Dr. Azodo Clement Chinedu

Associate Professor
University of Benin, Nigeria

Highest Degree
FMCDS in Periodontology from National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Nigeria

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Biography

Dr. Azodo Clement Chinedu is currently working as Associate Professor/ Consultant Periodontologist at Department of Periodontics, University of Benin/University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. He has completed his FMCDS in Periodontics from National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Nigeria. His main area of interest related to Biomedical Sciences, and Periodontology. His area of expertise includes Periodontology, Physiology, Health Service Research. He has published 150 research articles in journals contributed as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
Periodontology
Dentistry Occupational Health
Physiology
Oral Health Epidemiology

Selected Publications

  1. Odai, E. D., C. C. Azodo and K. G. Chhabra, 2019. Disaster Management: Knowledge, Attitude, Behavior, Willingness, and Preparedness among Nigerian Dentists. Prehosp. Disaster. Med., 34: 132-136.
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  2. Azodo, C. and P. Ojehanon, 2016. Pattern of surgical periodontal treatment in a Nigerian teaching hospital: a 37 month review. J. Oral Res. Rev., 8: 16-19.
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  3. Oboro-Onuora, H.O., M.A. Sede, C.C. Azodo and O.I. Onuora, 2015. Periapical infection masquerading as a nasal pustule. Ann. Med. Health Sci. Res., 3: 38-40.
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  4. Oboro, H.O., C.C. Azodo and M.A. Sede, 2015. Perception of HIV/AIDS among preclinical dental students. J. Preven. Med. Hyg., 51: 164-169.
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  5. Ehizele, A.O., C.C. Azodo, E.B. Ezeja and O. Ehigiator, 2015. Nigerian dental students? compliance with the 4As approach to tobacco cessation. J. Preven. Med. Hyg., 52: 12-16.
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  6. Chukwumah, N.M., C.C. Azodo and E.V. Orikpete, 2015. Analysis of tooth mortality among nigerian children in a tertiary hospital setting. Annal. Med. Health Sci. Res., 4: 345-349.
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  7. Azodo, C.C., and A.O. Umoh, 2015. Periodontal Disease Awareness and Knowledge among Nigerian Primary School Teachers. Ann. Med. Health Sci. Res., 5: 340-347.
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  8. Azodo, C.C., M.A. Omili and P.A. Akeredolu, 2015. Nigerian dental technology students and human immunodeficiency virus infection: Knowledge, misconceptions and willingness to care. Ann. Med. Health Sci. Res., 4: 330-335.
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  9. Azodo, C.C. and E.B. Ezeja, 2015. Work-related ocular events among Nigerian dental surgeons. Annal. Occup. Environ. Med., Vol. 27 10.1186/s40557-015-0060-5.
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  10. Azodo, C.C. and E. B. Ezeja, 2015. Work-related ocular events among Nigerian dental surgeons. Ann. Occup. and Environ. Med., 27: 10-10.
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  11. Azodo, C.C. and A.O. Umoh, 2015. Herpes labialis among dental healthcare providers in Nigeria. Indian J. Dent., 6: 116-120.
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  12. Azodo, C.C. and A.C. Ogbomo, 2015. Self evaluated dental appearance satisfaction among young adult. Ann. Med. Health Sci. Res., 4: 604-607.

  13. Azodo, C. C. and A.M. Agbor, 2015. Gingival health and oral hygiene practices of school children in the North West Region of Cameroon. BMC Res. Notes, 8: ---.
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  14. Abid, A., F. Maatouk, L. Berrezouga, C. Azodo, O. Uti, H. El-Shamy and A. Oginni, 2015. Prevalence and Severity of Oral Diseases in the Africa and Middle East Region. Adv. Dent. Res., 27: 10-17.
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  15. Osaghae, I.P. and C.C. Azodo, 2014. Analysis of split tooth as an unstudied reason for tooth extraction. BMC., Vol. 7 10.1186/1756-0500-7-630.
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  16. Obarisiagbon, A., C. Azodo, J. Omoaregba and B. James, 2014. Do stages of dentistry training affect anxiety provoking situations? Ann. Med. Health Sci. Res., 4: 869-874.
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  17. Azodo, C.C., J.O. Omoaregba, B.O. James and A. Obarisiagbon, 2014. Do stages of dentistry training affect anxiety provoking situations? Ann. Med. Health Sci. Res., 4: 869-874.
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  18. Azodo, C.C. and P.I. Ojehanon, 2014. Antibiotics prescription in Nigerian dental healthcare services. Trop. Dental J., 37: 34-42.
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  19. Azodo, C.C. and M. Omili, 2014. Tobacco use, alcohol consumption and self-rated oral health among Nigerian prison officials. Int. J. Preven. Med., 5: 1364-1371.
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  20. Azodo, C.C. and E.B. Ezeja, 2014. Ocular health practices by dental surgeons in Southern Nigeria. BMC., Vol. 14. 10.1186/1472-6831-14-115.
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  21. Akinboboye, B., C. Azodo and M. Soroye, 2014. Partial edentulism and unmet prosthetic needs amongst young adult Nigeria. Odontostomatol. Trop., 37: 47-52.

