Browsing Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent) (Community Oral Health) by Author "Naidoo, Sudeshni"
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Betel nut & tobacco chewing habits in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal
Bissessur, Sabeshni (University of the Western Cape, 2009)Betel nuVquid chewing is a habit that is commonly practiced in the Indian subcontinent. This age-old social habit is still practiced by Indians in Durban, Kwazulu Natal (South Africa). The betel nut/quid is prepared in a ... -
A comparative analysis of traditional dental screening versus smart phone screening
Singh, Nuerisha (University f the Western Cape, 2024)BACKGROUND: Oral diseases are widely recognised for their substantial and adverse effects on the overall quality of life and well-being across the lifespan of individuals affected by them. The management of oral diseases ... -
Compliance of public dental clinics in the Umgungundlovu district with norms and standards in the Primary Health Care Package for South Africa
Rajcoomar, Nuerisha (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 ... -
Dental fraud in South Africa
Putter, Renier (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 ... -
Evaluation of resin-based fissure sealants placed under field conditions
Potgieter, Carl Edzard (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 ... -
Evaluation of the use of the oral health section of the road to health chart (RtHC)
Cader, Rugshana (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 ... -
Impact of HMAIDS on Mortality among the Inpatients at Motebang Hospital, Lesotho
Mburu, Francis Kinyanjui (University of the Western Cape, 2004)This was a descriptive retrospective study of the mortality trends among inpatients at Motebang Hospital in Lesotho. The hypothesis was that AIDS had modified the mortality pattern so predictably that its impact could be ... -
Knowledge, attitude & practice of non-dental health care providers in relation to the oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS in Butha-Buthe district, Lesotho
Okolo, Arinze (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 ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of PHC nurses with regard to oral HIV in Bisho district in Eastern Cape
Mirchandani, Karuna (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 ... -
Oral & perioral piercing in Tshwane
Ebrahim, Ruebecca (University of the Western Cape, 2007)This study investigated the common sites and complications associated with oral and perioral piercings, and the oral hygiene practices of people with piercings (piercees)' The attitude and behaviour of piercers towards the ... -
Oral HIV knowledge of nursing staff at ARV clinics in the Johannesburg Metro District
Phakela, Neliswa Patience (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 ... -
Orofacial manifestations of Burkttt's Lymphoma in Malawi
Mlotha, Jessie (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) accounts for 40-50%o of all childhood malignancies in Malawi. It is a highly aggressive, fast growing, mature B-cell non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL). It has one of the highest proliferation rates of ... -
Patient satisfaction with health services in a rural district hospital
Gangai, Bharti (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 ... -
The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among dentists in KwaZulu- Natal
Moodley, Rajeshree (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 ... -
Risk factors and knowledge of dental fluorosis in three communities in the far north region of Cameroon
Ebot Etta, Barnabas (University of the Western Cape, 2020)BACKGROUND: Fluorine is an abundant trace element in the Earth’s crust. The presence of fluorine in bedrocks is the primary source fluoride in ground water, though fluoride occurrence varies with the different rock types. ... -
Risk factors associated with early childhood caries: an epidemiological survey in Mariental, Namibia
Thopil, Alex (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 ...