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Chewing gum therapy in third molar surgery
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
The aim of this study was to determine how effective a chewing gum regime is in treating the common minor complaints of third molar surgery. The efficacy of a six-day chewing gum regimen in reducing pain, swelling and ...
Implementation of oral health policies in African countries: South Africa and Nigeria as case studies
(University of Western Cape, 2014)
This study has shown conclusively that the oral health policy processes has not achieved the desired goals in both South Africa and Nigeria, and that greater advocacy for oral health is required in both countries.
A comparative study of the Oral health Status of Cardiac and Non-Cardiac paediatric patients at Tygerberg Hospital
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
The aim of the study was to determine the oral and debntal health status of pediatric cardiac patients, 12 years of age and younger, and compare them with non-cardiac patients. A total of 150 children, 75 with known cardiac ...
Oral health of institutionalised children in a place of safety in Moshi, Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
The aim of the study was to analyze oral health status(dental caries, periodontal conditions, fluorosis and malocclusion) of institutionalised children at Amani and Mkombozi street children homes in Moshi town, Tanzania. ...
The soft-tissue profile preferences of a group of lay persons and professionals
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Although facial aesthetics has always been a part of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning, the criteria for facial evaluation have been somewhat arbitrary. They are often based on parameters from the field of art ...