  22. Agbor, A.M., A.C. Chinedu, B. Ebot-Tabi and S. Naidoo, 2014. Dentofacial injuries in commercial motorcycle accidents in Cameroon: Pattern and cost implication of care. Afr. Health Sci., 14: 77-82.
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  23. Agbor, A.M., A.C. Chinedu, B. Ebot-Tabi and S. Naidoo, 2014. Dentofacial injuries in commercial motorcycle accidents in Cameroon: Pattern and cost implication of care. Afr. H. Sci. 14: 77-82.
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  24. Umoh, A.O. and C.C. Azodo, 2013. Association between periodontal status, oral hygiene status and tooth wear among adult male population in Benin City, Nigeria. Ann. Med. Health Sci. Res., 3: 149-154.

  25. Sede, M.A., O. Audu and C.C. Azodo, 2013. Stem cells in dentistry: knowledge and attitude of Nigerian dentists. BMC Oral Health, 10.1186/1472-6831-13-27.
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  26. Osazuwa-Peters, N., A. Obarisiagbon, C. Azodo, A. Ehizele and O. Obuekwe, 2013. Occupational exposure to sharp injuries among medical and dental house officers in Nigeria. Int. J. Occup. Med. Environ. Health, 26: 283-290.
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  27. Azodo, C.C., E.B. Ezeja, A.O. Ehizele and O. Ehigiator, 2013. Oral assessment and nursing interventions among nigerian nurses-knowledge, practices and educational needs. Ethiopian J. Health Sci., 23: 265-270.
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  28. Azodo, C.C., A.O. Ehizele, I. Uche and P. Erhabor, 2013. Hepatitis-B vaccination status among dental surgeons in Benin City, Nigeria. Ann. Med. Health Sci. Res., 2: 24-28.
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  29. Azodo, C.C., A.O. Ehizele, A. Umoh and R. Okechukwu, 2013. Nigerian dental therapy students' knowledge, attitude, and willingness to care for patients with HIV. J. Dental Educ., 77: 793-800.
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  30. Azodo, C.C. and O. Osazuwa, 2013. Dental conditions among competitive university athletes in Nigeria. Trop. Dental J., 36: 34-42.

