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The comparison of periodontal health status and metabolic control in diabetic children and adolescents at Tygerberg hospital
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a well-known risk factor for Periodontal disease. Research has established that the prevalence of Periodontal disease is directly related to the glycaemic control of DM in adults and only a few ...
The use of immunophenotypic biomarkers and quantitative polymerase chain reaction as diagnostic and prognostic indicators of diffuse large b cell non-hodgkins lymphoma in Sudan
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
The incidence of Diffuse large B cell Lymphoma has been increasing lately at an alarming rate especially, in developing countries like Sudan. The standard therapy in Sudan is based solely on the R-CHOP chemotherapy regimen, ...
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 ...
Nanoparticle antifungal therapy for resolution of oropharyngeal candidiasis: Systematic review and meta-analysis
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Oral candidiasis is an opportunistic infection caused by Candida Species that generally
affects Immunocompromised individuals and Denture wearers. The side effects associated
with the use of anti-fungal medicaments are ...
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Oral Health Care Workers towards Infection Control in Khartoum Dental Teaching Hospital, Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Background: Infection Control is a significant issue for health care systems and is a major public health concern. Dental practitioners are at high risk for cross infection. The present study aimed to assess the knowledge, ...
The association of periodontal disease and metabolic control of type 1 adult patients with Diabetes at Tygerberg hospital, Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Periodontal disease is chronic inflammation of the periodontium. The inflammation can
affect the gingival connective tissue or can progress, into the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone.
Periodontal disease is a ...
Peri-implant health and disease: A Cross-sectional study
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Introduction: Preventive strategies that address peri-implant diseases can only be developed appropriately when there is thorough knowledge of the prevalence of disease based on standardized assessment protocols and case ...
Design of the oral medicine South Africa registry to facilitate surveillance of oral lesions and conditions in SA: Pilot results (2010-2022)
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Aims: To establish the Oral Medicine database of South Africa (ORMSA). The database will be used to determine the range and frequency of diagnoses of oral medicine pathology in the Oral Medicine and Periodontology Department ...