Job satisfaction of dentists is important, as dentists are critical in the delivery of comprehensive health care. Whilst job satisfaction among dentists has been widely investigated elsewhere, it is poorly researched in South Africa. To assess job satisfaction among dentists working in Tshwane district. A cross-sectional study. Data were collected using a self-administered, validated, modified questionnaire adapted from the Dentists' Satisfaction Survey. Demographic data and the responses associated with job satisfaction in various settings were collected. Two of the questions were qualitative and open-ended. Data were analysed using statistical software package (STATA) version 10. Ethical clearance was obtained and all data were anonymous. The response rate was 77% and 53 %(41) of respondents were female. Perception of income, relationships with patients and personal time were significantly positively associated with job satisfaction. Patient happiness with treatment, the autonomy and flexibility of private practice and imparting knowledge also contributed to job satisfaction. Unrealistic expectations of patients, long working hours, restricted funding and lack of equipment contributed to job dissatisfaction. Overall the dentists were satisfied, however, satisfaction and dissatisfaction were conditional and influenced by factors such as perception of income and unrealistic patient expectations. Job satisfaction, dentists, settings. Morale in the workplace, or job satisfaction, has been the subject of much research. This is mainly because, either as an individual or as an important interrelated factor, job satisfaction forms a significant part of the literature in Human Resource Management. 1 Importantly, job satisfaction influences productivity and performance, as well as the quality of life. One author defined the concept of job satisfaction as the pleasurable emotional state from the appraisal of one's job. 2 Employee job satisfaction is recognised as a multifaceted construct that includes the feelings of employees about a variety of both intrinsic and extrinsic job elements. 3 It has been reported that intrinsic factors are factors such as the nature of the job itself and the opportunity for growth, which are internally mediated rewards. 3

Incomplete or missing records compromise the validity and reliability of investigations. This study describes the extent of the problem of missing or incomplete records at Medunsa Oral Health Centre. Dental records of repeat patients who consulted during July 2017 were assessed for completeness. The proportion missing was determined. This was a retrospective, descriptive cross-sectional study in which existing dental records were reviewed. A systematic random sample of 110 dental records of repeat patients who consulted at Medunsa Oral Health Centre during July 2017 was traced in records rooms. Eleven routine data items were selected for evaluation of completeness. A yes or no checkbox was ticked in Microsoft Excel software to indicate whether or not the information was entered in the record. An association between the quality of records and quality of care at health-care facilities in the Netherlands has been reported. 3 It was found that the poor quality (completeness, readability and adequacy) of the available patient information was associated with higher rates of adverse events). 3 Inadequate care occurring as a consequence of poor quality records could result in patient dissatisfaction with the health services delivered. The patient could

An intern doctor working in the surgery department visited friends at the airport who were arriving from Europe. She subsequently developed flu-like symptoms and with advice from her General Practitioner tested for COVID-19. Her results turned positive for COVID-19 and the relevant authorities were notified.A total of 56 staff members identified themselves as contacts. They all self-quarantined at home for 14 days. Other healthcare workers who were not included in the identified 56, including those The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic presented a huge challenge to the health systems across the world. When the virus hit South Africa, and the state of national disaster was announced by the president, the healthcare system had to work on its COVID-19 response preparedness. Initially, a few hospitals were then designated facilities for managing COVID-19 patients. Kalafong Hospital, which was not amongst a list of designated facilities for COVID-19 was forced to evaluate its level of preparedness after an intern doctor tested positive. The objectives of this report are to illustrate the hospital's response around the management of the index case to share our facility's general response to the pandemic.