J Indian Soc Periodontol
January 2014
Objective: To assess the general knowledge of Nigerian dentists on aggressive periodontitis (AgP) and specific knowledge of distinguishing between the clinical features of localized aggressive periodontitis (LAP) and generalized aggressive periodontitis (GAP).
Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional, non-random convenience survey was done on 200 dentists, in three geopolitical zones of Nigeria, using pre-tested, closed question- type questionnaires. Eventually, only 133 questionnaires were analyzed.
Purpose: To determine the prevalence and pattern of dental caries among public primary school children in Lagos State, Nigeria.
Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional survey of pupils in randomly selected public primary schools in Lagos State Nigeria was conducted. Dental examinations were carried out on 2835 children and caries diagnosis was based on the WHO diagnostic criteria (1999).
To describe the self-reported oral health knowledge, attitudes and oral hygiene habits, among pregnant women receiving antenatal care at the Lagos State University teaching Hospital (LASUTH). A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey was conducted at the LASUTH antenatal clinic during the period January - June 2008. Most of the respondents demonstrated a reasonable level of oral health knowledge and positive attitudes towards oral health.
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