ABSTRACT Infact, the aim of this study is to create awareness on the Halitosis among students in SICHST Makarfi Local Government Area, Kaduna State. Halitosis or most commonly bad breath are terms used to describe noticeably unpleasant odor exhaled in breathing. Halitosis is a condition affecting both male and female in all ages, Halitosis can... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This study was conducted to isolate and characterize the oral microbes found in periodontal disease patients at dental clinic of Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu between March to October 2017. The tests carried out was done using blood agar, Mac conkey agar and gram staining technique in which the result showed... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Infact, the aim of this study is to create awareness on the Halitosis among students in SICHST Makarfi Local Government Area, Kaduna State. Halitosis or most commonly bad breath are terms used to describe noticeably unpleasant odor exhaled in breathing. Halitosis is a condition affecting both male and female in all ages, Halitosis can... Continue Reading
Objective: To determine the impact of operator knowledge and skills in the Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) approach on the number of rendered tooth extractions and restorations in the Sedibeng district oral health service. Methods: All dentists (3) and dental therapists (4) employed on full time basis in Sedibeng were trained in... Continue Reading
Zonkizizwe (Zulu; Eng: All Nations) is one of many informal settlements located South East of Johannesburg. Zonkizizwe has been founded in 1989. Today, it has an estimated population of 150 000 people. The majority of its residents are Zulu speaking people who migrated from KwaZulu/Natal to the metropolitan area of Johannesburg. The main... Continue Reading
There is good evidence that supports the use of sugarless dental chewing gum, containing Xylitol and/or Sorbitol, for caries reduction, particularly on the occlusal tooth surface. Gum chewing varied between 2-7x daily after meals for 5-20 min. There seemed to be no difference between Xylitol-, Sorbitol and Xylitol/Sorbitol Chewing Gum. Two... Continue Reading
597 articles were reviewed, 426 did not comply with the exclusion criteria and were rejected. 171 articles were accepted as evidence. The results show an emerging evidence base for CAMBRA in support for the viability of assessing the risk factors: Saliva flow; Salivary counts of S. mutans and Lactobacilli; Frequency of fermentable... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The study investigated into determinations of family planning utilization among women of reproductive age between 15 – 49year in Bududa district in Eastern Uganda. Five objectives and six research questions were used to guide the study. The researcher carried out a retrospective descriptive study. Review or study of the available... Continue Reading
Abstract A cross sectional descriptive transverse study was carried out in Nkondo sub-county, Buyende district from February 2014 up to November 2014 aimed at assessing factors contributing to severe acute malnutrition in the under fives in the area so as to develop strategies of improving the welfare health conditions of children. Severe acute... Continue Reading
Table of contents DECLARATION...................................................................................................................... I APPROVAL ............................................................................................................................II... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Pneumonia is still a major contributor of morbidity and mortality, especially among the underfives of sub-Saharan Africa. This, occurring in the backdrop of global reports of prevalence decrease between 2000 and 2015 of more than 22%, is cause for concern. There has to be factors that can be attributed to this non-uniform fall in... Continue Reading
597 articles were reviewed, 426 did not comply with the exclusion criteria and were rejected. 171 articles were accepted as evidence. The results show an emerging evidence base for CAMBRA in support for the viability of assessing the risk factors: Saliva flow; Salivary counts of S. mutans and Lactobacilli; Frequency of fermentable carbohydrate... Continue Reading
There is good evidence that supports the use of sugarless dental chewing gum, containing Xylitol and/or Sorbitol, for caries reduction, particularly on the occlusal tooth surface. Gum chewing varied between 2-7x daily after meals for 5-20 min. There seemed to be no difference between Xylitol-, Sorbitol and Xylitol/Sorbitol Chewing Gum. Two trials... Continue Reading
Zonkizizwe (Zulu; Eng: All Nations) is one of many informal settlements located South East of Johannesburg. Zonkizizwe has been founded in 1989. Today, it has an estimated population of 150 000 people. The majority of its residents are Zulu speaking people who migrated from KwaZulu/Natal to the metropolitan area of Johannesburg. The main... Continue Reading
Objective: To determine the impact of operator knowledge and skills in the Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) approach on the number of rendered tooth extractions and restorations in the Sedibeng district oral health service. Methods: All dentists (3) and dental therapists (4) employedon full time basis in Sedibeng were trained in ART. The... Continue Reading
597 articles were reviewed, 426 did not comply with the exclusion criteria and were rejected. 171 articles were accepted as evidence. The results show an emerging evidence base for CAMBRA in support for the viability of assessing the risk factors: Saliva flow; Salivary counts of S. mutans and Lactobacilli; Frequency of fermentable carbohydrate... Continue Reading
There is good evidence that supports the use of sugarless dental chewing gum, containing Xylitol and/or Sorbitol, for caries reduction, particularly on the occlusal tooth surface. Gum chewing varied between 2-7x daily after meals for 5-20 min. There seemed to be no difference between Xylitol-, Sorbitol and Xylitol/Sorbitol Chewing Gum. Two trials... Continue Reading
Zonkizizwe (Zulu; Eng: All Nations) is one of many informal settlements located South East of Johannesburg. Zonkizizwe has been founded in 1989. Today, it has an estimated population of 150 000 people. The majority of its residents are Zulu speaking people who migrated from KwaZulu/Natal to the metropolitan area of Johannesburg. The main... Continue Reading
Objective: To determine the impact of operator knowledge and skills in the Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) approach on the number of rendered tooth extractions and restorations in the Sedibeng district oral health service. Methods: All dentists (3) and dental therapists (4) employedon full time basis in Sedibeng were trained in ART. The... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This study was conducted to isolate and characterize the oral microbes found in periodontal disease patients at dental clinic of Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu between March to October 2017. The tests carried out was done using blood agar, Mac conkey agar and gram staining technique in which the result showed... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Infact, the aim of this study is to create awareness on the Halitosis among students in SICHST Makarfi Local Government Area, Kaduna State. Halitosis or most commonly bad breath are terms used to describe noticeably unpleasant odor exhaled in breathing. Halitosis is a condition affecting both male and female in all ages, Halitosis can... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Infact, the aim of this study is to create awareness on the Halitosis among students in SICHST Makarfi Local Government Area, Kaduna State. Halitosis or most commonly bad breath are terms used to describe noticeably unpleasant odor exhaled in breathing. Halitosis is a condition affecting both male and female in all ages, Halitosis can... Continue Reading