Browsing Prof. Sudeshni Naidoo by Title

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    • 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 ...

    • Transcultural and language barriers to patient care 

      Naidoo, Sudeshni (South African Dental Association, 2014)
      Communities are become increasingly multicultural and ethnically disparate and dentists need to be alert to the diverse challenges this may bring to their practices. This is particularly true for South Africa where ...

    • Unanticipated treatment complication and legal recourse 

      Naidoo, Sudeshni; Du Toit, J. (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 ...

    • The use of laser-based technologies in dentistry: Ethical issues and safety considerations 

      Naidoo, Sudeshni; Mulder, Riaan (South African Dental Association, 2015)
      The use of laser-based technologies in general dental practice in South Africa is growing each year both in numbers and in scope of use. It has been shown to be beneficial in treating a wide range of oral and ...

    • Vicarious liability in private and public dental clinics 

      Naidoo, Sudeshni (South African Dental Association, 2014)
      A 25 year-old patient attended the clinic to have four teeth extracted under conscious sedation. Following a thorough examination and medical history it was found that she had a heart murmur. The dentist prescribed an ...

    • 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 ...

    • Warnings - written is always best 

      Naidoo, Sudeshni (SADA, 2013)
      An inferior dental block injection was administered to a 17-year-old who required the emergency extraction of his lower right molar tooth. The patient was advised not to bite his lip as he may not feel it due the numbing ...

    • What should I do when I suspect a child patient is being abused? 

      Naidoo, Sudeshni (South African Dental Association, 2010)
      The warning signs of abuse should be considered every time an injured patient is seen. Repeated injuries, multiple bruises, or injuries with uncertain explanations may signal instances of abuse.

    • Why dentists should take a greater interest in sex and gender 

      Doyal, Lesley; Naidoo, Sudeshni (Nature Publishing Group, 2010)
      This brief review highlights the lack of evidence relating to sex and gender differences in oral health as well as the widespread conceptual confusion and conflation that often underlies them. A broader biomedical understanding ...

    • Xenografts and Religious beliefs 

      Naidoo, Sudeshni; Du Toit, J. (South African Dental Association, 2014)
      A 24-year old Hindu female presented with missing central incisors and grossly decayed lateral incisors. Her options were varied - to have a fixed partial denture, removable partial denture, or an implant supported ...