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A descriptive analysis of oral lichen planus from tertiary diagnostic centres in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2009)
Lichen planus is a systemic disease that follows a chronic course. The exact aetiology remains unknown but an immune mediated pathogenesis has been implicated. Oral lichen planus is a common form of this disease and can ...
The role of traditional healers in oral health care in Kwa-Zulu Natal
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
A qualitative study was carried out to assess the role of traditional healers in oral health care in Kwa-Zulu Natal province, South Africa. The aim and objectives of the study were to assess the oral care knowledge and ...
Management of oral ulcers and oral thrush by Community Pharmacists.
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Oral ulcers and oral thrush could be indicative of serious illnesses such as oral cancer, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), among others. There
are many different health care workers that can be ...
The antimicrobial activity of four herbal based toothpastes against specific primary plaque colonizers
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
Aim: To determine whether there was any significant difference in the antimicrobial activity of 4 herbal toothpastes against cultures of 3 primary plaque colonizers (Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguinis and a ...
A comparison of two saliva substitutes in the management of xerostomia during radiotherapy for cancer of the head and neck
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
The aim of the study is to compare the palliative efficacy of two saliva substitutes (Sinspeek and Xerostom) in patients during radiotherapy for cancer of the head and neck. This crossover randomised controlled clinical ...
Chewing gum therapy in third molar surgery
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
The aim of this study was to determine how effective a chewing gum regime is in treating the common minor complaints of third molar surgery. The efficacy of a six-day chewing gum regimen in reducing pain, swelling and ...
Comparison of occlusal rest seat preparations to cast metal rests
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
A well designed metal-based removable partial denture (MBRPD) is a cost-effective and a conservative method of rehabilitating a partially edentulous mouth. The MBRPD demands that the abbutment tooth provides support and/or ...
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 ...
The role of traditional healers in oral health care in the Bui Division, North West Province, Cameroon
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
The majority of Cameroonians depend on traditional medicines for their health care needs and about seven per cent of the average household health budget is spent on traditional medicines irrespective of their incomes. The ...
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 ...