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Research Articles (Community Dentistry): Recent submissions
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(BMC, 2023-07-26)AIM : The objective of this scoping review is to present current evidence regarding the association between early childhood caries (ECC) and maternal-related gender inequality. METHODS : Two independent reviewers performed ...
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(BMC, 2023-11)BACKGROUND : The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14 addresses life below the waters, an important source of protein and contributor to global food security and economic development. Our aim was to explore possible ...
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(BMC, 2024-01)BACKGROUND : Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a prevalent chronic non-communicable disease that affects millions of young children globally, with profound implications for their well-being and oral health. This paper explores ...
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(South African Dental Association, 2022-10)BACKGROUND : A recent study amongst South African dental students found that a number of them had perceived moderate to severe stress and as a result, some have resorted to stimulant drugs. AIM : The aim of the study ...
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(South African Dental Association, 2021-06)INTRODUCTION : Teachers are perceived as role models and studies have shown that they can enhance the oral health behaviour of young children. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : To assess the oral health (OH) knowledge, attitudes and ...
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(Public Library of Science, 2021-05)To manage the increasing burden of dental diseases, a robust health system is essential. In order to ensure the oral health system operates at an optimal level going into the future, a forecast of the national shortfall ...
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(South African Dental Association, 2020-02)AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : To translate and adapt a paediatric oral health-related quality of life (POQL) questionnaire into the South African languages of Sepedi, IsiZulu and Afrikaans. METHODS : The POQL-version: Parent-Rep ...
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(Wolters Kluwer - Medknow, 2020-07)AIM : The aim of this study was to determine the types and trends of dental services offered over 3 months (April, May, and June) every year from 2017 till 2019 at all full-time primary oral health care facilities (POHCFs) ...
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(South African Dental Association, 2019-06)INTRODUCTION: Job satisfaction of dentists is important, as dentists are critical in the delivery of comprehensive health care. Whilst job satisfaction among dentists has been widely investigated elsewhere, it is poorly ...
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(Medknow Publications, 2019)AIM: The aim of the study is to determine the techniques and materials used by South African dental practitioners who perform endodontic treatment in private practice and evaluate their compliance to the 2006 European ...
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(MDPI, 2019-05)To describe the current oral health care needs and the number and category of dental personnel required to provide necessary services in South Africa (SA). This is a review of the current disease burden based on local ...
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(Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2019-11)Aim: To assess whether the prevalence of dental caries (DC) was associated with the body mass index (BMI), socioeconomic status (SES), and diet of grade six learners in Pretoria, South Africa (SA). Materials and methods: ...
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(LAM Publications Limited, 2018-12)Since the 1990s, use of water pipes (WPs) and electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) has become more prevalent among young adults and students across the world. These products are readily available and are believed to be a ...
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(AOSIS Open Journals, 2018)In a random screening of the anti-Candida activity of more than 500 tree species, the acetone leaf extract of Ptaeroxylon obliquum (Thunb.) Radlk. (Sneezewood) had very good antifungal activity against Candida albicans. ...
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(South African Dental Association, 2018-10)Periodontal disease (PD) encompasses both gingivitis and periodontitis. Both are initiated by plaque and are influenced by the immune and inflammatory responses of each individual. In addition, PD is modified by several ...
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The effectiveness of a tooth brushing programme for children in the Ehlanzeni district of Mpumalanga (South African Dental Association, 2018-11)PURPOSE : To evaluate the effectiveness of a tooth brushing programme in a community trial in the Ehlanzeni district, Mpumalanga. METHODOLOGY : Two samples of 250 children, 8-10 years old and in grade 3, were ...
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(Wolters Kluwer - Medknow, 2018-05-17)AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : The aim of the study was to determine the knowledge and practices of dental and oral hygiene (OH) students related to the transmission and prevention of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). METHODS : A ...
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(JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited, 2018-12)INTRODUCTION : The Educational Environment (EE) can play a major role in the success and progress of students and their studies. The EE includes the infrastructure, clinical activities, the atmosphere created by staff and ...
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(Wolters Kluwer - Medknow, 2017-11-30)AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : This study assessed the knowledge, attitude and consumption of sugar‑sweetened beverages (SSBs) and its association with body mass index (BMI) among undergraduate oral health students. MATERIALS ...
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(South African Dental Association, 2018-02)BACKGROUND : The prevalence of alcohol consumption and smoking among university students is high. AIM : To determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices of alcohol consumption and smoking among undergraduate oral health ...
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