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Maxillary Canine Ectopia and other Developmental Anomalies on Mixed Dentition Panoramic Radiographs at the Tygerberg Oral Health Centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The aim of this study was to establish whether there is any
association between developing maxillary canine ectopia and
various other dental anomalies using panoramic radiographs in
the mixed dentition stage of development.
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 ...
Diabetic status of patients presenting for dental treatment
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The prevalence of Diabetes mellitus (a non-communicable disease) is
increasing worldwide. In 2008, it was declared one of the major non-communicable
diseases in South Africa, affecting 4.6% of the population (cited in ...
Orofacial manifestations of Burkttt's Lymphoma in Malawi
(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 ...
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 ...