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Oral Health

Priority Oral Diseases

Cancrum Oris (Noma)

  • Almost forgotten as an oral disease in the western world.

  • Very common in African children.

  • Annual incidence figure 20 cases per 100,000 within vulnerable age group.

  • 90% die without coming in contact with any modern health care except traditional

  • With increasing poverty prevalence likely to increase.

Cancrum Oris

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Oral Manifestation of Hiv / Aids

Pseudomembraneous Candidiasis

Pseudomembraneous Candidiasis

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  • Highest prevalence of infection in Africa.

  • Oral manifestations such as fungal infections, necrotizing gingivitis are widespread.
Oral Cancer  
  • Prevalence on the increase.

  • Annual incidence of 25 cases/100,000 patients above 40 year.

  • Increasing use of tobacco and alcohol contributing factors to increase incidence.

  • Relative survival rates lowest of major cancers. Only half number of persons diagnosed with oral cancer survive 5 years after diagnosis.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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Maxillofacial Trauma  

Cow Horn Injury

Cow Horn Injury

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  • Armed robbery attacks.

  • Road Traffic Accidents.

  • Religious and communal riots.

  • Human and Animal causes