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Development of the oral, mental, and sexual reproductive health assessment tool for adolescents in Nigeria
Background: Adolescence is a critical developmental stage where oral, mental, and sexual and reproductive health are closely interconnected. However, these …
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Association between early childhood caries and parental educational status among children in Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Background Parental educational status is a known risk factor for early childhood caries (ECC). This study explores the association between …
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Gingivitis in children and adolescents: epidemiological overview and associated factors—A narrative review
Background: Gingivitis is the most prevalent periodontal disease in children and adolescents. Although reversible, its high prevalence highlights a significant …
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Jẹdíjẹdí, free sugar consumption and early childhood caries experience in Ile-Ife, Nigeria: a cultural dimension to dental caries risk
Background Jẹ̀díjẹ̀dí is a Yoruba ethnomedical gastrointestinal phenomenon associated with reduced refined carbohydrate consumption. This study assessed the associations between …
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A scoping review of school-based oral health interventions among adolescents in Nigeria
Background: This scoping review aimed to map school-based oral health interventions for adolescents in Nigeria and to identify gaps that …
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Correction: Feasibility and preliminary findings of a bacterial diversity study in periodontitis: a pilot investigation from the Western Cape
Introduction: Periodontitis is a significant health challenge caused by a complex interaction between bacterial infection, host immune response, and environmental …
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Integrating oral health into primary healthcare: lessons from project OHE-NCHeW (oral health education for nurses and community health workers) in Nigeria
Introduction: Oral health disparities in Nigeria highlight the need to integrate basic oral health into Primary Health Care (PHC). Project …
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The effect of the modified basic package of oral care on adolescent dental caries status in Zambia; a cluster randomized trial
Background: The Basic Package of Oral Care (BPOC) was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) in order to improve …
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Untreated early childhood caries is a potential disability: policy and programme implications for Africa
Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a significant oral health condition that impacts children globally. This manuscript's main objective is to …
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Access to adolescent-responsive oral, mental, sexual, and reproductive healthcare services in Africa through dental clinics
In many healthcare systems, oral healthcare is provided separately from other clinical services. For 10-19-year-old adolescents in particular, this separation …
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Feasibility and preliminary findings of a bacterial diversity study in periodontitis: a pilot investigation from the Western Cape
Introduction Periodontitis is a significant health challenge caused by a complex interaction between bacterial infection, host immune response, and environmental …
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Cultural practices, oral health service utilisation and oral health policy and guidelines development in Africa: insights from the yorùbá ethnic group
Cultural beliefs and practices influence oral health behaviors in Africa, where traditions around health are deeply woven into daily life …
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Resources for oral health in Africa
Oral health in Africa is often overlooked despite its substantial impact on overall health and well-being. Currently, Africa has a …
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Editorial: Women in oral health promotion
Editorial on the Research Topic Women in oral health promotionResearch productivity serves as a crucial indicator of intellectual wealth and …
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Comparing cytocompatibility of two fluoride-containing solutions and two resin-based restorative materials—a pilot study
Background: Cytocompatibility should always be considered, especially if the surface of treated carious lesions is close to soft tissue or …
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A pilot study on the global practice of informed consent in paediatric dentistry
Background: Conducting oral treatment early in the disease course, is encouraged for better health outcomes. Obtaining informed consent is an …
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Penetration of SDF and AgF from the infected dentine towards the unaffected tooth structure
Background The use of SEM-EDS line scan analysis to evaluate the movement of ions from dental materials towards the tooth …
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Child dental neglect and legal protections: a compendium of briefs from policy reviews in 26 countries and a special administrative region of China
Background: Child neglect is a public health, human rights, and social problem, with potentially devastating and costly consequences. The aim …
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Case report: Enamel renal syndrome: a case series from sub-Saharan Africa
Enamel Renal Syndrome (ERS) (OMIM # 204690) is a rare genetic condition characterised by hypoplastic amelogenesis imperfecta, failed tooth eruption, …
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Teaching and placement of dental amalgam restorations at South African dental schools
Introduction: This paper set out to investigate the relationship between teaching and clinical practice of direct posterior restoration placement at …