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Prevalence and characteristics of echocardiographically diagnosed patients with rheumatic heart disease at muhimbili national hospital, Dar-es-salaam.

Luggajo, Paschal .J. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Science, 2009)
Satisfaction with urgent oral care among adult Tanzanians.

Kikwilu, E.N.; Kahabuka, F.K.; Masalu, J.R.; Senkoro, A. (2009)

The aim of this study was to determine patient satisfaction with urgent oral care and to evaluate the association between patient satisfaction and different aspects of such care. A 5-point Likert scale questionnaire on ...
Barriers to the adoption of the ART approach as perceived by dental practitioners in governmental dental clinics, in Tanzania.

Kikwilu, E.N.; Frencken, J.E.; Mulder, J. (2009)

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to determine the magnitude of the barriers to the practice of Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) as perceived by dental practitioners working in pilot dental clinics, and determine the ...
Clinicopathological presentations of oro-facial cystic lesions among patients attending treatment at muhimbili national hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Marcelli, C.M.J. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Science, 2009)

Background Cystic lesions are among the common causes of chronic swellings in the oro- facial region. They have the potential to grow to enormous sizes resulting in gross oro-facial tissues disfigurement and destruction. ...
Prevalence of malocclusion and its relationship with sociodemographic factors, dental caries, and oral hygiene in 12- to 14-year-old Tanzanian schoolchildren

Mtaya, M.; Brudvik, P.; Åstrøm, A.N. (Oxford University Press, 2009)

SUMMARY The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of malocclusion and its association with socio-demographic characteristics, caries experience, and level of oral hygiene in 12- to 14-year-old schoolchildren ...
Dental pain, oral impacts and perceived need for dental treatment in Tanzanian school students: a cross-sectional study

Mashoto, K.O.; Åstrøm, A.N.; David, J.; Masalu, J.R. (BioMed Central, 2009)

Background: Dental caries, dental pain and reported oral problems influence people's oral quality of life and thus their perceived need for dental care. So far there is scant information as to the psychosocial impacts ...
Impact of Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) on the treatment profile in pilot government dental clinics in Tanzania.

Kikwilu, E.N.; Frencken, J.; Mulder, J. (2009)

BACKGROUND: The predominant mode of treatment in government dental clinics in Tanzania has been tooth extraction because the economy could not support the conventional restorative care which depends on expensive equipment, ...
Oral health related behaviors among adult Tanzanians: a national pathfinder survey.

Masalu, J.R.; Kida, I.A.; Kikwilu, E.N.; Kahabuka, F.K.; Senkoro, A.R. (2009)

BACKGROUND: The oral health education programs which have been organised and delivered in Tanzania were not based on a thorough understanding of behaviours which influence oral health. Therefore, evaluation of these ...
Oral health related behaviors among adult Tanzanians: a national pathfinder survey

Masalu, Joyce R; Kikwilu, Emil N; Kahabuka, Febronia A; Senkoro, Ahadieli R; Kida, Irene A (BioMed Central, 2009-09-14)

Background The oral health education programs which have been organised and delivered in Tanzania were not based on a thorough understanding of behaviours which influence oral health. Therefore, evaluation of these programs ...
Dental fluorosis. Impact on quality of life and treatment need among adolescents with dental fluorosis in an endemic area, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania

Roman, F (2010)

Background Dental fluorosis is the hypomineralization of dental enamel caused by chronic ingestion of fluoride during the formative stages of the dental hard tissues. Fluoride in excess of 1.5 mg/L in water is the ...
Root canal morphology of permanent teeth among the native Tanzanians

Madjapa, Habiba.S. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Science, 2010)

Background: The knowledge of root canal morphology of different teeth is important in the success of root canal treatment. Investigations of root canal morphology are conducted in order to determine the number of ...
Temporomandibular joint disorders among patients treated in the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery at Muhimbili national hospital

Mugetta, E.J. (2010)

Background Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJD) are the most common debilitating conditions of the stomatognathic system. Although they exist in the community they are not mentioned in the literature as an ...
Non-surgical root canal treatment at muhimbili national hospital - patient awareness, reasons for provision and outcomes

Rukoma, Augustine Mbehoma (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Science, 2010)
Evaluation of direct coronal Tooth restorations for quality and patient satisfaction in public dental clinics, Dar es salaam Tanzania

Antony, Severine.N. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Science, 2010)

Background Evaluation of quality of restorations provided to Tanzanians has never been done hence standards of the restorations remains unknown. Patient satisfaction with restorations which is an important aspect of ...
salivary gland tumours

Betson, B (muhas, 2010-03-21)

Salivary gland tumours are rare and are either benign or malignant. These
Perception and satisfaction with dental appearance and its association with oral health related quality of life among students at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania

Tumaini, Simon (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Science, 2011)

ABSTRACT Background: Dental esthetics has not been seen to be important in most developing countries and research in this regard is meager. Due to rapid increase in global network the effect of a pleasant appearance is ...
The occurrence, clinico-pathological presentation and management of salivary gland diseases at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es salaam

Betson, Bonny (2011)

ABSTRACT Background: Salivary glands are mainly distributed in the head and neck region, with major ones comprising the paired parotid, submandibular and sublingual salivary glands. The minor salivary glands are situated ...
Prevalence, perceived factors and knowledge on effects of tobacco use on oral health among secondary school students in Dar es salaam

Kabulwa, Msafiri N (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Science, 2011)

ABSTRACT Background: At the time of the conception of this study there was scant information on self reported prevalence, knowledge on detrimental effects on oral health and factors influencing tobacco use among secondary ...
Sugary snacks consumption, caries experience and oral quality of life among urban primary school pupils in Tanga

Sasi, Rajab M (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Science, 2011)

Abstract Background Snacking is the consumption of foods or drinks in between main meals. People snack when they are not hungry enough for a full meal or want to curb their hunger while they wait for a larger meal later ...
Consequences of tooth loss on oral function and need for replacement of missing teeth among patients attending Muhimbili Dental Clinic

Quaker, Andrewleon S (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Science, 2011)

ABSTRACT Background: Tanzanian oral health services constitute mainly of tooth extractions. Consequently, individuals susceptible to dental caries and periodontal diseases will have a substantial number of missing teeth, ...

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