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Perceptions of intimidation and bullying in dental schools: a multi-national study
(Wiley, 2010)
Objectives: To determine first year dental students' perceptions of intimidation by instructors and bullying by fellow students. Methods: Data were collected through a cross-sectional survey of first year dental students ...
Academic-service partnerships, research, and the South African Dental Academic
(American Dental Education Association, 2012)
In South Africa, academic dentistry is managed through joint agreements between the South African Department of Health (DoH) and each university, in a type of academic-service partnership. For this study, dental faculty ...
Avoiding perverse incentives
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
A general dental practitioner was approached by a friend and colleague, a maxillo-facial surgeon, who had recently taken up rooms near her practice. He offered incentives to her for any surgical referrals she could provide. ...
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 ...
Dental ethics case 13: what do I do when I suspect that my elderly patient is being abused?: dental ethics
(South African Dental Association, 2011)
The problem of elder abuse and neglect in South Africa is widespread. Elder abuse occurs across all economic, ethnic, religious, gender and cultural groups. In South Africa the problem was previously the sole responsibility ...
The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among dentists in KwaZulu - Natal
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
Occupational hazards in dentistry can result in injuries and reduced income if work -time is lost. Injuries include percutaneous insults, inhalation of noxious chemicals, hearing loss and musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). ...
Ethical considerations when treating patients with eating disorders
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
In South Africa, the prevalence of eating disorders remains
largely unknown. However with the unique, complex,
social and political transformation of the country and
increasing urbanization, it is anticipated that there ...
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 ...
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 ...
Prevalence of early childhood caries in South Africa: Protocol for a systematic review
(JMIR Publications, 2021)
Young children are at the highest risk of developing dental caries as they have a lack of autonomy over their diet
and oral hygiene practices. Dental caries develops over time due to demineralization of tooth substance ...