Editorial ……………………………………………………………………….. 1

Oral Health in the African Region: Progress and perspectives of the Regional Strategy
Charlotte Faty Ndiaye …………………………………………….. 2

The Effectiveness of Psychometric Schedules In Measuring Dental Fear Treatment Outcome In Children
M. O. Folayan, E. E. Idehen …………...... 10

Ludwig’s Angina: An Analysis of Sixteen Cases in a Suburban Nigerian Tertiary Facility.
V. Ugboko, K. Ndukwe, F. Oginni ……………………… 16

Management of Dental Waste by Practitioners in Nairobi, Kenya.
L.A. Osamong, L. W. Gathece, B. K. Kisumbi, R. J. Mutave …………………… 24

Torus Palatinus and Torus Mandibularis in a Nigerian Population
J.O. Agbaje, M.O.Arowojolu, B. Kolude, J.O. Lawoyin ……………………….... 30

Aglossia-adactylia Sequence and Moebius Syndrome Involvement
Ali Al Kaissi, Hatem Safi, Maher Ben Ghachem, Lotfi Hendaoui, Farid Ben Chehida…………………... 37

Perception of Orthodontic Treatment Need: Opinion Comparisons of Patients, Parents and Orthodontists
O.D. Otuyemi, K.A. Kolawole ………………… 42

IADR News in Pictures………………………………………………………... 52

Subscription Information………………………………………………………. 53

Information and guidelines for contributors…………………………………… 54