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Social gradient in the cost of oral pain and related dental service utilisation among South African adults
(BMC Oral Health, 2016)Background: Oral pain affects people's daily activities and quality of life. The burden of oral pain may vary across socio-economic positions. Currently, little is known about the social gradient in the cost of oral pain ... -
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 ... -
Taking and making decisions for children in dentistry
(South African Dental Association, 2015)In dentistry one rarely deals with life-or-death decisionmaking, however important human values are at stake during the course of any dental treatment. These include preventing pain, preserving and restoring oral function ... -
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 ... -
Unanticipated treatment complication and legal recourse
(South African Dental Association, 2015)A middle - aged, partially edentulous Caucasian female patient presented to a general dentist for extraction of a mandibular tooth. The tooth was removed by the dentist, but following incomplete resolution of pain the ... -
The use of laser-based technologies in dentistry: Ethical issues and safety considerations
(South African Dental Association, 2015)The use of laser-based technologies in general dental practice in South Africa is growing each year both in numbers and in scope of use. It has been shown to be beneficial in treating a wide range of oral and ... -
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 ... -
Want to date a patient? Refer first
(South African Dental Association, 2015)In dentistry, the dentist - patient interaction often represents a long-term, close personal relationship that involves friendship as well as professional responsibility. A professional (the dentist) has two interests ... -
Warnings - written is always best
(SADA, 2013)An inferior dental block injection was administered to a 17-year-old who required the emergency extraction of his lower right molar tooth. The patient was advised not to bite his lip as he may not feel it due the numbing ... -
What should I do when I suspect a child patient is being abused?
(South African Dental Association, 2010)The warning signs of abuse should be considered every time an injured patient is seen. Repeated injuries, multiple bruises, or injuries with uncertain explanations may signal instances of abuse. -
Why dentists should take a greater interest in sex and gender
(Nature Publishing Group, 2010)This brief review highlights the lack of evidence relating to sex and gender differences in oral health as well as the widespread conceptual confusion and conflation that often underlies them. A broader biomedical understanding ... -
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 ...
