Browsing Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent) (Community Oral Health) by Title
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Patient satisfaction with health services in a rural district hospital
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)BACKGROUND: The concept of consumer satisfaction is gaining momentum across all business sectors worldwide. In keeping with this trend, health care systems are now also being reviewed to assess patient satisfaction with ... -
The perception of occlusal conditions and profiles in a Mitchells Plain school population
(University of the Western Cape, 1993)The prioritisation of treatment opinions by state funded orthodontic programmes has become essential in the planning of services. Numerous indices rate the severity of occlusal conditions; however, all do not adequately ... -
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 ... -
The prevalence of oral symptoms and perceived needs of HIV positive persons in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 1996)The Human Immunodeficient Virus (HIV) is escalating in South Africa at an alarming rate. The impact of HIV today and in the future could have grave consequences for the South African population as it affects adults in their ... -
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 ... -
Risk factors and knowledge of dental fluorosis in three communities in the far north region of Cameroon
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)BACKGROUND: Fluorine is an abundant trace element in the Earth’s crust. The presence of fluorine in bedrocks is the primary source fluoride in ground water, though fluoride occurrence varies with the different rock types. ... -
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 ... -
'Risk of oral cancer associated with tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption- A case control study in the western Cape, South Africa'
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)Tobacco and alcohol consumption are well-established, high-ranking health risk behaviour in developed countries and the developing countries are catching up rapidly. There is very strong evidence in the literature to show ... -
Self-assessment of oral health status, behaviours and oral health risk factors among adolescents from urban and peri-urban public schools in Maputo City
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)A good oral health self-perception can contribute to improved knowledge of oral health self-care and practice as well as increase the proper use of dental care services. This study evaluated how adolescents from urban ... -
Sensitivity to sweet and bitter taste in mother/child pairs and its influence on their caries status
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Introduction: Dental caries has one the highest incidences in children and the host’s diet may be a major factor in determining susceptibility to the disease. A proposed tool to screen and identify high risk individuals ... -
Sensitivity to sweet and bitter taste in mother/child pairs and its influence on their caries status
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Introduction: Dental caries has one the highest incidences in children and the host’s diet may be a major factor in determining susceptibility to the disease. A proposed tool to screen and identify high risk individuals ... -
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 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 ... -
Understanding and predicting preventive health behaviour in mothers of preschool children
(University of the Western Cape, 1986)This study was undertaken to examine the preventive dental and medical attendance behaviour of mothers of young children. The 'Theory of Reasoned Action' used to predict intention to visit the dentist and the doctor, ...