Browsing Faculty of Dentistry by Subject "Adolescents"
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The association of periodontal disease with metabolic control in type 1 diabetic adolescents
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Chronic inflammation of the periodontium is known as periodontal disease. The inflammation can be contained only within gingival connective tissue or can progress, leading to the loss of gingival connective tissue and ... -
The comparison of periodontal health status and metabolic control in diabetic children and adolescents at Tygerberg hospital
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a well-known risk factor for Periodontal disease. Research has established that the prevalence of Periodontal disease is directly related to the glycaemic control of DM in adults and only a few ... -
Orthodontic treatment need and demand in the Upington area of the Northern Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)When considering a person's self-esteem, behavioural patterns and personal interactions, the one feature having the most impact is their physical appearance. In an ideal world, every person should have a fair opportunity ... -
School-based HIV counselling and testing: providing a youth friendly service
(2012)HIV counselling and testing (HCT) is an essential element in the response to the HIV epidemic. Thereare still major gaps in research about the best ways to provide HCT, especially to young people. School-based HCT is a ... -
Self-assessment of oral health status, behaviours and oral health risk factors among adolescents from urban and peri-urban public schools in Maputo City
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)A good oral health self-perception can contribute to improved knowledge of oral health self-care and practice as well as increase the proper use of dental care services. This study evaluated how adolescents from urban ...