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Prevalence of early childhood caries in South Africa: Protocol for a systematic review
(JMIR Publications, 2021)
Young children are at the highest risk of developing dental caries as they have a lack of autonomy over their diet
and oral hygiene practices. Dental caries develops over time due to demineralization of tooth substance ...
In vivo study of aerosol droplets and splatter reduction in dentistry
(MDPI, 2021)
Oral healthcare workers (OHCW) are exposed to pathogenic microorganisms during dental aerosol-generating procedures. Technologies aimed at the reduction of aerosol droplets and splatter are essential. This in vivo study ...
Juvenile ossifying fibroma of the maxillofacial region: Analysis of clinico-pathological features and management
(Medicina Oral S.L., 2021)
The diagnosis and management of juvenile ossifying fibroma (JOF) remains a highly debated topic
with paucity of studies with long-term follow-up, hence the aim of this study was to report on the clinico-pathological ...
Development of academic staff in faculties of dentistry by means of mentorship programs: Protocol for a scoping review
(JMIR Publications, 2021)
Globally, the demands on dental educators continue to diversify and expand. Due to their importance and value,
mentoring programs have been acknowledged as a means of recruiting, developing, and retaining academics in ...
A systematic review on the efficacy of vaporized hydrogen peroxide as a non-contact decontamination system for pathogens associated with the dental environment, 18(9), 4748. 10.3390/ijerph18094748
(MPDI, 2021)
Aerosol generation and a wide range of pathogens originating from the oral cavity of the
patient contaminate various surfaces of the dental clinic. The aim was to determine the efficacy
of vaporized hydrogen peroxide ...
Impacts of tooth loss on ohrqol in an adult population in Cape Town, South Africa
(MPDI, 2021)
Background: Tooth loss is an important component of the global burden of oral disease,
greatly reducing the quality of life of those affected. Tooth loss can also affect diet and subsequent
incidences of lifestyle diseases, ...
Perceptions of academic staff about mentoring in a Faculty of Dentistry in a public university in South Africa
(Scielo, 2021-07)
INTRODUCTION: Mentoring programs contribute to the development and retention of academics in dental education.
OBJECTIVES: To describe the perceptions of academic staff of the Faculty of Dentistry, University of the Western ...
Antimicrobial efficacy of silver nanoparticles against Candida albicans: A systematic review protocol
(Public Library of Science, 2021)
Introduction Denture-induced stomatitis is one form of candidiasis. It is characterised as inflammation and erythema of the oral mucosa underneath the denture-bearing areas and clinically classified into three types according ...
Taurodontism in dental genetics
(Springer Nature, 2021)
Taurodontism is a dental anomaly defined by enlargement of the pulp chamber of multirooted teeth with apical displacement of
the pulp floor and bifurcation of the roots. Taurodontism can be an isolated trait or part of a ...
Prevalence and distribution of HPV infection and subtypes in oral squamous cell carcinoma in Africa: A systematic review protocol
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2021)
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is an established
risk factor for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma,
regardless of a history of other known risk factors such as
alcohol and tobacco. While cases of HPV-related oral ...