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Maxillo-facial radiology case 142
(South African Dental Association, 2016)
A 6-year old boy presented to the hospital with a five- month history of a persistent, draining sore (Figs.1 & 2)) in the
mandible on the left side. It all started when a carious 36 was extracted. Figs. 3, 4, 5 & 6 are ...
The way forward with dental student communication at the University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2016)
Dental students are extensively trained to provide dental treatment to their patients during the undergraduate programme. However, no
or little time is spent on the training of basic communication skills. Embedding a ...
A survey of the opinions of Dentists regarding stem cells in Dentistry
(South African Dental Association, 2016)
Regenerative and stem cell therapy is a new field in dentistry. The opinions of dentists and their acceptance of the
concepts are important in successful clinical implementation of these procedures. To determine the levels ...
Analyzing Complete Denture Occlusal Contacts: Accuracy and Reliability
(Quintessence Publishing, 2016-02)
The aim of this study was to investigate the accuracy and reliability of interpreting occlusal markings made by articulating paper on complete dentures intraorally. Clinical teachers at a training hospital interpreted ...
Dental needs of intellectually disabled children attending six special educational facilities in Cape Town
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2016)
OBJECTIVE. To assess the dental needs of a group of children with intellectual disability (ID) attending six special educational facilities in
Cape Town, South Africa.
METHODS. This was a cross-sectional study based on ...
Osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome in South Africa
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2016)
The osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome (MIM 259770) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder in which bone fragility and frequent
fractures are associated with serious ocular changes. The skeletal manifestations resemble ...
Pyle metaphyseal dysplasia in an African child: Case report and review of the literature
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2016)
Pyle disease (OMIM 265900), also known as metaphyseal dysplasia, is a rare autosomal recessive disorder with no known gene mutation. We
report a case of Pyle disease in a 7-year-old African boy of mixed ancestry who ...
Osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome in South Africa
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2016)
The osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome (MIM 259770) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder in which bone fragility and frequent
fractures are associated with serious ocular changes. The skeletal manifestations resemble ...