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Medical education units: A necessity for quality assurance in health professions education in Nigeria
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2018)In recent years, curricula and pedagogical methods in medical education have undergone rapid and unprecedented changes globally. The emphasis has shifted from traditional, teacher-centred learning, characterised by the ... -
Methamphetamine abuse: Oral symptoms and dental treatment needs
(South African Dental Association, 2016)BACKGROUND: Methamphetamine: a highly addictive drug commonly used in South Africa. Users often present with poor oral hygiene, grossly decayed teeth and complain of a dry mouth. The prevalence of dental caries among users ... -
Minor's request for confidentiality
(South African Dental Association, 2014)Following uncomplicated root canal treatment on a lower molar tooth, the 14 year old patient presented a few weeks later, together with her mother, complaining about an ulcer on her palate. Her mother assumed the lesion ... -
Module evaluation for emergency remote teaching: An oral hygiene case study during the Covid-19 pandemic
(South African Medical Association, 2022)The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the disruption of academic programmes globally, thereby compelling contact universities to adopt a reactionary mode of programme delivery.[1,2] South African (SA) universities were ... -
A morphometric assessment of developing permanent dentition for age and sex estimation in a select South African sample
(Elsevier, 2022)Dentition plays a crucial role in the fields of forensic science, forensic odontology and anthropology for age and sex estimation. The aim of this study was to determine the degree of sexual dimorphism and age prediction ... -
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma: A rare diagnostically challenging entity
(Elsevier, 2022)Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) arising in pleomorphic adenoma (PA) is an extremely rare entity. Involvement of minor salivary glands by this entity has only being described twice previously. We report on a diagnostically ... -
A multi-centre evaluation of oral cancer in Southern and Western Nigeria: an African oral pathology research consortium initiative
(African Field Epidemiology Network, 2017)INTRODUCTION: Oral cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths among African populations. Lack of standard cancer registries and under-reporting has inaccurately depicted its magnitude in Nigeria. Development of multi-centre ... -
Nanobiotechnology in regenerative dental medicine
(Nanomaterials in Dental Medicine, 2023)Nanotechnology harnesses the phenomenal atomic and molecular behaviour of materials at a nanoscale size (1–100 nm) to provide solutions to a vast array of scientific applications. Although nanomaterials are commonly ... -
Neutral sodium fluoride gel uptake of newly placed nanodiamond-modified glass ionomers
(Quintessence Publishing, 2020)Three commercial restorative glass-ionomer cements (GICs) were modified with 5% and 10 wt/wt% nanodiamond (ND) particles incorporated into the powder of the GICs. The aim of the study was to assess the percentage of ... -
Neutral zone or conventional mandibular complete dentures: a randomised crossover trial comparing oral health-related quality of life
(Wiley, 2017)There is widespread consensus that the neutral zone (NZ) concept contributes to improved stability for mandibular complete dentures (CDs). However, little is known about its impact on oral health-related quality of life ... -
A Novel Dental Implant Design Concept: Radiological Bone Level Presentation of the CoAxis Dental Implant after 1 Year, And 4 Years of Prosthodontic Loading
(, 2017)Implant supported rehabilitations are routinely successful and provide patients with comfort and function levels which may surpass that of conventional treatment options. Patient-reported outcomes have revealed that ... -
Occlusal outcome of orthodontic treatment for patients with complete cleft lip and palate
(Sage Journal, 2021)Aim: To assess occlusal outcomes of orthodontic treatment for patients with complete cleft lip and palate. Design: Retrospective assessment using the Peer Assessment Rating (PAR) index. Setting: Consecutive patients ... -
Omics-based molecular techniques in oral pathology centred cancer: Prospect and challenges in Africa
(BMC, 2017): The completion of the human genome project and the accomplished milestones in the human proteome project; as well as the progress made so far in computational bioinformatics and “big data” processing have contributed ... -
Opportunities for Teledentistry in South Africa
(South African Dental Association, 2015)Information, communication and technology (ICT) is a part of everyday life, and the constant evolution of technology has resulted in many opportunities for the health care sector. While health professionals globally have ... -
Oral cancer knowledge, attitudes, and practices among dentists in Khartoum State, Sudan
(Springer Verlag, 2017)The dental professions hold an important responsibility in the control of oral cancer and the early diagnosis highly depends on their knowledge. The present study was developed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice ... -
Oral health and nutrition for children under five years of age: a paediatric food-based dietary guideline
(MedPharm Publications, 2013)Good nutrition is essential for good health and the development and integrity of the oral cavity. Oral health is integral to general health and essential to well-being. Dental caries is the most common oral disease in ... -
Oral health care for children attending a malnutrition clinic in South Africa
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2007)Most health problems dealt with at a primary care level have an oral health impact, making it vital for oral health services to find means to integrate with other facility-based programmes at primary health care (PHC) ... -
Oral health practices and self‑reported adverse effects of e‑cigarette use among dental students in 11 countries: An online survey
(BMC, 2022)E-cigarette use has become popular, particularly among the youth. Its use is associated with harmful general and oral health consequences. This survey aimed to assess self-reported oral hygiene practices, oral and ... -
Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs of Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
(UWC, 2019)During pregnancy, the oral cavity is characterised by an acidic environment and an inflammatory response brought about by vomiting and changes in hormonal levels, respectively, thereby increasing the mother’s risk of ... -
Oral hygienists' self-perceived competence on completion of a blended learning course in local anaesthesia at a South African university
(South African Dental Association, 2018)The expanding scope of practice of oral hygienists require universities to offer courses that would enhance their skills. Aim and objectives: To determine the self-perceived competence of oral hygienists to deliver local ...