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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2017)Background The impact of Early Childhood Caries (ECC) and its treatment on the quality of life (QoL) of family members (especially the parents) has not been explored comprehensively. ECC is highly prevalent in NZ and ... -
(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 ... -
(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, ... -
(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 ... -
(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; ... -
(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 ...
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(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, ...
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(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, ...
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(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 ... -
(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 ... -
(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 ... -
(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 ... -
(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, ...
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(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, ... -
(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 ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2016)IL17 is a pro-inflammatory cytokine with increased gene expression in some cancers. It has been demonstrated to exhibit both pro- and anti-tumour effects. The pro-tumour effects of IL17 are mediated either by inducing the ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2016)This thesis contributes to the understanding of the persistence of gunshot residue (GSR) in tissues during decomposition in a marine environment. The thesis also aims to shed light on the isotope exchange in bone when ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2016)Bloodstain pattern analysis can be critical for criminal investigations by providing information on the events that have occurred. Interactions of liquids (such as water and ink) and fabrics have been well studied and ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2016)Context: The plausibility of a bidirectional link between periodontitis and type 2 diabetes has recently been acknowledged. However, little is known of the relationship between the two conditions at an earlier stage in the ... -
(Thesis, Master of Health Sciences, 2015)Introduction: Traditional tooth brushing techniques, such as the Modified Bass technique, are designed and aimed at the general population without orthodontic appliances. An effective tooth brushing technique for patients ...
