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Translation of the shortened dental arch research into clinical practice: A stakeholder mapping approach
(Springer Nature, 2020)
The classic shortened dental arch (SDA) as a prosthodontic
concept was originally described by Käyser and comprises of 20
occluding anterior and premolar teeth only.1,2 This SDA
treatment option, now also referred to ...
‘Going virtual’: Innovative online faculty development during COVID‑19
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2021)
In response to the national lockdown in South Africa due to the COVID‑19
pandemic, educational institutions adapted their programmes to meet the
challenges of the disruption in teaching and learning. In line with this ...
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 ...
Module evaluation for emergency remote teaching: An oral hygiene case study during the Covid-19 pandemic
(South African Medical Association, 2022)
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the disruption of academic programmes
globally, thereby compelling contact universities to adopt a reactionary mode
of programme delivery.[1,2] South African (SA) universities were ...
Oral health practices and self‑reported adverse effects of e‑cigarette use among dental students in 11 countries: An online survey
(BMC, 2022)
E-cigarette use has become popular, particularly among the youth. Its use is associated with harmful
general and oral health consequences. This survey aimed to assess self-reported oral hygiene practices, oral and ...
Maternal and infant risk factors and risk indicators associated with early childhood caries in South Africa: A systematic review
(BMC, 2022)
To evaluate the risk factors and risk indicators associated with early childhood caries in South Africa. A systematic review of aetiology was performed. From 1366 papers found, 23 studies met the eligibility
criteria and ...
Employing the London Atlas in the age estimation of a select South African population
(MDPI, 2022)
Dental age estimation in the living and deceased is a fundamental aspect of forensic
sciences, civil cases, medico-legal proceedings and clinical dentistry. Accordingly, this study aimed
to validate the accuracy and ...
Craniofacial, dental, and molecular features of Pyle disease in a South African child
(Springer Nature, 2022)
Pyle Disease (PD), or familial metaphyseal dysplasia [OMIM 265900], is a rare autosomal recessive condition
leading to widened metaphyses of long bones and cortical bone thinning and genu valgum. We detail the oro-dental ...
Taurodontism in dental genetics
(Springer Nature, 2021)
Taurodontism is a dental anomaly defined by enlargement of the pulp chamber of multirooted teeth with apical displacement of
the pulp floor and bifurcation of the roots. Taurodontism can be an isolated trait or part of a ...
A morphometric assessment of developing permanent dentition for age and sex estimation in a select South African sample
(Elsevier, 2022)
Dentition plays a crucial role in the fields of forensic science, forensic odontology and anthropology for age and sex estimation. The aim of this study was to determine the degree of sexual dimorphism and age prediction ...