SADJ : journal of the South African Dental Association = tydskrif van die Suid-Afrikaanse Tandheelkundige Vereniging
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To develop and evaluate a teaching strategy for teaching communication skills in dentistry. ⋯ The teaching strategy employed for teaching third year dental students communication skills, proved to be effective and was perceived by the students as a valuable and appropriate strategy.
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Areca nut/quid chewing is a habit that is commonly practiced in the Indian subcontinent and this age-old social habit is still being practiced by the Indians in South Africa. The areca nut/quid is prepared in a variety of ways. The quid may be prepared with or without tobacco. ⋯ Government health warnings need to be written on paan packaging. Taxes need to be imposed on the areca nut and condiments. Age restrictions need to be imposed on purchasing of the areca nut/quid thus making access difficult for the children.
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The study sought to determine the level of musculoskeletal disorders among working oral hygienists in South Africa and potential determinants that are associated with these disorders. ⋯ The prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in practising oral hygienists in South Africa appears to be similar to that in developed countries. Significant determinants of musculoskeletal disorders may be immobile operator stools, poorly adjustable patient chairs and excessive hand-scaling daily.