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Teledentistry from research to practice: a tale of nineteen countries
Aim The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated teledentistry research with great interest reflected in the increasing number of publications. In many …
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Case report: a giant cell-rich gnathic bone lesion in a child with pycnodysostosis
Pycnodysostosis is a skeletal dysplasia characterized by short stature, generalized osteosclerosis, acro-osteolysis, and recognizable facial features. Oral manifestations are commonly …
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Gender differences in dentistry and oral sciences research productivity by researchers in Nigeria
Background The aim of the study was to assess gender differences in the productivity, impact, collaboration pattern and author position …
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Editorial: Dentistry and oral health in Africa
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The proposed need for integrated maternal and child oral health policy: A case of South Africa
The high oral disease burden among children in South Africa, specifically early childhood caries, has received scant attention despite the …
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Dental caries and associated factors among diabetic and nondiabetic adult patients attending Bichena Primary Hospital’s Outpatient Department
Purpose Dental caries is a significant public health issue affecting both the diabetic and nondiabetic populations. However, the problem and …
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The genetic determinants of oral diseases in Africa: The gaps should be filled
. This problem is becoming more prominent in the rapidly growing populations of Africa. It is well documented that Africa …
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The challenge of unidentified decedents in Africa: The need for training and research in forensic odontology to strengthen a multidisciplinary approach
Introduction: The management of unidentified decedents suspected to be undocumented migrants is a growing humanitarian crisis in Africa. Identification of …
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“Oral health as an important milieu for social and mental health”: Perspectives of adolescents emerging from a qualitative study
Background: Recent evidence showed that the prevalence of oral diseases is still high among adolescents in many developing countries, including …
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Factors Associated With Oral Cancer Adverse Outcome at the Rwanda Military Hospital, a Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study
Oral cancer (OC) is one of the most common cancers that remain global public health concerns in low- and middle-income …
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Association Between Dietary Fluoride and Calcium Intake of School-Age Children With Symptoms of Dental and Skeletal Fluorosis in Halaba, Southern Ethiopia
Background: In the Ethiopian Rift Valley, ways to reduce the fluoride (F) burden from drinking water have been unsuccessful. Calcium …
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Prevalence of Denture-Related Stomatitis in Edentulous Patients at a Tertiary Dental Teaching Hospital
Oral mucosal lesions can be uncomfortable and can result in a poorer oral health related quality of life. This can …
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Oral Health Policies to Tackle the Burden of Early Childhood Caries: A Review of 14 Countries/Regions
Aim:Early childhood caries (ECC) has significant public health implications but has received inadequate global attention. There is limited information regarding …
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Changes in Oral Health Policies and Guidelines During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The aim of this study was to describe the changes in oral health policies and guidelines in response to the …
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Infection Control Practices Among Private Practicing Dentists in Nairobi During the Pre-coronavirus Disease 2019 Period
Background: Cross-infection control is a dynamic field that requires frequent updates due to emerging diseases, advancement in technology, and scientific …
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Streptococcus mutans Growth and Resultant Material Surface Roughness on Modified Glass Ionomers
The present study investigate the optical density of Streptococcus Mutans (S. mutans) at 450 nm (OD450 nm) as well as …