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(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 ...
Dental ethics case 13: what do I do when I suspect that my elderly patient is being abused?: dental ethics
(South African Dental Association, 2011)
The problem of elder abuse and neglect in South Africa is widespread. Elder abuse occurs across all economic, ethnic, religious, gender and cultural groups. In South Africa the problem was previously the sole responsibility ...
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 ...
Sugar leaves a bitter taste
(South African Dental Association, 2014)
The types of foods we eat have become
one of the most important issues
of our time. In South Africa, diseases
related to diet such as heart disease,
high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity
and tooth decay are ...
The relation between oral impacts on daily performances and perceived clinical oral conditions in primary school children in the Ugu District, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
(South African Dental Association, 2013)
Few studies have related the common oral health related quality
of life (OHRQoL) impacts in children to perceived causes.
Objective: To assess the prevalence, extent and intensity
of oral impacts in relation to perceived ...
Dental ethics case 24: Non-therapeutic cosmetic treatments including botox
(South African Dental Association, 2012)
Dental ethics case 25 the drug-abusing patient – what are my ethical obligations to treat?
(South African Dental Association, 2012)
Dental ethics case 18: Use of amalgam for dental restorations
(South African Dental Association, 2012)
A commentary is given to the scenario of patients who request that the removal of perfectly
serviceable amalgam restorations and replace them with composite or tooth-coloured materials.