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A systematic review of the global trends in dental fluorosis from 1980 to 2000
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
This minithesis presents a systematic review of dental literature with the objective to investigate
trends in dental fluorosis during the period 1980 to 2000. A Medline search was carried out for peerreviewed
scientific ...
A profile of the Oro-facial injuries in child abuse: a hospital record based study
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)
Throughout the world there is a general awareness that child abuse and neglect is a
serious and growing problem. Child abuse involves every segment of society and
crosses all social, ethnic, religious, and professional ...
A Systematic Review of the Trends in Fluorosis Globally from 1980 to 2000
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
This mini-thesis presents a systematic review of dental literature with the objective to investigate trends in dental fluorosis during the period 1980 to 2000. A Medline search was carried out for peer-reviewed scientific ...
Oral & perioral piercing in Tshwane
(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 manifestations of HIV infection : implications for delivery of oral health care service
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)
The prevalence and determinants of oral lesions related to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection were examined in the context of the delivery of oral health care services. This was complemented by an examination of ...
Oral health care of the patient receiving Chemotherapy and/or bone marrow transplantation
(University of the Western Cape, 1996)
Between September 1992 and August 1995, all patients with haematological malignancies who were treated as in-patients in the Haematology Unit at Groote Schuur Hospital received a twice weekly, oral and perioral examination. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Comparison between pre-menopause and post-menopause women regarding periodontal health status in Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)
Introduction
Little attention is given to oral health; national oral health guiding principles and strategies in several developing countries must be more evident.
Hormonal variations that occur before, during, and after ...