Browsing Research Articles (Prosthodontics) by Author "Bradfield, Charles F."

Browsing Research Articles (Prosthodontics) by Author "Bradfield, Charles F."

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  • Alveolar bone resorption following tooth extraction characteristically illustrated 
    Sykes, Leanne M.; Bradfield, Charles F.; Naidu, Karmisha (South African Dental Association, 2021-10)
    Under normal physiological conditions, bone undergoes a constant, balanced and well- regulated process of renewal and remodelling. This is needed for growth, remodelling and maintenance of skeletal form, as well as for ...
  • Can an ethical question answered with a “Yes, but...” ever be defensible? 
    Sykes, Leanne M.; Crafford, Elmine; Bradfield, Charles F. (South African Dental Association, 2020-03)
    This paper will use the issue of sterility of medical equipment as an example, but the points discussed may be extrapolated to a number of other areas in the dental setting.
  • Dental images - their use and abuse 
    Sykes, Leanne M.; Uys, Andre; Bradfield, Charles F.; Van Reede van Oudtshoorn, Nicolaas W. (South African Dental Association, 2020-11)
    Patients’ exposure to medical and dental radiographic examination has increased over the years,1 with dental X-ray procedures now accounting for almost one-third of all radiographic examinations.2 Although they ...
  • Dentists and dental technicians - a united team or uncomfortable alliance? 
    Sykes, Leanne M.; Bernitz, Herman; Becker, L.H.; Bradfield, Charles F. (South African Dental Association, 2021-03)
    The effective practising of dentistry requires that dentists and dental technicians work hand in hand, having mutual respect for each other, while maintaining the highest standards in each of their respective disciplines. ...
  • Ethical dilemmas when dealing with doctor Google and the importance of patient education 
    Sykes, Leanne M.; Crafford, Jan Ernst; Bradfield, Charles F.; Johnson, Chalita (South African Dental Association, 2019-11)
    A 55 year old female patient presented for dental treatment. Her attending clinician immediately noted that since her first visit some days previously she had shaved her head, revealing a severe rash on her right forehead ...
  • From pandemic, to panic to ‘pendemic’ 
    Sykes, Leanne M.; Crafford, Elmine; Bradfield, Charles F. (South African Dental Association, 2020-04)
    Medical doctors and dentists working in private practice are generally faced with the situation of “no work, no pay”. Although most have some form of indemnity cover to ensure they will receive and income if they are ...
  • Is “failure to treat” a treatment failure? 
    Sykes, Leanne M.; Jagathpal, Avish J.; Bradfield, Charles F.; Cronje, Michael (South African Dental Association, 2021-10)
    Over-servicing in dentistry has been widely reported on and censured due to the potential physical, social and financial harms it can cause a patient. In contrast, under-treatment is less often noticed or raised as a ...
  • Technicians and dentists : a catch 22 situation? 
    Sykes, Leanne M.; Bradfield, Charles F.; Babiolakis, George P.; Becker, Len (South African Dental Association, 2021-08)
    Dental technicians who regularly receive poor quality impressions and records are often faced with professional and ethical concerns as to how to handle the situation. They may choose to complete the task to the best ...