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An investigation of the risk factors and effects of methamphetamine on oral health
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
The aim of the study was to document the oral health status of individuals using methamphetamine. Methamphetamine (TIK) is a highly addictive drug that acts as a stimulant for the central nervous system. The clinical picture ...
Epidemiology of oral malignancies in the Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Background: Reports on the global incidence of oral neoplasms indicate reduced data from Africa. Population based studies of oral cancer in Sudan and other regions of Africa are scarce. Oral cancer in Sudan constitutes a ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of oral health care workers of Lesotho regarding the management of patients with oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Lesotho has the third highest prevalence of HIV in the world with an estimated 23% of the adult population infected. At least 70% of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) present with oral manifestations of HIV as the first ...
Epidemiological pattern of oral squamous cell carcinoma seen at the Tygerberg academic complex
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Background: Recent epidemiological reports established that there is an increase in
the incidence of oral squamous cell carcinoma in young patients. Some report this to be in the absence of contributing habits such as ...
Xerostomia and hyposalivation in HIV positive patients with and without HAART
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Introduction: Xerostomia and reduced salivary flow have been reported often enough among HIV positive patients. Strong associations have also been established between HIV infection and oral effects of reduced salivary flow ...