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The application of the Cameriere’s methodologies for dental age estimation in a select KwaZulu-Natal population of South Africa
(MDPI, 2022)
The estimation of an individual’s age is a fundamental component of forensic
odontology. Literary reports found that the efficiency of Cameriere methodology for age estimation
varied among many population groups. Therefore, ...
The prevalence of human papillomavirus–positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma at one of the largest tertiary care centers in Sub-Saharan Africa
(College of American Pathologists, 2022)
Limited data exist on the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma in sub-Saharan Africa. OBJECTIVE.—: To determine the prevalence of HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell ...
comparison of aerosolized hydrogen peroxide fogging with a conventional disinfection product for a dental surgery
(PMID, 2020)
The study aimed to determine the efficacy of adding a 12% hydrogen peroxide dry hydrogen peroxide vapor fogger system as an additional layer of infection control in a dental surgery.
The practicality of the use of liquid biopsy in early diagnosis and treatment monitoring of oral cancer in resource- limited settings
(MDPI, 2022)
An important driving force for precision and individualized medicine is the provision
of tailor-made care for patients on an individual basis, in accordance with best evidence practice.
Liquid biopsy(LB) has emerged as ...
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 ...
Orthodontic treatment of bilateral transposition of maxillary canines and lateral incisors
(Hindawi, 2022)
Dental transposition is a severe disturbance of tooth position and its eruptive sequence. It may affect any tooth, and it may occur at
any location within the dental arch, although some teeth may be more frequently affected ...
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 ...
Antibacterial and anti‑inflammatory efficacy of n‑acetyl cysteine in endodontic treatment: A scoping review
(BMC, 2022)
This scoping review systematically summarized the available evidence about the efficacy of N-acetyl
cysteine (NAC) as an intracanal antibacterial and/or anti-inflammatory.PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google scholar ...
Antimicrobial efficacy of silver nanoparticles against candida albicans
(MDPI, 2022)
Current treatment protocols for patients diagnosed with denture stomatitis are under
scrutiny, and alternative options are being explored by researchers. The aim of this systematic review
was to determine if silver ...
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 ...