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Browsing Community Dentistry by Title
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)The band-and-loop space maintainer (BLSM) is a non-invasive device commonly used to maintain space after the early loss of a single deciduous tooth until the permanent tooth erupts. Unfortunately, however, these devices ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)Preservation of the original anatomical shape following instrumentation of root canals is essential for endodontic success. Procedural errors created during glide path enlargement might be exacerbated or initiated during ...
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Adolescents' sense of coherence and smoking as longitudinal predictors of self-reported gingivitis (Blackwell, 2008)OBJECTIVE: This study sought to determine the influence of sense of coherence (SOC), a personal stress-coping resource, and smoking on the self-reported gingival health of a cohort of rural black South African adolescents. ...
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(South African Dental Association, 2011-10)AIM: This study investigates the nature, frequency, and outcome of complaints relating to misconduct laid against oral healthcare professionals (OHPs), charged with misconduct in South Africa. METHODS: Records of the ...
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(Kampala, Uganda : Faculty of Medicine, Makerere University, 2017-09)BACKGROUND : Bacterial infections of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) cause vomiting, diarrhoea and even systemic disease. There is a need for the development of natural products into alternative and safer medicines. OBJECTIVES ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2008-09-05)The main objective of root canal therapy is cleaning, shaping and obturating the root canal system in three dimensions, as well as preventing reinfection. The objective of this in vitro study was: <ul> <li>to establish the ...
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(BMJ, 2010-10)OBJECTIVE:To determine how information on chemical constituents of different smokeless tobacco products (STPs) may be used in cancer risk assessment for regulatory purposes. METHODS:This study investigated select ...
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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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Association between body mass index, diet and dental caries in Grade 6 boys in Medina, Saudi Arabia (World Health Organization, 2016)The prevalence of obesity is increasing in Saudi Arabia and although caries is associated with obesity, this association has not been investigated in Medina. This study aimed to determine the association between dental ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)Introduction: Childhood obesity and dental caries (DC) have increased worldwide and are continuing to pose challenges to public health. The increasing risk of obesity for children is of particular concern because research ...
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(BMJ, 2008)OBJECTIVE: Nasal use of snuff is the predominant form of tobacco use among black South African women. This study examines the association between snuff use and chronic bronchitis (CB) among black South African women. ...
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(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2008)Please refer to abstract in article
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A bibliometric analysis of African dental research and the sustainable development goals, 2016–2023 (Frontiers Media, 2024-11)BACKGROUND: The successful implementation of the 2030 sustainable development Agenda in Africa requires active participation from all sectors, including the dental research sector. The aim of this study was to review dental ...
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(South African Dental Association, 2022-06)BACKGROUND : Patients seek orthodontic treatment mainly to improve their facial aesthetics and obtain an acceptable smile. It is purported that orthodontic extraction treatment may result in narrow buccal corridors which ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2014)Introduction: Clinicians have long been interested in the multitude of differences in the diagnosis, treatment, and the treatment response between the hyperdivergent or dolicofacial types and hypodivergent or brachyfacial ...
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(BMC, 2024-07)BACKGROUND: Early childhood caries (ECC) is a global public health challenge that requires innovation, infrastructure, and health system influences to bolster initiatives for its management and control. The aim of this ...
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(Oxford University Press, 2015-10)INTRODUCTION : Cigarette prices have almost doubled in South Africa within the past decade due to pricing/taxation policies. Little is known about the equity impact of these price increases in concert with other tobacco ...
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(South African Dental Association, 2011-08)AIM: This study investigates the occurrence of oral malodour in an adult dental clinic population in Pretoria, South Africa, and the clinical parameters associated with the condition. METHODS: Data collected from new ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2019)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 ...
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Comparing dental students’ perceptions of their educational environment in Northwestern Saudi Arabia (Ministry of Defence And Aviation, 2015)OBJECTIVES : To compare the perceptions of dental students over a 5-year period. METHODS : This cohort study was carried at Taibah University, College of Dentistry, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia between 2009 and ...
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