Fear of COVID-19 among oral health professionals in South Africa.

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused widespread psychological morbidity, especially among frontline workers. Oral health professionals (OHPs) are at increased risk of contracting and dying from COVID-19 because pf their proximity to infected patients. The objective of this study was to measure the level of COVID-19 fear and its predictors among South African OHPs.

Patterns and reasons for tooth extraction at the Winterveldt Clinic: 1998-2002.

Background: Tooth extraction is the most common form of dental treatment in developing countries despite significant advances in medicine and dentistry. Dental caries, periodontitis, orthodontics, trauma and prosthodontics are the main reasons for extractions.

Objective: To determine the patterns of tooth extractions and the reasons for these extractions in a primary care dental clinic attached to a dental training institution.