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View article: The use and ethics of dental photography and social media at an oral healthcare training centre in South Africa
The use and ethics of dental photography and social media at an oral healthcare training centre in South Africa Open
Good ethical practice regarding clinical photographs in all undergraduate and postgraduate curriculums, to eliminate any uncertainty.
View article: Principles and care pathways for caries management in children: <scp>IAPD</scp> Rome forum
Principles and care pathways for caries management in children: <span>IAPD</span> Rome forum Open
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View article: Comparing cytocompatibility of two fluoride-containing solutions and two resin-based restorative materials—a pilot study
Comparing cytocompatibility of two fluoride-containing solutions and two resin-based restorative materials—a pilot study Open
Background Cytocompatibility should always be considered, especially if the surface of treated carious lesions is close to soft tissue or is accidentally exposed to the oral soft tissue by the clinician. Methods The aim of the present stud…
View article: Remineralization and inactivation of carious lesions treated with silver fluoride in Brazilian children with special healthcare needs
Remineralization and inactivation of carious lesions treated with silver fluoride in Brazilian children with special healthcare needs Open
Introduction Providing conventional, restorative dental care to children with special healthcare needs (CSHCN) often requires sedation using general anesthesia. Saliva consistency, diet, and oral hygiene practice are different for CSHCN, a…
View article: A pilot study on the global practice of informed consent in paediatric dentistry
A pilot study on the global practice of informed consent in paediatric dentistry Open
Background Conducting oral treatment early in the disease course, is encouraged for better health outcomes. Obtaining informed consent is an essential part of medical practice, protecting the legal rights of patients and guiding the ethica…
View article: Management of a permanent lateral incisor with a talon cusp and immature apex: A case report
Management of a permanent lateral incisor with a talon cusp and immature apex: A case report Open
Key Clinical Message This case report focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of a maxillary lateral incisor affected by a talon cusp, a rare developmental dental anomaly. The case presented with irreversible pulpitis and an immature apex. …
View article: Penetration of SDF and AgF from the infected dentine towards the unaffected tooth structure
Penetration of SDF and AgF from the infected dentine towards the unaffected tooth structure Open
Background The use of SEM-EDS line scan analysis to evaluate the movement of ions from dental materials towards the tooth structure and the concept of ion movement is well established. This analysis technique was used to determine the ion …
View article: Child dental neglect and legal protections: a compendium of briefs from policy reviews in 26 countries and a special administrative region of China
Child dental neglect and legal protections: a compendium of briefs from policy reviews in 26 countries and a special administrative region of China Open
Background Child neglect is a public health, human rights, and social problem, with potentially devastating and costly consequences. The aim of this study was to: (1) summarize the oral health profile of children across the globe; (2) prov…
View article: Facilitating technology-enhanced external examination moderation during the Covid-19 pandemic
Facilitating technology-enhanced external examination moderation during the Covid-19 pandemic Open
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and associated travel restrictions, the physical presence of international external examiners was a challenge when assessing the exit level outcomes of the MSc (Dent) in Paediatric Dentistry at the University o…
View article: The search for a healthy sugar substitute in aid to lower the incidence of Early Childhood Caries: a comparison of sucrose, xylitol, erythritol and stevia
The search for a healthy sugar substitute in aid to lower the incidence of Early Childhood Caries: a comparison of sucrose, xylitol, erythritol and stevia Open
A pursuit to find a healthy alternative to sucrose with less cariogenic potential, which can potentially lower the incidence of Early Childhood Caries (ECC), by means of comparison. Primary tooth enamel blocks (n=32) were randomly divided …
View article: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and its drivers among dental students at University of the Western Cape, South Africa
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and its drivers among dental students at University of the Western Cape, South Africa Open
This study has highlighted the prevalence of vaccine hesitancy among dental students at University of the Western Cape, prior to compulsory vacccination implementations.
View article: The attitudes and perceptions towards the Covid-19 vaccine among dental staff at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa
The attitudes and perceptions towards the Covid-19 vaccine among dental staff at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa Open
Despite the well-known increased risk of exposure to the Covid-19 virus in a dental setting, vaccination rates among staff members are low. This information, as well as the possible associations to demographic profiles, may be useful for a…
View article: The knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards the Covid-19 vaccine among dental staff at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa
The knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards the Covid-19 vaccine among dental staff at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa Open
Background: Despite the well-known increased risk of exposure to the Covid-19 virus in a dental setting, vaccination rates among staff members are low. This study was aimed at understanding the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of staff…
View article: The knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards the Covid-19 vaccine among dental staff at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa
The knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards the Covid-19 vaccine among dental staff at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa Open
Background: Despite the well-known increased risk of exposure to the Covid-19 virus in a dental setting, vaccination rates among staff members are low. This study was aimed at understanding the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of staff…
View article: Resolution of a large periapical lesion in an immature maxillary lateral incisor with the aid of triple antibiotic paste
Resolution of a large periapical lesion in an immature maxillary lateral incisor with the aid of triple antibiotic paste Open
Apexification procedures are frequently performed on immature permanent teeth with incomplete root formation, open apices and necrotic pulp status with or without periapical lesions in order to induce a calcific barrier prior to root canal…
View article: Predictable sedation: Safe administration of oral Midazolam and nitrous oxide gas for paediatric patients in the general dental practice
Predictable sedation: Safe administration of oral Midazolam and nitrous oxide gas for paediatric patients in the general dental practice Open
Behaviour management for anxious paediatric dental patients is challenging. Solutions include education and sedation. Various drugs have been used to effectively sedate paediatric patients during treatment. The aim of this study was to rev…
View article: Global Oral Health Policies and Guidelines: Using Silver Diamine Fluoride for Caries Control
Global Oral Health Policies and Guidelines: Using Silver Diamine Fluoride for Caries Control Open
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) was developed in Japan in the 1960s. It is a clear solution containing silver and fluoride ions. Because of its anti-bacterial and remineralizing effect, silver diamine fluoride has been used in managing denta…
View article: Macrodontia and Dens Invaginatus - Review of the literature and a case report
Macrodontia and Dens Invaginatus - Review of the literature and a case report Open
Disturbances in histodifferentiation and morphodifferentiation may include genetic or environmental factors. These disturbances often lead to dental anomalies. This paper reviews the aetiology, clinical and radiographic appearance, diagnos…
View article: Calcific Metamorphosis - A review of literature and clinical management
Calcific Metamorphosis - A review of literature and clinical management Open
Calcific metamorphosis (CM) or pulp canal obliteration is a common occurrence following concussion and subluxation injuries. Although the exact mechanism by which the canal obliterates is unknown, it is believed to be related to neurovascu…
View article: Minimally invasive management of a labial talon cusp: Clinical review and case report
Minimally invasive management of a labial talon cusp: Clinical review and case report Open
This case report presents the management of a rare
\noccurrence of a labial talon cusp on a permanent
\nmaxillary lateral incisor. The buccal projection was
\nreduced with a minimally invasive approach, with
\nthe aim of avoiding pulpal ex…
View article: Clinical evaluation of the loop-design fibre-reinforced composite and the band-and-loop space maintainers
Clinical evaluation of the loop-design fibre-reinforced composite and the band-and-loop space maintainers Open
PURPOSE : The fibre-reinforced composite space
\nmaintainer (FRCSM) has been suggested as an alternative
\nto the band-and-loop space maintainer (BLSM). The aim of
\nthis in-vivo study was to evaluate the clinical performance
\nand the rea…