The prevalence of early childhood caries in the Southern Cape Karoo region
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Date
2006
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University of the Western Cape
Abstract
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.
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Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent)
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Dental caries - South Africa, Dental caries, Prevention - South Africa, Teeth, Care and hygiene