Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent) (Community Oral Health)
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A comparative analysis of traditional dental screening versus smart phone screening
(University f the Western Cape, 2024)BACKGROUND: Oral diseases are widely recognised for their substantial and adverse effects on the overall quality of life and well-being across the lifespan of individuals affected by them. The management of oral diseases ... -
Comparison between pre-menopause and post-menopause women regarding periodontal health status in Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)Introduction Little attention is given to oral health; national oral health guiding principles and strategies in several developing countries must be more evident. Hormonal variations that occur before, during, and after ... -
Oral health care of the patient receiving Chemotherapy and/or bone marrow transplantation
(University of the Western Cape, 1996)Between September 1992 and August 1995, all patients with haematological malignancies who were treated as in-patients in the Haematology Unit at Groote Schuur Hospital received a twice weekly, oral and perioral examination. ... -
Oral manifestations of HIV infection : implications for delivery of oral health care service
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)The prevalence and determinants of oral lesions related to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection were examined in the context of the delivery of oral health care services. This was complemented by an examination of ... -
Oral & perioral piercing in Tshwane
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)This study investigated the common sites and complications associated with oral and perioral piercings, and the oral hygiene practices of people with piercings (piercees)' The attitude and behaviour of piercers towards the ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Orofacial manifestations of Burkttt's Lymphoma in Malawi
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) accounts for 40-50%o of all childhood malignancies in Malawi. It is a highly aggressive, fast growing, mature B-cell non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL). It has one of the highest proliferation rates of ... -
'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 ... -
The oral health status and perceived oral health needs in older adults in Guguletu
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)Objectives: previous studies have indicated that most of the older adult population has poor oral health but only a few of them demand care for their problems' The reason for this discrepancy has never been explained ... -
Impact of HMAIDS on Mortality among the Inpatients at Motebang Hospital, Lesotho
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)This was a descriptive retrospective study of the mortality trends among inpatients at Motebang Hospital in Lesotho. The hypothesis was that AIDS had modified the mortality pattern so predictably that its impact could be ... -
Community drinking water fluoridation in the Southern Cape and Karoo Region: A feasibility study
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)The prevalence of dental decay is high among lower socio-economic groups in the Southern Cape and Karoo region. 70 - S0% of State employed dentists' time in this region is spent on attempting to reduce the pain and sepsis ... -
Betel nut & tobacco chewing habits in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)Betel nuVquid chewing is a habit that is commonly practiced in the Indian subcontinent. This age-old social habit is still practiced by Indians in Durban, Kwazulu Natal (South Africa). The betel nut/quid is prepared in a ... -
The oral health status and perceived oral health needs in older adults in Guguletu
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)Objectives: Previous studies have indicated that most of the older adult population has poor oral health but only a few of them demand care for their problems. The reason for this discrepancy has never been explained ... -
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 ... -
Mondbiologie
(University of the Western Cape, 1980)Mondbiologie as onafhanklike vak in die Republiek van Suid-Afrika het die eerste babatreë geneem op 'n senaatsvergadering van die Universiteit van Stellenbosch op 26 Maart 1971 toe die instelling van 'n Departement ... -
Die doeltreffendheid as kariesvoorkomingsmaatreel van in 0,2% en in 0,05% neutrale natriumfluoried-mondspoelmiddel
(University of the Western Cape, 1985)The study was carried out to 1) determine the effectiveness of the caries inhibiting effect of a weekly mouthrinsing programme in South African schools over a three year period and 2) compare neutral solutions of 0,2 per ... -
"An investigation of the oral health of a selected group of preschool children in the Western Cape"
(University of the Western Cape, 1987)The dental clinic of the University of the Western Cape provides oral health care for many preschool children. The clinical observation was that these children presented with rampant dental caries. A recent report compi1ed ...