Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent) (Diagnostics and Radiology)

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    Comparison of an essential oil mouth rinse and chlorhexidine on 4-day interproximal plaque regrowth
    (University of the Western Cape, 2006) Jarrar, Ahmed Ali.; Stephen, L.X.G.; Faculty of Dentistry
    Dental plaque is the most important etiological factor of periodontal diseases. Mechanical plaque control is the most effective way in preventing periodontal diseases. Chemical plaque control methods (such as mouthrinses) have been recommended to be used because of some drawbacks in the mechanical methods in some areas of the dentition (such as interproximal areas). But are these mouthrinses really effective in those areas? The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Essential Oils mouthrinse (Listerine) on plaque formation in interproximal areas with Chlorhexidine and Sterile water.
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    Knowledge and attitudes of dentists towards evidence-based dentistry in Lagos, Nigeria
    (University of the Western Cape, 2008) Adeoye, Olusola Titilayo; Naidoo, Sudeshni; Faculty of Dentistry
    This was a cross-sectional study done in Lagos, Nigeria on 114 dentists. The aim of the study was to describe the knowledge and attitudes of dentists towards the concept of evidence-based dentistry (EBD). This study also attempted to create an awareness of this concept in the minds of previously uninformed dentists as well as demonstrate its need in continuous professional education via seminars, updates, lectures and short-term courses in Lagos, Nigeria.
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    The prevalence of early childhood caries in the Southern Cape Karoo region
    (University of the Western Cape, 2006) Jacobs, Theodore Konrad; Naidoo, Sudeshni; Faculty of Dentistry
    Dental caries is a huge problem among the previously disadvantaged population. Early childhood caries is a problem with infants. This thesis contained information concerning the parents knowledge about their children's oral health and their own personal details. These children were all in the age group 2-5 years. The study findings suggest that parent and parents-to-be, need to be informed on oral health issues concerning their children. This should not solely be the task of dentists but other health care workers as well.