Dental Caries
ICD-10 code: K02.0, K02.1 , K02.2 , K02.3 , K02.4 , K02.5 / K02.8 , K02.9 To be managed by a dentist or dental therapist. For local anaesthesia for dental procedures: Lidocaine (Dentist and dental therapist). Lidocaine with adrenaline (epinephrine) (Dentist and dental therapist). Note: Dental rinses are not recommended for prevention of Covid-19 transmission during dental procedures.
ICD-10 code: K02.0, K02.1, K02.2, K02.3, K02.4, K02.5/K02.8, K02.9
To be managed by a dentist or dental therapist.
For local anaesthesia for dental procedures:
- Lidocaine (Dentist and dental therapist).
- Lidocaine with adrenaline (epinephrine) (Dentist and dental therapist).
Note: Dental rinses are not recommended for prevention of Covid-19 transmission during dental procedures.
Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Primary Healthcare Level, Updated for the 2023 Edition