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Lasers in paediatric dentistry
(South African Dental Association, 2016)Many clinicians will be faced with the un-cooperative paediatric patient presenting at their practices with a “fear of the unknown”. Establishing trust with these patients is essential in order to achieve a productive ... -
Lasers in periodontics
(Electronic Doctor (E-Doc) Publishers & SADA, 2017)Ablation has been described as the expansive vaporisation of tissue. In periodontal procedures the ablation capacity of the laser can be used for excision and incision of pathology. The Erbium doped lasers can be used ... -
Learning experiences of oral hygiene students in the clinical environment
(John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2013)To determine how students used daily and term-based clinical assessment tools, students’ experience of clinical teaching and clinical assessment. This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study. The study population ... -
Letter about dental decay, obesity shows that sugar industry is not to be trusted
(South African Dental Association, 2014)The South African Sugar Association (SASA) tries to trash our scientific arguments about the association of sugars with dental decay, obesity and diabetes ( "Sugar leaves a bitter taste" Cape Times August 18th) in their ... -
Local anaesthetics in dentistry - Part 2: Choice of local anaesthetic agent
(SADA, 2017)Currently, in general dentistry the most commonly used local anaesthetic agents are 2% lignocaine (Xylotox, Adcock Ingram; Xylesthesin, 3M) with 1:80000 adrenaline content, 3% mepivicaine (Carbocaine) without a ... -
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 ... -
Local anaesthetics in dentistry: A series
(SADA, 2017)Failure in local anaesthesia in dentistry is not uncommon with failure rates ranging approximately between 15% and 30%, especially for the inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB). In fact of all the nerve blocks which may ... -
Making the most of teaching at the chairside
(Wiley, 2011)This paper examines the chairside as an opportunity for teaching and learning. It sets out to understand how students learn in the dental clinic so that they can better be supported in their clinical learning. The paper ... -
Management of necrotic pulp of immature permanent incisor tooth: A regenerative endodontic treatment protocol: case report
(SADA, 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 ... -
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 ... -
Managing stress in the dental environment
(South African Dental Association, 2015)Stress is defined as "an imbalance between a perceived demand (stressor) and a person's perceived ability to cope with, or to meet, that demand". It is well known that dentists are subject to a variety of stress-related ... -
Managing vertical dimensions in patients with Amelogenesis Imperfecta: A case report
(Wiley Open Access, 2022)Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a heterogeneous group of conditions character-ized by inherited developmental defects of enamel. Patients with AI often have progressive and severe loss of occlusal vertical ... -
Mapping an appropriate health promotion approach for crèches in an informal settlement
(John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2005)People living in informal settlements in South Africa experience the double burden of poverty and ill health. Wallacedene, an informal settlement was highlighted in the media as being a socially and otherwise deprived ... -
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 ... -
A mass guide for the harvest of cortico-cancellous bone from the posterior iliac crest for mandibular reconstruction
(UWC, 2019)This study sought to find the mass of particulate cortico-cancellous bone graft required per 1 cm continuity defect of the mandible. Harvested bone was weighed, milled and maximally compressed in a syringe. The defect ... -
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 ... -
Maternal and infant risk factors and risk indicators associated with early childhood caries in South Africa: A systematic review
(BMC Oral Health, 2022)Objectives To evaluate the risk factors and risk indicators associated with early childhood caries in South Africa. Design A systematic review of aetiology was performed. From 1366 papers found, 23 studies met the ... -
Maxillary canine management in the pre-adolescent: A guideline for general practitioners.
(South African Dental Association, 2010)This paper focuses on the identification of ectopic eruption patterns of the maxillary canines from the dental ages of approximately 8 to 12 years. The timing and suitability of interceptive treatment in pre-adolescents ... -
Maxillo-facial radiology case 107
(South African Dental Association (SADA), 2013)Carcinoma is the most common malignancy of the oral cavity. The neoplasm may affect any part of the jaws. Invasion of the jawbones by continuity is a frequent occurrence in carcinomas originating on the alveolar ridge and ... -
Maxillo-facial radiology case 108
(E DOC CC, 2013)This 8-year-old female came to her paediatrician with an 18-day history of facial swelling. A biopsy was performed at that time, and was interpreted as indicating Burkitt's lymphoma. Findings from blood studies and chest ...