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Oral medicine case book 68: Oral ulceration caused by rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
A 53-year old female was referred by her local general
medical practitioner to an oral medicine specialist for the
management of a persistent ulcer on the left side of her tongue.
The lesion had been present for at least ...
Oral medicine case book 69: Burkitt lymphoma of the oral cavity
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
A 25-year-old female was referred to the Haematology
Unit at Tygerberg Hospital for further management of a
rapidly expanding and large submandibular mass which
on fine needle aspiration was suggestive of lymphoma . ...
Maxillo-facial radiology case 130
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
This elderly man presents with a history of a painful slow growing soft tissue swelling in his right jaw. The patient also
reported paraesthesia of the right lower lip as well as paroxysms of intense general bone pain. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Maxillo-facial radiology case 128
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
The lower clinical picture and radiographs represents a condition where the general growth is retarded, the children are pale due
to anaemia and the most noticeable change of the oral structures is enlargement of the ...
Maxillo-facial radiology case 132
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
A sixteen year old female with a six year history of discomfort and pain in the left body and angle of the mandible during which time the first and second molar teeth had been extracted. Prior dental records including ...