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Differences in functional outcomes for adult patients with prosthodontically-treated and -untreated shortened dental arches : a systematic review
(Public Library of Science, 2014)
This review examined differences in functional outcomes and patient satisfaction when shortened dental arches are left untreated compared to their restoration to complete arch lengths with different prosthodontic interventions. ...
Xenografts and Religious beliefs
(South African Dental Association, 2014)
A 24-year old Hindu female presented with missing central incisors
and grossly decayed lateral incisors. Her options were
varied - to have a fixed partial denture, removable partial denture,
or an implant supported ...
Transcultural and language barriers to patient care
(South African Dental Association, 2014)
Communities are become increasingly multicultural and ethnically
disparate and dentists need to be alert to the diverse
challenges this may bring to their practices. This is particularly
true for South Africa where ...
"Substance and physical abuse: the effects on oral health"
(South African Dental Association, 2014)
Substance abuse is an escalating
health problem. Apart from the serious
consequences experienced by drug
users, such abuse negatively affects
the operational activities of law enforcement
officers, teachers and health ...
Vicarious liability in private and public dental clinics
(South African Dental Association, 2014)
A 25 year-old patient attended the clinic to have four teeth
extracted under conscious sedation. Following a thorough
examination and medical history it was found that she had a
heart murmur. The dentist prescribed an ...
Minor's request for confidentiality
(South African Dental Association, 2014)
Following uncomplicated root canal treatment on a lower
molar tooth, the 14 year old patient presented a few weeks
later, together with her mother, complaining about an ulcer
on her palate. Her mother assumed the lesion ...
Ethical management of patients with hearing impairments
(South African Dental Association, 2014)
Mrs Zuma is a 75 year old patient who has been living
alone for six years since her husband died. Her hearing
has deteriorated over the past few years. She has lost all
her natural teeth and has been wearing upper and ...
"They have different information about what is going on": Emotion in the transition to university
(Routledge, 2014)
Most new students experience school to university transition as challenging.
Students from backgrounds with little or no experience of higher education are
most vulnerable in this transition, and most at risk of academic ...
A review of child abuse and the role of the Dental Team in South Africa
(South African Dental Association, 2014)
Introduction:
Child abuse is a worldwide problem and South Africa is not immune. In Cape Town, violence against children has increased in the last ten years. Children are powerless and cannot protect themselves, and the ...
Sugar leaves a bitter taste
(South African Dental Association, 2014)
The types of foods we eat have become
one of the most important issues
of our time. In South Africa, diseases
related to diet such as heart disease,
high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity
and tooth decay are ...