral health status among children with special needs in Khartoum State, Sudan
(University of Western Cape, 2012)
Introduction: Children with disabilities and other special needs present unique
challenges for oral health professionals in the planning and execution of dental
treatment. The oral health of children with special health ...
Job satisfaction of dental staff in the public sector in the Northern Cape
(2013)
‘A satisfied worker is a happy worker’, this statement by Robbins (1998), sums up
the importance of job satisfaction. Locke (1976), defined job satisfaction as the
‘positive emotional state resulting from the appraisal ...
Oral cancer knowledge, attitudes and practices among dentists in Khartoum State, Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
The aim of the present study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and
practice of dentists related to oral cancer prevention and early detection in public
dental clinics in Khartoum State, Sudan
The prevalence and impact of oral lesions on the quality of life in persons with epidermolysis bullosa
(2010)
Introduction:Hereditary Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of rare mechanobullous dermatological disorders in which blisters develop following gene mutations. These genes encode structural proteins that anchor the ...
Epidemiology of oral cancer in South Africa 1996-2002
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Oral cancer is characterised by marked geographical differences in frequency and site preference as reported by various studies. In South Africa, a few studies have been reported on the patterns and aetiology of oral cancer, ...
Oral HIV knowledge and practices of primary health care nurses in the uMgungundlovu Health District, KwaZulu-Natal
(2011)
Aim The aim of the study was to determine the oral health knowledge,management and referral patterns of patients with oral manifestations of HIV by Primary Health Care Nurses.Background Nurses working in Primary Health ...
Comparison of a piezoelectric and a standard surgical handpeice in third molar surgery
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
To compare the use of a piezoelectric with a standard surgical handpiece in third molar surgery. Thirty patients requiring removal of third molars were included in the study. Panoramic radiographs were used to assess the ...
Perception of occlusal appearance among schoolchildren in Limpopo Province
(University of Western Cape, 2011)
The aim of this study is to determine the perceptions of different occlusal appearance observed by schoolchildren aged 13 -16yrs in the Capricorn District of Limpopo Province in South Africa. The study determined ...
The design, implementation and evaluation of a management information system for public dental services
(2013)
In order to manage public dental services, information is required about what
work is being performed by the staff at the various clinics. Tally sheets have been used in the past to record treatment procedures but this ...