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Prevalence and distribution of HPV infection and subtypes in oral squamous cell carcinoma in Africa: A systematic review protocol
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2021)
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is an established
risk factor for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma,
regardless of a history of other known risk factors such as
alcohol and tobacco. While cases of HPV-related oral ...
Scandcleft randomized trials of primary surgery for unilateral cleft lip and palate: dental anomalies in 8-year olds
(European Journal of Orthodontics, 2020)
Background: Children born with unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) are reported to display several
dental anomalies including agenesis, supernumeraries, as well as variations in dental size, shape,
and path of eruption. ...
Scandcleft randomized trials of primary surgery for unilateral cleft lip and palate: maxillary growth at eight years of age
(European Journal of Orthodontics, 2022)
Objectives: To assess differences in craniofacial growth at 8 years of age according to the different
protocols for primary cleft surgery in the Scandcleft project.
Design and setting: Prospective, randomized, controlled ...
Descriptive epidemiology of salivary gland neoplasms in Nigeria: An AOPRC multicenter tertiary hospital study
(Wiley, 2018)
Objectives
Accurate diagnosis of salivary gland neoplasms (SGN) in many centers in Africa is limited by poor diagnostic resources and ancillary services. Hence, we have carried out a multicenter epidemiological study to ...
Ion release of chitosan and nanodiamond modified glass ionomer restorative cements
(UWC, 2019)
Purpose: Ion release from glass ionomer restorative cements (GICs) plays an important role in GICs. The ion release from chitosan and nanodiamond-modified glass ionomers was assessed. Materials and methods: Three GICs (Fuji ...
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and its drivers among dental students at University of the Western Cape, South Africa
(Health SA Gesondheid, 2022)
Background: Vaccine hesitancy has seen an uprising over the decades, even though there have been many advances regarding vaccine-preventable diseases. Of late, vaccine hesitancy has resurged towards the coronavirus disease ...
Development of a competency-based clinical assessment instrument for exit level oral hygiene students at the University of Western Cape
(BMC, 2022)
Seminal to the process of a health sciences curriculum evaluation is the periodic review of clinical assessment
instruments that measure competency. An assessment of quality is facilitated by using a well-structured, ...
Prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition amongst 12-year-olds in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(BMC, 2022)
Dental caries (DC) is highly prevalent condition affecting mostly young children. There has been no
systematic review done on the prevalence of DC amongst 12-year -olds in Africa. Although some African countries
have ...
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 ...
In vitro analysis of techniques that alter the surface hardness of a glass ionomer restorative material
(Original research, 2019)
Glass ionomer cement as restorative materials are advantageous in pediatric restorative dentistry. The main advantages of GIC include
fluoride release up to 50 μg/cm and a chemical adhesion to the tooth structure