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Local anaesthetics in dentistry: A series
(SADA, 2017)
Failure in local anaesthesia in dentistry is not uncommon
with failure rates ranging approximately between 15% and
30%, especially for the inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB). In
fact of all the nerve blocks which may ...
Insights into the clinical effectiveness of whitening products. Part 2 Dentist-supervised-at-home LED gel bleaching product
(SADA, 2017)
This section of the report is about the success of a
dentist-supervised-at home LED gel tooth whitener,
giving the results of a clinical study. The product (LED
light gel with 44% carbamide peroxide) was applied by
the ...
Towards bioactive containing restorative materials: from design to testing in vitro approach
(Symbiosis, 2015)
In any repair of a tooth with permanent restorative materials,
the interface is always a sensitive region. The appearance of adhesive
materials was a great step forward in dealing with the problems of
this region and ...
Are fissure sealants still relevant as a caries preventive measure?
(South African Dental Association, 2016)
The groundwork for fissure sealants was completed in
1955 and lead to the introduction in 1971 of the Nuva-Seal
Fissure Sealant by L.D Caulk. Since caries predominantly
affects the pits and fissures of the teeth of ...
Biomaterials and designer functional applications in oral cavity
(Nova Science Publishers, 2016-05-10)
Dental biomaterials and natural products represent two growing research fields, revealing that plant¬derived compounds may play a role not only as nutraceuticals in affecting oral health but also in improving physicochemical ...
Maxillo-facial radiology case 143
(South African Dental Association, 2016)
This 30 year old female presented with slight pain and discomfort and intermittent attacks of severe, itching pain in the
third quadrant. The affected jaw is enlarged (Figures. 1&2). What is your diagnosis?
Radiographic exposure during pregnancy
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
A 28 year old woman in her first trimester of pregnancy attends the dental surgery as a new patient. She presents with a periapical abscess on her first molar tooth and expresses concern about the numerous unfilled cavities ...
Ethical responsibilities when using locum tenens
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
Locum tenens is usually a position that is offered when
a practitioner in private practice is going on holiday,
attending a congress, taking study leave or is absent from
practice due to illness or other reason, and therefore ...
Will the new Consumer Protection Act prevent harm to nutritional supplement users?
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2011)
BACKGROUND. There is no clear distinction between the regulation of
food, supplements and medicines in South Africa. Consequently,
grey areas exist in implementing the legislation, particularly in the
supplement industry. ...
Can a new paediatric sub-specialty improve child health in South Africa?
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2012)
Compared with other middle-income countries, child health in
South Africa is in a poor state, and should be addressed by
focusing on the healthcare needs of all children across a system
or region. Paediatricians have had ...