Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent) (Diagnostics and Radiology)
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Item 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 DentistryThis 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.Item Oral cancer knowledge, attitudes and practices among dentists in Khartoum State, Sudan(University of the Western Cape, 2014) Ahmed, Nada Hassan Mohamed; Naidoo, SudeshniThe aim of the present study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of dentists related to oral cancer prevention and early detection in public dental clinics in Khartoum State, SudanItem 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 DentistryDental 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.