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    Exploring the barriers to optimal implementation of monitoring and evaluation of school oral health programmes amongst oral health professionals, within a Sub-District of the Cape Metropole
    (University of the Western Cape, 2025) Martin, Tamsyn Leigh
    Dental caries is a major Public Health concern among school children worldwide, with a prevalence of 90% in South Africa. Untreated caries can result in pain, infection, and absenteeism, adversely affecting academic performance in school children. In response, South African education and health departments have implemented comprehensive policies for oral health prevention. Although Public Oral Hygienists are essential in providing oral health preventative services, the effectiveness of these programmes are often diminished by insufficient Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) both globally and in South Africa. Aim This research study aimed to explore barriers which hinder the optimal implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation of School Oral Health Programmes amongst Oral Health Professionals, within a Sub-District of the Cape Metropole .