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A multi-centre evaluation of oral cancer in Southern and Western Nigeria: an African oral pathology research consortium initiative
(African Field Epidemiology Network, 2017)
INTRODUCTION: Oral cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths among African populations. Lack of standard cancer registries and under-reporting
has inaccurately depicted its magnitude in Nigeria. Development of multi-centre ...
Neutral zone or conventional mandibular complete dentures: a randomised crossover trial comparing oral health-related quality of life
(Wiley, 2017)
There is widespread consensus that the neutral zone (NZ) concept contributes to improved stability for mandibular complete dentures (CDs). However, little is known about its impact on oral health-related quality of life ...
The availability of the basic oral health care package in the Western Cape
(The South African Dental Association, 2017)
The majority of the uninsured population in the Western Cape, estimated at about 4.5 million, are dependent on public dental clinics. Dental caries remains the most common chronic disease world-wide. Caries experience among ...
Insights into the clinical effectiveness of whitening products. Dentist-supervised-at-home bleaching product (Opalescence PF). Whitening of darker teeth in contrast to the effects on relatively whiter teeth
(2017)
This study evaluated the success of the whitening of
darker teeth by comparing the results of a tooth whitening
programme in two groups, subjects with darker (A2 and
darker) teeth and patients with whiter teeth. ...
Omics-based molecular techniques in oral pathology centred cancer: Prospect and challenges in Africa
(BMC, 2017)
: The completion of the human genome project and the accomplished milestones in the human
proteome project; as well as the progress made so far in computational bioinformatics and “big data” processing have
contributed ...
Management of necrotic pulp of immature permanent incisor tooth: A regenerative endodontic treatment protocol: case report
(South African Dental Association, 2017)
It is possible that a paradigm shift may be in the offing in
the approach to treatment of immature teeth with necrotic
pulp, away from traditional apexification procedures and
to a biologically-based endodontic protocol ...
Taking a look at modern teaching and learning approaches, concepts and perceptions
(E-Cronicon, 2017)
Learning is a process in which students acquire and use knowledge to better understand themselves and the world around them resulting in conceptual change. Learning is not about the accumulation of loosely related theoretical ...
Endodontic treatment-related antibiotic prescribing patterns of South African oral health professionals
(Wiley, 2017)
AIMTo assess the antibiotic prescribing patterns of South African dentists for patients undergoing endodontic treatment.
METHODOLOGY This study used data from 2013 health insurance claims submitted by South African oral ...
Local anaesthetics in dentistry - Part 3: Vasoconstrictors in local anaesthetics
(SADA, 2017)
Vasoconstrictors like adrenaline in local anaesthetics are
associated with more drug interactions than any other
drug in Dentistry1 with an incidence of adverse reactions
ranging from 2.5%-11%.2 Therefore, understanding ...
Insights into a comparison of three different cements on the push-out bond strength of a glass-fibre post
(SADA, 2017)
One of the main causes of failure of fibre posts is debonding
of the post in the prepared post space. The
adhesive properties of total etch adhesive cements were
assessed by comparing the performance of cements
using ...