Dr. Louis  Z. G. Touyz
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Dr. Louis Z. G. Touyz

Research Scientist
McGill University, Canada


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Medical Science from McGill University, Canada

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Immunology
62%
Clinical Medicine
90%
Anticancer Medicine
75%
Dentistry
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

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Selected Publications

  1. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2020. The importance of disagreement. J. Oral Health Dentist., 3: 191-192.
  2. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2020. Human Papilloma Viruses. In: New Developments in Medical Research. Prophylaxis of Cancers from Human Papilloma Viruses, Franklin, Y. (Ed.)., Nova Medical & Health Press, New York, USA., pp: 51-60.
  3. Touyz, L.Z.G. and L.M. Nassani, 2019. Does fluoridated municipal water reduce prevalence of tooth caries? Fluoridated water DMFT compared with non-fluoridated DMFT in the greater Montreal area. A clinical epidemiological study. J. Pharm. Pharm. Sci., 8: 15-25.
  4. Touyz, L.Z., 2019. Patterns of hard tissue dental abfractions as indicators of extrinsic etiologies. Scient. Arch. Dental Sci., 2: 21-24.
  5. Touyz, L.Z.G., S.J.J. Touyz and L.M. Nassani, 2018. Kissing; No stranger to danger. Int. J. Med. Sci. Health Res., 10: 70095-70098.
  6. Touyz, L.Z.G., S.J.J. Touyz and L.M. Nassani, 2018. Acidic and alcoholic beverages and teeth and clinical advisories. EC Dental Sci., 17: 1759-1765.
  7. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2018. The nine branched candelabrum. A general approach to avoid moral turpitude and spurious social behavior. EC Neurol., 10: 1017-1019.
  8. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2018. Sanative dentistry: Bringing sanity back into dentistry. Scient. Arch. Dental Sci., 1: 115-119.
  9. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2018. Cosmetic dentistry: Unnatural coloring of the dentition. Oral Health Dent., 3: 744-750.
  10. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2018. Bloodlust of wildlife fishing and hunting quenched by industrial agricultural engineering. Res. J. Med. Eng. Sci., Vol. 6. 10.31031/RMES.2018.06.000629.
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  11. Touyz, L.Z.G. and L.M. Nassani, 2018. Is black tea (Camellia sinensis) bacteriostatic against Streptococcus mutans? Int. J. Med. Sci. Health Res., 2: 273-282.
  12. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2017. Caffeine in soft drinks and beverages: Sources, pharmacology and toxicology. Int. J. Med. Scient. Res., 1: 31-41.
  13. Touyz, L.Z., 2017. The pathophysiology of oral biofilms and it's relation to initial gum disease and caries. J. Dent. Oral Disord. Ther., 5: 1-6.
  14. Touyz, L.Z. and K.I. Afrashtehfar, 2017. Implications of bisphosphonate calcium ion depletion interfering with desmosome epithelial seal in osseointegrated implants and pressure ulcers. Med. Hypoth., 107: 22-25.
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  15. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2016. Theatrical dentistry. Principles and practice. J. Cosmetol. Maxillof. Surg., Vol. 2. 10.4172/jcofs.1000106.
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  16. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2016. HPV vaccines; Still needed. Curr. Oncol., 23: e330-e331.
  17. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2016. Demystifying apples in dentistry. J. Oral Health Curr. Res., Vol. 2. 10.4172/2470-0886.1000115.
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  18. Touyz, L.Z.G. and K.I. Afrashtehfar, 2016. Soft drink consumption: Innocent indulgence or dangerous drinking habit? Smile Dental J., 11: 28-40.
  19. Touyz, L.Z.G. and C.I.C. Ferrari, 2016. Odd cravings, appetite, hunger and thirst. Int. J. Dent. Oral Health, Vol. 2. 10.16966/2378-7090.189.
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  20. Touyz, L.Z. and K.I. Afrashtehfar, 2016. Cryogenically salvaged teeth as a potential source for grafting dentoalveolar, periodontal or maxillofacial defects. Med. Hypoth., 92: 28-30.
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  21. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2015. Trees, tusks and roots relating to human health and teeth. J. Physiol., 1: 96-98.
  22. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2015. The IARTI, PSR and CPITN; The initial assessment and ranking of periodontal treatment index, an improved rapid classifying index of periodontal and perio-restorative cases. Dental Health: Curr. Res., Vol. 1. 10.4172/dhcr.1000e102.
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  23. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2015. Stress and coping strategies in dentistry. J. Depression Anxiety, Vol. S3. 10.4172/2167-1044.S3-003.
