Oral health of institutionalised children in a place of safety in Moshi, Tanzania

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dc.contributor.advisorLouw, A.J.
dc.contributor.authorRao, Sravanam Venkateswara.
dc.contributor.otherFaculty of Dentistry
dc.date.accessioned2013-11-21T17:23:43Z
dc.date.accessioned2024-04-15T13:07:37Z
dc.date.available2009/11/13 09:59
dc.date.available2009/11/13
dc.date.available2013-11-21T17:23:43Z
dc.date.available2024-04-15T13:07:37Z
dc.date.issued2008
dc.descriptionMagister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent)en_US
dc.description.abstractThe aim of the study was to analyze oral health status(dental caries, periodontal conditions, fluorosis and malocclusion) of institutionalised children at Amani and Mkombozi street children homes in Moshi town, Tanzania. 100 street children participated. A cross sectional survey of street children between 12-18 years was carried out based on WHO guidelines. Self administered questionnaires were used to collect information from the caregivers.The findings indicate clear need to improve oral hygiene among these children.en_US
dc.description.countrySouth Africa
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10566/10879
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of the Western Capeen_US
dc.rights.holderUniversity of the Western Capeen_US
dc.subjectOral Healthen_US
dc.subjectDentistryen_US
dc.titleOral health of institutionalised children in a place of safety in Moshi, Tanzaniaen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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