Browsing Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent) (Community Oral Health) by Issue Date
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Dental caries clinical and experimental investigations
(University of Pretoria, 1947)pental caries is the most prevalent of all diseases among civilized peo_ple. ~_n_ol middl~~-~o=~ay with ~full c<?_P.plement of !fu.rty-t~~.J>§rfectly healthy tee!h. From various statistics obtained ffo·m- practically ... -
Mondbiologie
(University of the Western Cape, 1980)Mondbiologie as onafhanklike vak in die Republiek van Suid-Afrika het die eerste babatreë geneem op 'n senaatsvergadering van die Universiteit van Stellenbosch op 26 Maart 1971 toe die instelling van 'n Departement ... -
Dental health status of preschool children
(University of the Western Cape, 1985)In the past the dental health of children has been largely neglected, and not much attempt has been made to involve parents on the importance of caring for their children's teeth. With the result, dental problems begin in ... -
Die doeltreffendheid as kariesvoorkomingsmaatreel van in 0,2% en in 0,05% neutrale natriumfluoried-mondspoelmiddel
(University of the Western Cape, 1985)The study was carried out to 1) determine the effectiveness of the caries inhibiting effect of a weekly mouthrinsing programme in South African schools over a three year period and 2) compare neutral solutions of 0,2 per ... -
Understanding and predicting preventive health behaviour in mothers of preschool children
(University of the Western Cape, 1986)This study was undertaken to examine the preventive dental and medical attendance behaviour of mothers of young children. The 'Theory of Reasoned Action' used to predict intention to visit the dentist and the doctor, ... -
"An investigation of the oral health of a selected group of preschool children in the Western Cape"
(University of the Western Cape, 1987)The dental clinic of the University of the Western Cape provides oral health care for many preschool children. The clinical observation was that these children presented with rampant dental caries. A recent report compi1ed ... -
The oral health status of Xhosa speaking adults in Crossroads
(University of the Western Cape, 1989)There is an absence of both dental services and systematic planning to meet the oral health needs of the Black* population ~f greater Cape Town. Little epidemiological data exists upon which such planning can be based. ... -
Evaluation of two radiographic scoring systems used to monitor caries progression in deciduous teeth
(University of the Western Cape, 1989)The investigation was designed to evaluate the scoring systems of pitts (1984), and that of Murray and Majid(1978), when used to monitor caries progression in deciduous teeth. The evaluation.was based on the reproducibility ... -
The prevalence of oral symptoms and perceived needs of HIV positive persons in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 1996)The Human Immunodeficient Virus (HIV) is escalating in South Africa at an alarming rate. The impact of HIV today and in the future could have grave consequences for the South African population as it affects adults in their ... -
The interaction between physical sign, and chronic pain depression and nonspecific physical symptoms, in patients with temporomandibular
(University of the Western Cape, 1997)There are both physical and emotional components which are associated with the chronic pain of TMD patients. One of the difficuhies in making an accurate assessment of each component, is the lack of objective criteria ... -
An evaluation of the school oral health education programme in Thamaga, Botswana
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)The evaluation aimed to assess the effectiveness of the school oral health education (ORE) programme in Thamaga, a rural village about 40km west of the capital Gaborone. The Oral Health Division (Botswana) had introduced ... -
The oral health status and perceived oral health needs in older adults in Guguletu
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)Objectives: Previous studies have indicated that most of the older adult population has poor oral health but only a few of them demand care for their problems. The reason for this discrepancy has never been explained ... -
Factors that influence the dental attendance of children under thirteen years of age at two community dental clinics in the Western Cape, South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: Most children presenting to dental clinics have pain of varying intensity that usually, has been endured for long periods of time. A study done at Cardiff in the United Kingdom, found that only 15% of ... -
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 ... -
The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among dentists in KwaZulu- Natal
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Occupational hazards are common among many professions and dentistry is no exception. Occupational hazards include percutaneous injuries, inhalation of noxious chemicals, noise and musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). Despite ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...