  31. Azodo, C.C. and O. Ololo, 2013. Toothache among dental patients attending a Nigerian secondary healthcare setting. Stomatologija, 15: 135-140.
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  32. Azodo, C.C. and E.B. Ezeja, 2013. Occupational stress among dental house officers and students in a tertiary healthcare centre. Trop. Dental J., 36: 31-37.
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  33. Agbor, M.A., C.C. Azodo and T.S.M. Tefouet, 2013. Smokeless tobacco use, tooth loss and oral health issues among adults in Cameroon. Afr. Health Sci., 13: 785-790.
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  34. Adeghe, H.A., O. Ehigiator, C.C. Azodo and A.O. Ehizele, 2013. Nigerian clinical level medical students knowledge of dental specialty. Ann. Med. health Sci. Res., 2: 157-160.
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  35. Osazuwa‐Peters, N., C.C. Azodo and O.N. Obuekwe, 2012. Occupational health issues of oral health care workers in Edo State, Nigeria. Int. Dental J., 62: 117-121.
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  36. Ehizele, A.O., C.C. Azodo, P.I. Ojehanon, O. Akhionbare, A.O. Umoh and H.A. Adeghe, 2012. Prevalence of tobacco use among dental patients and their knowledge of its health effects. Nigerian J. Clin. Pract., 15: 270-275.
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  37. Azodo, C.C., N.M. Chukwumah and E.B. Ezeja, 2012. Dentoalveolar abscess among children attending a dental clinic in Nigeria. Trop. Dental J., 35: 41-46.
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  38. Azodo, C.C., E.B. Ezeja, J.O. Omoaregba and B.O. James, 2012. Oral health of psychiatric patients: The nurses perspective. Int. J. Dental Hyg., 10: 245-249.
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  39. Azodo, C.C., A.C. Ogbomo and M.A. Agbor, 2012. Tooth bleaching and young adults in Nigeria: knowledge, experiences and intention. Trop. Dental J., 35: 47-54.
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  40. Azodo, C.C. and P.I. Ojehanon, 2012. Does any relationship exist between self reported gingival bleeding, oral health perception, practices and concerns?. J. Nigeria Med. Assoc., 53: 161-165.
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  41. Azodo, C.C., O. Ehigiator and E.E. Ehikhamenor 2011. Self-Medication with Antibiotics among Nigerian Dental Students. Tanz. Dent. J. 10.4314/tdj.v16i2.69869.
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  42. Azodo, C.C., M.I. Onyeagba and C.D. Odai, 2011. Does concern about halitosis influence individual's oral hygiene practices? Niger Med. J., 52: 254-259.
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  43. Azodo, C.C., E.B. Ezeja and E.E. Ehikhamenor, 2011. Occupational violence against dental professionals in Southern Nigeria. Afr. Health Sci., 11: 486-492.
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  44. Azodo, C.C., C.D. Odai, N. Osazuwa‐Peters and O.N. Obuekwe, 2011. A survey of orofacial injuries among basketball players. Int. Dental J., 61: 43-46.
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  45. Azodo, C.C., A. Umoh, H.O. Oboro, A.O. Ehizele and E.B. Ezeja, 2011. Expectations and perceptions of Nigerian patients regarding infectious diseases in dentistry. Trop. Dental J., 34: 27-32.
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  46. Azodo, C.C. and A.C. Amayo, 2011. Dentinal sensitivity among a selected group of young adults in Nigeria. Niger. Med. J., 52: 189-192.
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  47. Agbor, M.A. and C.C. Azodo, 2011. Self medication for oral health problems in Cameroon. Int. Dental J., 61: 204-209.
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  48. Odai, C.D., C.C. Azodo, E.B. Ezeja and O.N. Obuekwe, 2010. Reasons for exodontia in rural Nigerian children. Trop. Dental J., 33: 19-24.
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  49. Azodo, C.C., O. Ehigiator, H.O. Oboro, A.O. Ehizele and A. Umoh et al., 2010. Nigerian dental students' willingness to treat HIV-positive patients. J. Dental Educ., 74: 446-452.

  50. Azodo, C.C., O. Ehigiator and M.A. Ojo, 2010. Occupational risks and hepatitis B vaccination status of dental auxiliaries in Nigeria. Med. Princip. Pract., 19: 364-366.
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  51. Azodo, C.C., A.O. Ehizele, A. Umoh, P.I. Ojehanon, O. Akhionbare, R. Okechukwu and L. Igbinosa, 2010. Tooth brushing, tongue cleaning and snacking behaviour of dental technology and therapist students. Libyan J. Med., Vol. 5 .
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  52. Azodo, C.C., A.O. Ehizele, A. Umoh, P.I. Ojehanon, O. Akhionbare, R. Okechukwu and L. Igbinosa, 2010. Perceived oral health status and treatment needs of dental auxiliaries. Libyan J. Med., Vol. 5 .
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  53. Azodo, C.C., A.O. Ehizele, A. Umoh and G. Ogbebor, 2010. Preventing HIV transmission in Nigeria: Role of the dentists. Malaysian J. Med. Sci., 17: 10-17.
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  54. Odai, C.D., C.C. Azodo, O.M. Braimoh and O.N. Obuekwe 2009. Oral Health Profile of Primary and Post-Primary School Children at a Health Facility in Uselu, Benin-City. Benin J. Postgraduate Med. 11: 34-39.
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  55. Ehikhamenor, E., C. Azodo, E. Chinedu and E. Festus, 2009. Blood screening in a southern Nigeria City: a case study with SAVAN. Traffic Injury Preven., 10: 506-509.
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  56. Edetanlen, B.E., C.C. Azodo, P.E. Egbor and O. Akpata 2009. Autogenous Tooth Transplantation in Adult Orofacial Cleft Deformity: A Case Report. Benin J. Postgraduate Med. 11: 65-69.
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  57. Azodo, C.C., E.B. Ezeja and A.O. Ehizele 2009. Factors Influencing the Selection of Dental Nursing as a Profession. Benin J. Postgraduate Med. 11: 27-36.
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  58. Azodo, C., A. Umoh, E. Ezeja and M. Ukpebor 2007. A Survey of HIV-Related Knowledge and Attitude among Dental Nursing Students in South Western Nigeria. Benin J. Postgraduate Med. 9: 1-12.
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