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The role of primary oral healthcare clinicians in the detection and diagnosis of oral and oropharyngeal cancer in New Zealand

Kennedy-Langley, Donna Therese (Thesis, Master of Community Dentistry, 2017)

Background Oral and oropharyngeal cancer (commonly referred to collectively as oral cancer, or OC) is the sixth most common cancer. Cancer Registry records show that the incidence of OC in New Zealand (NZ) has increased ...
Efficacy of a Mandibular Advancement Appliance on Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children

Idris, Ghassan (Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2017)

Background: Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB) varies from habitual snoring to partial or complete obstruction of the upper airway, and can be found in up to 10% of children. SDB can significantly affect children’s wellbeing, ...
Continuous Measurement of Intraoral pH and Temperature

Choi, Joanne Jung Eun (Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2017)

Dental erosion has been recognised as a major issue in dentistry - with epidemiological studies reporting an increasing prevalence of this condition. Salivary functions are the most significant factors in dental erosion; ...
The influence of orthodontic and orthopaedic therapy on mandibular motion

Quick, Andrew (Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2017)

Orthodontic functional appliances for the correction of Class II malocclusions work by both dental and orthopaedic effects on the mandible. In asymmetrical Class II malocclusions, unilateral appliances can be used to ...
Dental Treatment of Children under GA: a situational analysis

Hunt, Geoffrey Robert (Thesis, Master of Community Dentistry, 2017)

Dental caries is one of the most common childhood diseases and is the cause of poor oral health, and general health, in children. Many of these children are treated successfully in dental clinics with local anaesthesia; ...
The natural history, antecedents, and impact of xerostomia among adults in their thirties

Gowda, Sunitha Haralahalli Muniswami (Thesis, Master of Community Dentistry, 2016)

Aim The aim of this research was to determine the prevalence, natural history, antecedents, associations, and impacts of xerostomia on oral health in a longitudinal cohort of adults in their thirties from the Dunedin ...
From School-Based to Community-Based Oral Health Services for Children – Recent Changes in the Provision of Oral Health Services within the Southern District Health Board

Ahmadi, Rebecca Mary (Thesis, Master of Public Health, 2016)

Introduction: Introduced in 2006, ‘Good Oral Health, For All, For Life’ is New Zealand’s current oral health policy; this outlined the future direction of public dental service delivery in New Zealand. In this document, ...
Comparison of Orofacial Characteristics in Children With and Without Long Term Histories of Snoring- A Pilot Study

Babu, Angel (Thesis, Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, 2016)

Background: Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) is a continuum of breathing problems during sleep that may affect both children and adults. It includes a range of nocturnal breathing abnormalities ranging from primary snoring, ...
The differential regulation of Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription-3 pathway under Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Yakin, Muhammed Ihsan Jameel (Thesis, Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, 2016)

Background Signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT)-3 lies at the convergence point of key pathways involved in many malignancies including oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) ...
Biofilm management with oral probiotics in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances

Benic, Gareth Zlatko (Thesis, Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, 2016)

Introduction: The risk of biofilm formation in orthodontic patients is even higher than the general dental population due to the presence of microniches and increased surface area provided by orthodontic brackets and ...
Engineering 3D constructs of human bone matrix in a mechanically-active environment

Itskovich, Yana (Thesis, Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, 2016)

Background: A biocompatible, osteoconductive and osteoinductive framework for ingrowth of host cells that can mimic the remodelling behaviour of normal bone matrix would be of significant benefit to the tissue engineering ...
Enhancing the efficacy of antimicrobial peptide BM2, against mono-species biofilms, by combining with detergents.

Devi, Arpana Arthi (Thesis, Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, 2016)

Aim To investigate if a detergent regime could enhance the antimicrobial ability of BM2. Method Strains of Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus gordonii, Streptococcus mutans, and Candida albicans were grown from glycerol ...
Lymphangiogenesis in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Chutipongpisit, Kullasit (Thesis, Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, 2016)

Background: Lymphangiogenesis, the formation of new lymphatic vessels, is an essential process in normal growth and development and wound healing. It is also observed in pathological processes including tissue inflammation ...
The efficacy of an antimicrobial peptide-polymer gel preparation on common endodontic pathogens

Aggarwala, Shreya (Thesis, Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, 2016)

Background: Reduction of the microbial load within the root canal system and intraradicular dentine to an acceptable level is crucial for successful endodontic therapy. Mechanical debridement significantly reduces the ...
A novel model for exploring causes and treatments of craniofacial birth defects

Carleton, Catherine (Thesis, Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: Most craniofacial anomalies occur as birth defects and/or postnatal growth disturbances of the cranial base and facial bones. A common craniofacial anomaly is cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P), which is a ...
Alveolar Ridge Preservation in the Sheep Model

Lander, Leonid (Thesis, Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, 2016)

Abstract Post extraction remodelling of the alveolar ridge results in significant reduction in the width of the ridge, which may preclude the placement of dental implants. Alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) procedures have ...
Effect of diode laser irradiation on bacterial viability in an in vivo biofilm formed on a titanium surface

Dawson, James (Thesis, Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, 2016)

Dental implant treatment is a popular option to replace missing teeth; an estimated one in one hundred New Zealand (NZ) adults have a dental implant. In the past 50 years, implants have revolutionised the dental industry, ...
Genetic and environmental factors associated with hypodontia

Al-Ani, Azza Husam (Thesis, Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, 2016)

Introduction: Hypodontia, or tooth agenesis, is the most prevalent craniofacial malformation in humans. It may occur as part of a recognised genetic syndrome or as a non-syndromic isolated trait. Excluding third molars, ...
Investigating resistance mutations in the drug target of triazole drugs

Sagatova, Alia (Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2016)

Fungal infections affect a broad spectrum of the population, including premature babies, the elderly and individuals with a range of disease- or medically-induced comorbidities. Fungal pathogens such as Candida albicans ...
Tooth Preparation - measuring, understand, and reporting tooth preparation and its influence on fracture of all-ceramic crowns.

Tiu, Janine (Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2016)

Tooth preparation for a single complete crown is a fundamental principle in fixed prosthodontics. The geometry of the preparation is clinician-controlled and accepted by the dental community to affect the retention, ...