Sun, Ivy Guofang; Duangthip, Duangporn; Kwok, Charis Hiu‑Kei; Chu, Chun Hung; Crystal, Yasmi O.; Schroth, Robert J.; Feldens, Carlos Alberto; Virtanen, Jorma I.; Al‑Batayneh, Ola Barakat; Gaffar, Balgis; Mfolo, Tshepiso; El Tantawi, Maha; Mohebbi, Simin Z.; Daryanavard, Hamideh; Folayan, Morenike Oluwatoyin; Early Childhood Caries Advocacy Group (ECCAG)(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 ...
Folayan, Morenike O; Ayouni, Imen; Nguweneza, Arthemon; Al-Batayneh, Ola Barakat; Virtanen, Jorma I.; Gaffar, Balgis; Duangthip, Duangporn; Sun, Ivy Guo Fang; Onyejaka, Nneka Kate; Daryanavard, Hamideh; Mfolo, Tshepiso; Feldens, Carlos A.; Schroth, Robert J.; El Tantawi, Maha(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 ...
Foláyan, Morẹ́nikẹ́ Oluwátóyìn; Amalia, Rosa; Kemoli, Arthur; Ayouni, Imen; Nguweneza, Arthemon; Duangthip, Duangporn; Sun, Ivy Guofang; Virtanen, Jorma I.; Masumo, Ray M.; Vukovic, Ana; Al-Batayneh, Ola B.; Gaffar, Balgis; Mfolo, Tshepiso; Schroth, Robert J.; El Tantawi, Maha(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 ...
Introduction
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a recently discovered virus, responsible for causing Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19). COVID-19 is an infectious disease that emerged in December ...
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 ...
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 ...
Tiwari, Ritika; Bhayat, Ahmed; Chikte, Usuf(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 ...
Kolisa, Y. Malele; Van Wyk, Philippus J.(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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
Introduction: Glass ionomers are available in sets of powder and liquid constituents, which are dispensed using a scoop and dropper bottle system prior to hand-mixing by an operator. Glass ionomers are also available in ...
Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a burden worldwide which has a negative impact on children’s wellbeing and affects aesthetics, speech and mastication. It may lead to loss of space, creating problems that are difficult and ...
Introduction: Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a serious public health concern globally especially in developing countries like South Africa. The main source from which infants acquire the causative bacteria - Mutans ...
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 ...
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 ...
Nkambule, Ntombizodwa Rosemary; Madiba, Thomas Khomotjo; Bhayat, Ahmed(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: ...
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 ...
Van Wyk, Candice; Botha, Francien Susanna; Vleggaar, Robert; Eloff, Jacobus Nicolaas(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. ...
Madiba, Thomas Khomotjo; Bhayat, Ahmed(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 ...
Van der Walt, M.; Van Wyk, Philippus J.; Bester, J.K.; Becker, Piet J.(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 ...