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Compliance of public dental clinics in the Umgungundlovu district with norms and standards in the Primary Health Care Package for South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
BACKGROUND: The majority of South African citizens are dependent on the State Health Care system for their wellbeing. Dental services are part of this system. The first line of intervention for oral disease is the primary ...
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 dental treatment on weight gain in children in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Background: There is an increased interest in understanding the effects of severe tooth decay on the physical, anthropometric, psychosocial, functional, and oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) among children. ...
Implementation of oral health policies in African countries: South Africa and Nigeria as case studies
(University of Western Cape, 2014)
This study has shown conclusively that the oral health policy processes has not achieved the desired goals in both South Africa and Nigeria, and that greater advocacy for oral health is required in both countries.
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 ...