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Does smartphone connectivity impact on undergraduate dental students' environmental stress?
(2018)
INTRODUCTION: Several studies have suggested that smartphone addiction has negative effects on mental health and academic performance and may contribute to the development of stress.
AIM: To determine the prevalence of ...
Platelet - Rich Fibrin (PRF) - The effect of storage time on platelet concentration
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
The aim of this study was to determine whether storage
time had a significant effect on the platelet concentration of
platelet-rich fibrin (PRF). Three blood samples were drawn
from each participant into a sterile blood ...
Substance abuse and maxillofacial injuries
(South African Dental Association, 2014)
Some of the major causes of maxillofacial injuries are assault/
inter-personal violence (IPV), motor vehicle accidents
(MVAs), work-related injuries, sporting accidents and falls.
However, the epidemiological data for ...
The dentist-scientist career pathway in Africa: opportunities and obstacles
(The Korean Society of Medical Education, 2018)
The future of evidence-based dentistry in developing Africa heavily depends on a sustainable establishment of a vibrant
dentist-scientist workforce. A dentist scientist is saddled with the responsibility of carrying out ...
Insights into the clinical effectiveness of whitening products - Part 1: Dentist-supervised-at-home bleaching product
(SADA, 2016)
This section of the report is about the success of a dentist-supervised-at home tooth whitener, giving the results of a clinical study. Opalescence PF 10% was applied for 14 days and the colour change followed over a 14 ...
Early childhood caries and dental treatment need in low socio-economic communities in Cape Town, South Africa
(AOSIS, 2018)
BACKGROUND: Early childhood caries (ECC) is a particularly severe problem in low socioeconomic
communities which impacts the overall health and well-being of children. The
extensive waiting lists for general anaesthesia ...
Variation in the dispersions of powder liquid ratios in hand-mix glass ionomers
(Bentham Open, 2018)
BACKGROUND:
The Powder/Liquid Ratio (PLR) influence, and the literature regarding the handling and physical properties of Glass Ionomer
restorative materials (GIC) were investigated.
OBJECTIVE:
The objective of the ...
Targeted polymerase chain reaction-based expression of putative halitogenic bacteria and volatile sulphur compound analysis among halitosis patients at a tertiary hospital in Nigeria
(Springer Nature, 2020)
Halitosis (bad breath) can be a cause of anxiety, depression and psychosocial stress, with pathological changes in the oral microbiota playing an important role in its development. Despite its prevalence, studies on the ...
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunctions and Bio-Materials: Design, Free Radical Defense and Mechanism In Vitro
(EC Dental Science, 2015)
The aim of this investigation is to evaluate the suitability and flexibility of the bio-active containing designer materials to act as an “in vitro” probe to gain insights into molecular origin of TMJ. The hydroxyapatite/chitosan ...
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 ...