Publications

Below, please find a list of all scientific publications by the Oral- and Maxillofacial team in Dar es Salaam, in collaboration with colleagues from Nairobi, Kenia, and from the Radboud University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands. Research is important to improve the treatment of the local diseases under conditions that are quite different from those seen in the Western World.

Da Silva, Y. S., Sohal, K. S., Stoelinga, P. J., & Grillo, R. (2022). A meta-analysis on the presentation of Unicystic Ameloblastoma in the jaws and the consequences for their treatment. Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 123(5):e433-e438. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jormas.2022.01.004

Hamza, O. J., Matee, M. I., Moshi, M. J., Simon, E. N., Mugusi, F., Mikx, F. H., Helderman, W., Rijs, A. J., van der Ven, A. J., & Verweij, P. E. (2008). Species distribution and in vitro antifungal susceptibility of oral yeast isolates from Tanzanian HIV-infected patients with primary and recurrent oropharyngeal candidiasis. BMC Microbiology, 8(1), 135. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2180-8-135

Hamza, O. J., Matee, M. I., Simon, E. N., Kikwilu, E., Moshi, M. J., Mugusi, F., Mikx, F. H., Verweij, P. E., & van der Ven, A. J. (2006). Oral manifestations of HIV infection in children and adults receiving highly active anti-retroviral therapy [HAART] in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. BMC Oral Health, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6831-6-12

Hamza, O., Matee, M., Brüggemann, R., Moshi, M., Simon, E., Mugusi, F., Mikx, F., van der Lee, H., Verweij, P., & van der Ven, A. (2008). Single‐Dose Fluconazole versus Standard 2‐Week Therapy for Oropharyngeal Candidiasis in HIV‐Infected Patients: A Randomized, Double‐Blind, Double‐Dummy Trial. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 47(10), 1270–1276. https://doi.org/10.1086/592578

Koyio, L. N., Kikwilu, E., Mulder, J., & Frencken, J. E. (2012). Attitudes, subjective norms, and intention to perform routine oral examination for oropharyngeal candidiasis as perceived by primary health-care providers in Nairobi Province. Journal of Public Health Dentistry, 73(2), 127–134. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-7325.2012.00353.x

Koyio, L. N., Sanden, W. J. M. V. D., Dimba, E., Mulder, J., Creugers, N. H. J., Merkx, M. A. W., van der Ven, A., & Frencken, J. E. (2014). Oral Health Training Programs for Community and Professional Health Care Workers in Nairobi East District Increases Identification of HIV-Infected Patients. PLoS ONE, 9(3), e90927. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0090927

Koyio, L. N., van der Sanden, W. J., Dimba, E. O., Mulder, J., van der Ven, A. J., Merkx, M. A., & Frencken, J. E. (2014). Knowledge of Nairobi East District Community Health Workers concerning HIV-related orofacial lesions and other common oral lesions. BMC Public Health, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-14-1066

Koyio, L. N., Van der Sanden, W. J. J., Van der Ven, A., Creugers, N., Merkx, M. A., & Frencken, J. E. (2012). Effect of education of primary health care workers on HIV-related oral lesions in Nairobi East district. Journal of Public Health Research, 1(2), 20. https://doi.org/10.4081/jphr.2012.e20

Koyio, L. N., Van der Sanden, W. J., Van der Ven, A., Mulder, J., Creugers, N. H., Merkx, M. A., & Frencken, J. E. (2013). A community-based oral health promotion model for HIV patients in Nairobi, East District in Kenya: a study protocol. Journal of Public Health Research, 2(1), 5. https://doi.org/10.4081/jphr.2013.e5

Masanja, M., Kayanyama, B., & Simon, E. (2004). Salivary gland tumours in Tanzania. East African Medical Journal, 80(8). https://doi.org/10.4314/eamj.v80i8.8736

Matee, M., Simon, E., & Lembariti, B. (2006). Patients’ satisfaction with dental care provided by public dental clinics in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. East African Medical Journal, 83(4). https://doi.org/10.4314/eamj.v83i4.9423

Nyerere, J. W., Matee, M. I., & Simon, E. N. (2006). Emergency pulpotomy in relieving acute dental pain among Tanzanian patients. BMC Oral Health, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6831-6-1

Schaftenaar, E., Bastiaens, G., Simon, E., & Merkx, M. (2010). Presentation and management of maxillofacial trauma in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. East African Medical Journal, 86(6). https://doi.org/10.4314/eamj.v86i6.64455

Shubi, F. M., Hamza, O. J., Kalyanyama, B. M., & Simon, E. N. (2008). Human bite injuries in the oro-facial region at the Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania. BMC Oral Health, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6831-8-12

Simon, E., Matee, M., & Scheutz, F. (2009). Oral health status of handicapped primary school pupils in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. East African Medical Journal, 85(3). https://doi.org/10.4314/eamj.v85i3.47899

Simon, E., Merkx, M., Kalyanyama, B., Shubi, F., & Stoelinga, P. (2005). Evaluation Of Quality Of Life Among Patients After Extirpation Of Mandibular Ameloblastoma. East African Medical Journal, 82(6). https://doi.org/10.4314/eamj.v82i6.9304

Simon, E., Merkx, M., Kalyanyama, B., Shubi, F., & Stoelinga, P. (2013). Immediate reconstruction of the mandible after resection for aggressive odontogenic tumours: a cohort study. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 42(1), 106–112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2012.07.010

Simon, E., Merkx, M., Shubi, F., Kalyanyama, B., & Stoelinga, P. (2006). Reconstruction of the mandible after ablative surgery for the treatment of aggressive, benign odontogenic tumours in Tanzania: a preliminary study. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 35(5), 421–426. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2005.10.009

Simon, E. N., Merkx, M. A., Vuhahula, E., Ngassapa, D., & Stoelinga, P. J. (2004). Odontogenic myxoma: a clinicopathological study of 33 cases. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 33(4), 333–337. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2003.12.004

Simon, E. N., Merkx, M. A., Vuhahula, E., Ngassapa, D., & Stoelinga, P. J. (2005). A 4-year prospective study on epidemiology and clinicopathological presentation of odontogenic tumors in Tanzania. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology, 99(5), 598–602. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tripleo.2004.10.004

Simon, E. N., Stoelinga PJ, P. J., Vuhahula, E., & Ngassapa, D. (2002). Odontogenic tumours and tumour-like lesions in Tanzania. East African Medical Journal, 79(1), 3–7. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12380862/

Simon, E. N., W Stoelinga, P. J., M Kalyanyama, B., M Shubi, F., Owibingire, S. S., & W Merkx, M. A. (2020). Tongue Function after Ablative Surgery of the Symphyseal Region of the Mandible for the Treatment of Ameloblastomas in Tanzanian Patients. Dental Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research, 1–4. https://doi.org/10.31487/j.dobcr.2020.04.07

Simon, E., Shubi, F., Kalyanyama, B., Merkx, M., & Stoelinga, P. (2011). Management of ameloblastomas in Africa. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 40(10), 1016. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2011.07.880

Sohal, K. S., Simon, E. N., Sohal, K. S., Mwalutambi, S., & Owibingire, S. S. (2020). A Prospective Study on Odontogenic Tumors Among Patients Attending Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Oral Rehabilitation and Dentistry, 3, 2–6. https://doi.org/10.31487/j.ord.2020.01.02