Oral health care decays as shortage of dentists worsens

Decrease in production, emigration and costs of training are some of the reasons for the crisis

04 July 2021 - 20:08 By sipokazi fokazi

A shortage of dentists and unequal distribution across provinces and between public and private sectors are a health threat to most South Africans, public health experts have warned...

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