Browsing Magister Chirurgiae Dentium - MChD (Oral Medicine and Periodontics) by Author "Faculty of Dentistry"
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The antimicrobial activity of four herbal based toothpastes against specific primary plaque colonizers
Peck, M. Thabit (University of the Western Cape, 2007)Aim: To determine whether there was any significant difference in the antimicrobial activity of 4 herbal toothpastes against cultures of 3 primary plaque colonizers (Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguinis and a ... -
Barriers to oral health care among people living with HIV in Kwazulu Natal and the Western Cape
Turton, Mervyn Sydney (University of the Western Cape, 2008)HIV/AIDS is a major problem in South Africa with more than 25 percent of the adult population infected with HIV. Oral lesions and various opportunistic infections characterize the progression of HIV making it imperative ... -
Causes and prevalence of traumatic injuries to the permanent incisors of school children aged 10-14 years in Maseru, Lesotho
Lin, Htein (University of the Western Cape, 2006)The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence, etiology and types of injuries to permanent incisors among schoolchildren aged 10-14 years from Maseru, Lesotho. Upper and lower permanent incisors were examined for ... -
Chewing gum therapy in third molar surgery
Otto, Stephanus Daniel. (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 ... -
A comparative analysis of delivering different modes of dental care at district level
Khalfe, Abdulrasheed Dawood (University of the Western Cape, 1995)The aim of this study is to analyse and compare the delivery of oral health care services based on the prevailing curative paradigm and WHO-treatment norms for the school-going community of Mitchells Palin district in ... -
Comparison of occlusal rest seat preparations to cast metal rests
Cassim, Shabir (University of the Western Cape, 2007)A well designed metal-based removable partial denture (MBRPD) is a cost-effective and a conservative method of rehabilitating a partially edentulous mouth. The MBRPD demands that the abbutment tooth provides support and/or ... -
A comparison of two saliva substitutes in the management of xerostomia during radiotherapy for cancer of the head and neck
Lochner, Johann Georg (University of the Western Cape, 2007)The aim of the study is to compare the palliative efficacy of two saliva substitutes (Sinspeek and Xerostom) in patients during radiotherapy for cancer of the head and neck. This crossover randomised controlled clinical ... -
Management of oral ulcers and oral thrush by Community Pharmacists.
Amien, Feroza (University of the Western Cape, 2009)Oral ulcers and oral thrush could be indicative of serious illnesses such as oral cancer, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), among others. There are many different health care workers that can be ... -
Oral health and nutritional status of the children under five years, Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Maseru, Lesotho
Linjewile-Marealle, Navoneiwa (University of the Western Cape, 2006)The aim of this study was to compare the oral health status between well and malnourished children under five years old attending Mother and Child Health clinic in Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Maseru, Lesotho. -
Oral mucosal and facial manifestations of HIV/AIDS in children (Cape Peninsula, South Africa)
Behardien, Nashreen (University of the Western Cape, 2006)Currently, HIV/AIDS is one of the greatest threats to child survival in South Africa. It is estimated that approximately 6000 newborn babies become infected with the HIV virus monthly i.e. approximately 200 babies per day. ... -
Patient satisfaction with care provided by a district dental clinic
Sowole, Adejumobi A. (University of the Western Cape, 2007)Patient satisfaction is critical for the growth of oral health service and practice. The present study was a descriptive study on patient satisfaction with oral health care provided by a district dental clinic. The aim of ... -
The role of traditional healers in oral health care in Kwa-Zulu Natal
Puranwasi, Randhir (University of the Western Cape, 2005)A qualitative study was carried out to assess the role of traditional healers in oral health care in Kwa-Zulu Natal province, South Africa. The aim and objectives of the study were to assess the oral care knowledge and ... -
A survey of the occlusal traits in an adolescent population in Uganda
Bataringaya, Aisha (University of the Western Cape, 2004)Epidemiological studies on malocclusion have been primarily concerned with its aetiology and distribution. However, due to the varied and often subjective methods of assessment, many of these studies provide conflicting ...