Faculty of Dentistry: Recent submissions

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    • The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among dentists in KwaZulu - Natal 

      Moodley, R.; Naidoo, Sudeshni (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 

      Naidoo, Sudeshni (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 ...

    • Maxillo-facial radiology case 129 

      Nortje, Christoffel (South African Dental Association, 2015)
      This six-year-old female patient presented with episodes of oral bleeding, fever and ulcerations affecting the submandibular region. Cropped pantomographs of the same patient were taken six weeks earlier with a follow-up ...

    • Forensic dentistry case book 3: Supplemental chrome cobalt partial denture used in identification of burned remains 

      Phillips, V.M.; Chandler, S. (South African Dental Association, 2015)
      An adult female was involved in a motor vehicle accident on one of the major highways of Cape Town in the early hours of the morning. The car caught fire and the body was burned beyond recognition. The charred remains were ...

    • Oral medicine case book 69: Burkitt lymphoma of the oral cavity 

      Mosalleum, E.; Mohamed, Nadia; Bassa, F.C.; Dreyer, Wynand P. (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 

      Nortje, Christoffel (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 

      Naidoo, Sudeshni (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. ...

    • Maxillo-facial radiology case 132 

      Nortje, Christoffel (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 ...

    • Want to date a patient? Refer first 

      Naidoo, Sudeshni (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 ...

    • Ethical responsibilities when using locum tenens 

      Naidoo, Sudeshni (South African Dental Association, 2015)
      Locum tenens is usually a position that is offered when a practitioner in private practice is going on holiday, attending a congress, taking study leave or is absent from practice due to illness or other reason, and therefore ...

    • Perceived stress among dental students at the University of the Western Cape 

      Wilson, V.J.; Rayner, C.A.; Gordon, N.A.; Shaikh, A.B.; Crombie, K.; Yasin-Harnekar, S. (South African Dental Association, 2015)
      Introduction: A high prevalence of stress among dental students has been reported. Aim: To determine perceived stress among dental students at the University of the Western Cape. Method: A self-administered questionnaire ...

    • Maxillofacial radiology case 133 

      Nortje, Christoffel (South African Dental Association, 2015)
      Clinical and radiographic images of a condition that may occur in about 1 in 1,000 live births. It is reportedly most common in the Japanese and least common in Negroes. What is your diagnosis?

    • Percutaneous exposure incidents - prevalence, knowledge and perceptions of dental personnel and students at a dental training site in KwaZulu-Natal 

      Moodley, I.; Naidoo, Sudeshni (South African Dental Association, 2015)
      Healthcare workers, including dental practitioners and dental students, are at risk of occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens such as hepatitis B, C and HIV. The present study set out to determine the prevalence, ...

    • Opportunities for Teledentistry in South Africa 

      Fortuin, J.B.; Naidoo, Sudeshni (South African Dental Association, 2015)
      Information, communication and technology (ICT) is a part of everyday life, and the constant evolution of technology has resulted in many opportunities for the health care sector. While health professionals globally have ...

    • Taking and making decisions for children in dentistry 

      Naidoo, Sudeshni (South African Dental Association, 2015)
      In dentistry one rarely deals with life-or-death decisionmaking, however important human values are at stake during the course of any dental treatment. These include preventing pain, preserving and restoring oral function ...

    • Maxillo-facial radiology case 134 

      Nortje, Christoffel (South African Dental Association, 2015)
      This 20 year-old male patient presented with periorbital and facial soft tissue masses of the left side of the face and a swelling affecting upper left maxilla (Figure.A, B). The patient also presents with mental retardation ...

    • Platelet - Rich Fibrin (PRF) - The effect of storage time on platelet concentration 

      Peck, Mogammad T.; Hiss, Donavon; Stephen, L.; Satti, A.; Majeed, Abdul (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 ...

    • Radiographic exposure during pregnancy 

      Naidoo, Sudeshni (South African Dental Association, 2015)
      A 28 year old woman in her first trimester of pregnancy attends the dental surgery as a new patient. She presents with a periapical abscess on her first molar tooth and expresses concern about the numerous unfilled cavities ...

    • Patient satisfaction during and following procedural sedation for ambulatory surgery 

      Lapere, C.; Roelofse, J.; Omar, Y.; du Plessis, A.; von Backstrom, A.Botha, W.; Cook, C.; Bosch, G. (South African Dental Association, 2015)
      Background: Patient satisfaction is multidimensional. The clinician's perspective of a good outcome and the patient's experience of a satisfactory service are often two different end-points. The primary aim of our study ...

    • Managing stress in the dental environment 

      Naidoo, Sudeshni (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 ...