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Managing stress in the dental environment
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
Stress is defined as "an imbalance between a perceived
demand (stressor) and a person's perceived ability to cope
with, or to meet, that demand". It is well known that dentists
are subject to a variety of stress-related ...
Avoiding perverse incentives
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
A general dental practitioner was approached by a friend and colleague, a maxillo-facial surgeon, who had recently taken up rooms near her practice. He offered incentives to her for any surgical referrals she could provide. ...
The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among dentists in KwaZulu - Natal
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
Occupational hazards in dentistry can result in injuries and reduced income if work -time is lost. Injuries include percutaneous insults, inhalation of noxious chemicals, hearing loss and musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). ...