Browsing Faculty of Dentistry by Title
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The oral health status and perceived oral health needs in older adults in Guguletu
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)Objectives: previous studies have indicated that most of the older adult population has poor oral health but only a few of them demand care for their problems' The reason for this discrepancy has never been explained ... -
Oral health status of children in the Western region of the Eastern Cape Province: a regional survey
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)Purpose: To assess the oral health status of 4-15-year-old schoolchildren in the Western Region of the Eastern Cape Province, by determining the prevalence of dental caries, periodontal disease, dental fluorosis, malocclusion ... -
The oral health status of Xhosa speaking adults in Crossroads
(University of the Western Cape, 1989)There is an absence of both dental services and systematic planning to meet the oral health needs of the Black* population ~f greater Cape Town. Little epidemiological data exists upon which such planning can be based. ... -
Oral health status, knowledge, attitudes and practice among pregnant women attending Omdurman Maternity Hospital, Khartoum, Sudan
(University of Western Cape, 2012)The aim of the research was to determine oral health status, knowledge, attitude and practicesv regarding oral hygiene among pregnant women attending Omdurman Maternity Hospital in Khartoum, Sudan. -
An Oral Health Survey among HIV-infected children younger than twelve years of age presenting at the Paediatric Infectious Diseases Clinic at Tygerberg Hospital
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)HIV/AIDS remains a global health problem. Orofacial manifestations of HIV/AIDS have been found to be among the first signs of immune suppression and have been used in the clini-cal staging of the disease. Infants and ... -
Oral health-related quality of life (ohrqol) of oral squamous cell carcinoma (oscc) patients
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) patients suffer from the terrible consequences of the disease and its treatment modalities, and as a result, their Quality of Life (QoL) and Oral Health-related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) ... -
An oral health-related quality of life assessment of cleft patients at the Wentworth Foundation Clinic (Kwazulu-Natal)
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)An analysis of the oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) of patients with orofacial clefts at the Wentworth Foundation in Durban, KZN is presented. Objectives: To assess whether the OHRQoL of orofacial cleft patients ... -
Oral healthcare of the patient receiving chemotherapy and/or marrow transplant
(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. ... -
Oral HIV knowledge and practices of primary health care nurses in the uMgungundlovu Health District, KwaZulu-Natal
(2011)Aim The aim of the study was to determine the oral health knowledge,management and referral patterns of patients with oral manifestations of HIV by Primary Health Care Nurses.Background Nurses working in Primary Health ... -
Oral HIV knowledge of nursing staff at ARV clinics in the Johannesburg Metro District
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Introduction: South Africa has an estimated HIV prevalence rate of 29.5%, in Gauteng province, the prevalence rate in women attending ante-natal clinic is 28.7% and in the Johannesburg Metro District, the prevalence rate ... -
Oral lesions in hiv/aids patients before and after haart treatment
(2009)The initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy has shown to result in successful suppression of viral replications followed by an increase in CD4 lymphocytes, a partial recovery of T-cell specific immune responses ... -
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 mucosal and facial manifestations of HIV/AIDS in children (Cape Peninsula, South Africa)
(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. ... -
Oral physiological pigmentation in a Western Cape sample
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Oral physiological pigmentation presents with great variability with respect to sites, forms, patterns and contrasts in colour. Knowledge of the existence of pigmented lesions and their significance remained unclear for ... -
Oral submucous fibrosis in Durban, Natal: a study of its epidemiology, aetiology and morphological features
(Stellenbosch University, 1985)There is no satisfactory statistical record of oral submucous fibrosis in the Republic of South Africa or India. The present prevalence study of OSF among Indians in the municipal area of Durban was planned by the Institute ... -
Oral supplemental interventions for the 6 management of recurrent aphthous stomatitis (ras) – A systematic review and meta-analysis
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is described as a painful, recurrent oral mucosal ulcerative condition in otherwise healthy individuals. Treatment objectives include pain relief/reduction, prevention of secondary ... -
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 ... -
Orofacial sepsis and HIV at maxillo-facial surgery units in the Western Cape: a prospesctive study
(2009)The World Health Organisation estimated that in 2002 more than 13,772 000 deaths in developing countries were caused by infections. This accounted for more than 45% of all deaths, making up 7 of the top 10 causes of death ... -
Orthodontic treatment need and demand in the Upington area of the Northern Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)When considering a person's self-esteem, behavioural patterns and personal interactions, the one feature having the most impact is their physical appearance. In an ideal world, every person should have a fair opportunity ... -
Orthodontic treatment need in children aged 12-14 years in Mombasa, Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)A public orthodontic system generally is designed to prioritize patients so that those who have the greatest need receive treatment. The aim of this study was to compare the subjective perceptions of the occlusal appearance ...