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Potential latitudinal variation in orodigestive tract cancers in Africa
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2018)
BACKGROUND. Previous studies have alluded to a causal relationship between pathological entities and geographical variations, but there is
a paucity of studies from Africa discussing the effect of latitudinal variation ...
Correlation between the expectations of patients and their new complete removable dentures, constructed by undergraduate students
(South African Dental Association, 2018)
Most edentulous patients have expectations regarding complete dentures which may impact on their levels of satisfaction.
AIM: To determine whether their expectations influence the satisfaction of patients with new complete ...
Oral manifestations of thrombocytopaenia
(Elsevier, 2018)
The appearance in the mouth of haemorrhagic petechiae, ecchymoses or blood blisters
with spontaneous bleeding is suggestive of a haemorrhagic disorder that may be caused either by
functional impairment of platelets or ...
The use of a digitally pulsed, high power diode laser for the treatment of physiological gingival pigmentation
(The South African Dental Association, 2018)
Gingival pigmentation, whether focal or diffuse, may be of aesthetic concern to patients. Establishing the underlying aetiology of the pigmentation is essential to ensure that the correct management is performed.
Oral ...
Descriptive epidemiology of salivary gland neoplasms in Nigeria: An AOPRC multicenter tertiary hospital study
(Wiley, 2018)
Objectives: Accurate diagnosis of salivary gland neoplasms (SGN) in many centers in
Africa is limited by poor diagnostic resources and ancillary services. Hence, we have
carried out a multicenter epidemiological study ...
In vitro analysis of the marginal adaptation and discrepancy of stainless steel crowns
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)
Aim: The purpose of the study was to assess the marginal adaptation and discrepancy of SSC’s.
Differences in adaptation and discrepancy between the four surfaces (mesial, lingual, distal, and
buccal) were evaluated.
Methods: ...
Dental clinical teachers' perceptions of their teaching role
(South African Dental Association, 2018)
Introduction: Clinicians often occupy a clinical teaching role without being adequately prepared for or orientated to the associated demands.
Aim: Explore perceptions of clinical teachers at the Faculty of Dentistry ...
Dentinogenesis imperfecta in Osteogenesis imperfecta type XI in South Africa: a genotype–phenotype correlation
(Springer Nature, 2018)
BACKGROUND: The maxillofacial and dental manifestations of Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) have significant implications in terms
of management. Although the occurrence of abnormal dentine in some forms of OI is well documented, ...
Oral hygienists' self-perceived competence on completion of a blended learning course in local anaesthesia at a South African university
(South African Dental Association, 2018)
The expanding scope of practice of oral hygienists require universities to offer courses that would enhance their skills. Aim and objectives: To determine the self-perceived competence of oral hygienists to deliver local ...
Mapping oral cancer research in South Africa
(South African Dental Association, 2018)
The aim of the present study was to review the scope of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) research in South Africa, including its epidemiology, diagnosis, associated risk factors and management. All publications relating ...