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Dental maturation of the permanent mandibular teeth of South African children and the relation to chronological age
(2009)
Age estimation of the skeletal remains of children can be accomplished by
examination of the ossification centres and the fusion of the epiphyseal plates of long bones. Dental age estimation is done by examining the ...
Knowledge and attitudes of dentists towards evidence-based dentistry in Lagos, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
This was a cross-sectional study done in Lagos, Nigeria on 114 dentists. The aim of the study was to describe the knowledge and attitudes of dentists towards the concept of evidence-based dentistry (EBD). This study also ...
The prevalence of early childhood caries in the Southern Cape Karoo region
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
Dental caries is a huge problem among the previously disadvantaged population. Early childhood caries is a problem with infants. This thesis contained information concerning the parents knowledge about their children's ...
Comparison of an essential oil mouth rinse and chlorhexidine on 4-day interproximal plaque regrowth
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
Dental plaque is the most important etiological factor of periodontal diseases. Mechanical plaque control is the most effective way in preventing periodontal diseases. Chemical plaque control methods (such as mouthrinses) ...
An in vitro study of composite repair
(2007)
The aim of this study is to investigate the repair bond strength of composite resin following micromechanical and chemical means of retention in improving the repair of composite resin specimens.