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Epidemiological and laboratory investigations of the hazardous effects of wine on human enamel
(2005-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to investigate the erosive effect of wine on human permanent teeth.
A multidimensional research approach utilising epidemiological investigations, Microhardness tests, ...
From classroom teaching to clinical practice : experiences of senior dental students regarding the shortened dental arch concept
(American Dental Education Association, 2014-06-01)
This study explored the barriers to a meaningful translation of didactic classroom instruction to clinical practice, using
the shortened dental arch (SDA) concept as a case study. A combination of survey and individual ...
Sustainable workforce : South African audiologists and speech therapists
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-07-01)
Background: Audiologists and Speech Therapists play a vital role in addressing sustainable development goals by
supporting people who are marginalised due to communication challenges. The global burden of disease and ...
Sustainable workforce : South African Audiologists and Speech Therapists
(World Health Organization, 2020-07-01)
Background: Audiologists and Speech Therapists play a vital role in addressing sustainable development goals by
supporting people who are marginalised due to communication challenges. The global burden of disease and ...
Periodontal disease status among adults from South Africa - prevalence and effect of smoking
(MDPI, 2019)
Periodontal diseases are among the six most prevalent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) worldwide, constituting a burden for oral and general health. There is a shortage of epidemiological data on periodontal diseases in ...
Exploring national human resource profile and trends of Prosthetists / Orthotists in South Africa from 2002 to 2018
(Taylor & Francis, 2020)
Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) in 2017 estimated that around 35–40 million people require prosthetic or orthotic services. The Framework and Strategy for Disability and Rehabilitation 2015–2030 for South ...
Prevalence of oral mucosal lesions and relation to serum cotinine levels - findings from a cross-sectional study in South Africa
(MDPI, 2020)
Oral mucosal lesions (OML) can decrease oral health-related quality of life and some have the potential to become malignant. The aim of the present study was to report the prevalence of OML in relation to age, sex, and ...
Mechanical debridement with antibiotics in the treatment of chronic periodontitis : effect on systemic biomarkers - a systematic review
(MDPI, 2020)
In this systematic review, we assessed the effectiveness of systemic antibiotics as an adjunctive therapy to mechanical debridement in improving inflammatory systemic biomarkers, as compared to mechanical debridement alone, ...
Reflecting on the current scenario and forecasting the future demand for medical doctors in South Africa up to 2030 : towards equal representation of women
(BMC, 2021-03-02)
Background: Increasing feminization of medical professions is well-acknowledged. However, this does not always
equate to equitable representation of women within medicine, regarding their socio-demographic indicators, ...
Human resources for oral health care in South Africa : a 2018 update
(MDPI, 2019)
To describe the current oral health care needs and the number and category of dental personnel required to provide necessary services in South Africa (SA). This is a review of the current disease burden based on local ...