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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
