Justina Nnenna Ngwu

A Comparative Analysis of Teeth Exfoliation Patterns in Public and Private Primary Schools in Enugu, Nigeria: Results from a School-based Study

Justina Nnenna Ngwu, Ikechukwu Onyia, Oluchi Ann Olofin, Ezinwanne Blessing Chukwu, Chinonyelum Moneth Ezeh & Ijeoma Frederica Obodoechi · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2025

The exfoliation of primary teeth is a critical process in children's oral development, influenced by genetic, environmental, and socioeconomic factors. This study investigated the differences in teeth exfoliation patterns between children attending public and private primary scho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1246

Antibiogram of Biofilm Forming Oral Streptococci Species Isolated from Dental Caries Patients Visiting Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu Nigeria

Justina Nnenna Ngwu, Henrietta Onyinye Uzoeto, John Emaimo, Chidinma Okorie, Ismaila Danjuma Mohammed, Christiana Inuaesiet Edemekong, Ikemesit Udeme Peter, Chinonyelum Ezeh, Ezinwanne Chukwu, Ethel Ebere Adimora, Samuel Emeka Ani, Boniface Oke, Ikechukwu Benjamin Moses, Emmanuel Amobi Nwakaeze, Jane Ogechi Otu, Chidimma Ruth Chukwunwejim, Roselyn Nneka Egbuna, Bamidele Adunola Ikusika, Patricia Ahuoiza Adagiri & Ifeanyichukwu Romanus Iroha · International Journal of Research and Reports in Dentistry · 2022

Background and Objectives: The potential roles of diverse bacterial communities in oral cavity are influence by biofilm formation which promote colonization and lead to increase severity of dental caries and poor respond to antimicrobial therapy. Information on bacterial biofilm...

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Molecular Detection of Bone Sialoprotein-Binding Protein (bbp) Genes among Clinical Isolates of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from Hospitalized Orthopedic Wound Patients

Ikemesit Udeme Peter, Nwankwo Chinenye Emelda, Ezinwanne Blessing Chukwu, Justina Nnenna Ngwu, Henrietta Onyinye Uzoeto, Ezeh Chinonyelum Moneth, Aduaka Oluchukwu Stella, Christiana Inuaesiet Edemekong, Ekuma Perpetua Uzoamaka, Agabus Chidiebube Nwuzo & Ifeanyichukwu Romanus Iroha · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2022

Background and Objectives: Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the bacteria that are frequently encountered in orthopedic practice causing human skeletal infections due to expression of Genes encoding Microbial Surface Components Recognizing Adhesive Matr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2022/v5i2152

Phenotypic Characterization and Antibiogram of Non-Oral Bacteria Isolates from Patients Attending Dental Clinic at Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy Medical Center Enugu

Christiana Inuaesiet Edemekong, Ifeanyichukwu Romanus Iroha, Mandu Daniel Thompson, Ijeoma Onyinye Okolo, Henrietta Onyinye Uzoeto, Justina Nnenna Ngwu, Ismaila Danjuma Mohammed, Ezinwanne Blessing Chukwu, Agabus Chidiebube Nwuzo, Benneth Mark Okike, Sandra Oluchi Okolie & Ikemesit Udeme Peter · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2022

Background and Objectives: Antibiotic-resistance among microbiota found within the oral cavity is a growing concern due to extensive use of antibiotics in dental practice both for therapeutic and prophylactic reasons, but has so far received little attention in recent time. The a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v11i2207