Browsing by Subject "Oral health care"
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Barriers to oral health care among people living with HIV in Kwazulu Natal and the Western Cape
(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 ... -
A comparative analysis of traditional dental screening versus tele dentistry screening
(University of the Western Cape., 2016)Background: Teledentistry is the use of information and communications technology (ICT) to provide oral health care services and enhance oral health care delivery to communities in geographically challenged areas. The ... -
The effect of a combination therapy of Fluconazole and Amphotericin B on the growth and CDR1 gene expression of Candida glabrata
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Candida glabrata (C. glabrata/ Cg) is a pathogenic organism that is increasingly developing frank innate and acquired resistance to the most commonly used antifungal agents, namely, azole group of antifungals. Furthermore, ... -
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 ... -
Patient satisfaction with care provided by a district dental clinic
(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 ...