Browsing Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent) (Community Oral Health) by Issue Date
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Community drinking water fluoridation in the Southern Cape and Karoo Region: a feasibility study
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)The prevalence of dental decay is high among lower socio-economic groups in the Southern Cape and Karoo region. 70 - 80% of State employed dentists' time in this region is spent on attempting to reduce the pain and sepsis ... -
The mothers experience of their infants teething at three different settings in Uganda and South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Teething, a common subject of discussion among nursing mothers has been held responsible for a variety of childhood ailments by both health professionals and parents. It appears to be a social construct coined by society ... -
Risk factors associated with early childhood caries: an epidemiological survey in Mariental, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a public health problem both in developing and developed countries. Its widespread prevalence among children makes it ideal for assessing the risk factors and identifying specific strategies ... -
Oral HIV knowledge of nursing staff at ARV clinics in the Johannesburg Metro District
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Introduction: South Africa has an estimated HIV prevalence rate of 29.5%, in Gauteng province, the prevalence rate in women attending ante-natal clinic is 28.7% and in the Johannesburg Metro District, the prevalence rate ... -
Patient satisfaction with health services in a rural district hospital
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)BACKGROUND: The concept of consumer satisfaction is gaining momentum across all business sectors worldwide. In keeping with this trend, health care systems are now also being reviewed to assess patient satisfaction with ... -
Evaluation of resin-based fissure sealants placed under field conditions
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)BACKGROUND: The application of dental sealants is a recommended procedure to prevent and control dental caries. However, despite strong evidence for the safety and effectiveness of dental sealants, their use still remains ... -
Dental fluorosis and parental knowledge of risk factors for dental fluorosis
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Introduction: Dental fluorosis is a developmental disturbance of enamel that results from ingestion of high amounts of fluoride during tooth mineralization. Drinking water remains the main source of fluoride. Other sources ... -
Compliance of public dental clinics in the Umgungundlovu district with norms and standards in the Primary Health Care Package for South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)BACKGROUND: The majority of South African citizens are dependent on the State Health Care system for their wellbeing. Dental services are part of this system. The first line of intervention for oral disease is the primary ... -
Knowledge, attitude & practice of non-dental health care providers in relation to the oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS in Butha-Buthe district, Lesotho
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)BACKGROUND: The scourge of HIV and AIDS on the people of Lesotho is a huge public health problem faced by the country’s Ministry of Health and in 2005 the national adult HIV prevalence rate was 23% (WHO, 2009). It is ... -
Dental fluorosis and parental knowledge of risk factors for dental fluorosis
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Introduction: Dental fluorosis is a developmental disturbance of enamel that results from ingestion of high amounts of fluoride during tooth mineralization. Drinking water remains the main source of fluoride. Other sources ... -
Evaluation of the use of the oral health section of the road to health chart (RtHC)
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Dental caries in preschool children remains a major dental public health problem as it affects a significant number of preschool children in both developed and developing countries. Dental caries is a multifactorial disease ... -
Dental fraud in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Healthcare fraud wastes money that could be spent in the treatment of patients. The exact amount of healthcare fraud is very difficult to determine, especially in a two-tier healthcare system like South Africa. The amount ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of PHC nurses with regard to oral HIV in Bisho district in Eastern Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Primary Health Care Nurses play an important role in HIV care. HIV related oral manifestations have been present since the beginning of AIDS pandemic (Shiboski et al, 2009). There are studies that have shown 60 -70% of the ... -
Maxillary Canine Ectopia and other Developmental Anomalies on Mixed Dentition Panoramic Radiographs at the Tygerberg Oral Health Centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The aim of this study was to establish whether there is any association between developing maxillary canine ectopia and various other dental anomalies using panoramic radiographs in the mixed dentition stage of development. -
Diabetic status of patients presenting for dental treatment
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The prevalence of Diabetes mellitus (a non-communicable disease) is increasing worldwide. In 2008, it was declared one of the major non-communicable diseases in South Africa, affecting 4.6% of the population (cited in ... -
Sensitivity to sweet and bitter taste in mother/child pairs and its influence on their caries status
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Introduction: Dental caries has one the highest incidences in children and the host’s diet may be a major factor in determining susceptibility to the disease. A proposed tool to screen and identify high risk individuals ... -
Awareness and knowledge of oral cancer among dental patients visiting Khartoum dental teaching hospital
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: Oral cancer is a major global healthcare problem. Its prevalence is increasing, and late-stage presentation is common. More than 500,000 patients are estimated to have oral cancer worldwide. Oral cavity ... -
Sensitivity to sweet and bitter taste in mother/child pairs and its influence on their caries status
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Introduction: Dental caries has one the highest incidences in children and the host’s diet may be a major factor in determining susceptibility to the disease. A proposed tool to screen and identify high risk individuals ... -
Self-assessment of oral health status, behaviours and oral health risk factors among adolescents from urban and peri-urban public schools in Maputo City
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)A good oral health self-perception can contribute to improved knowledge of oral health self-care and practice as well as increase the proper use of dental care services. This study evaluated how adolescents from urban ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices towards preventive dentistry amongst dental clinicians in Gauteng Department of Health
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The Gauteng province is divided into 5 districts each of which have a public based oral health programme. Each district provides oral health treatments such as dental extractions with treatment of pain and sepsis, preventive ...