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  24. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2015. Management and coping strategies of stress in dentistry. J. Dentist. Manage., 1: 9-15.
  25. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2015. Bisphosphonate therapy of osteoporosis predisposes epithelial breakdown in osteonecrosis of the Jaws, with calcium ion constraint. J. Osteopor. Phys. Act., Vol. 3. 10.4172/2329-9509.1000135.
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  26. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2015. Bisphosphonate Osteo-Necrosis of the Jaws [BONJ], from defective function of oral epithelial intercellular junctions? Med. Hypoth., 84: 474-476.
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  27. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2014. Osteoporosis and oral implications. J. Osteoporosis Phys. Activity, Vol. 2. .
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  28. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2014. Osteoporosis and oral implications. J. Osteopor. Phys. Act, 2: 119-225.
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  29. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2014. Kissing and HPV: Honest popular visions, the human papilloma virus and cancers. Curr. Oncol., 21: e1515-e1517.
  30. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2014. Kissing and HPV: A perspective of honest popular visions, the human papilloma virus and cancers. Curr. Oncol., 21: e515-e517.
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  31. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2013. Periodontitis contributes to initiation, progress and aggravation of septic shock; a feasible hypothesis. Med. Hypotheses, 81: 650-652.
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  32. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2013. Oral malodor: A clinical appraisal: Mechanism, diagnosis & therapy. IOSR. J. Dental Med. Sci., 11: 85-89.
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  33. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2013. Genetically modified foods, cancer and diet: Myths and reality. Curr. Oncol., 20: e59-e61.
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  34. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2013. Cryotherapy for prophylaxis of wisdom teeth impactions?. OA Med. Hypothesis, Vol. 1, No. 1. .
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  35. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2012. Tobacco and Oral Health: With or without Pictures. There is nothing to redeem Tobacco. Curr. Oncol., 19: e229-e231.
  36. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2012. Politics, health and mesothelioma: When it comes to cancer, none is one too many. Curr. Oncol., 19: e374-e375.
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  37. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2012. Humps and bumps: Feel them like it or lump it. Curr. Oncol., 19: e115-e116.
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  38. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2012. Alternative and orthodox medicine and the odd principle. Curr. Oncol., 19: 64-65.
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  39. Touyz, L.Z.G. and M. Dent, 2012. Prophylaxis of impacted teeth using MRI and Focal Ultra-Sound ablation? A feasible hypothesis. Med. Hypothesis, 79: 342-343.
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  40. Touyz, L.Z.G., M. Dent and S.J.J. Touyz, 2011. An appraisal of life's terminal phases and Euthenasia and the right to die. Curr. Oncol., 18: 65-66.
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  41. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2011. Saccharin deemed not hazardous in United States and abroad. Curr. Oncol., 18: 213-214.
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  42. Touyz, L.Z., 2011. Mixing drinks and concocting troubles. Curr. Oncol., 18: 262-263.
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  43. Touyz, L.Z., 2011. Kissing: Hullo HPV. Curr. Oncol., 18: 167-168.
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  44. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2010. Challenging obesity relating to Barrett esophagitis. Curr. Oncol., 17: 8-8.
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  45. Borjian, A., C.C.F. Ferrari, A. Anouf and L.Z.G. Touyz, 2010. Pop-cola acids and tooth erosion: An in vitro, in vivo, electron-microscopic and clinical report. Int. J. Dentistry. 10.1155/2010/957842.
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  46. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2007. Liquorice, hypertension and the dentist. J. Can. Dental Assoc., 73: 467-468.
  47. Touyz, L.Z.G., P. Lamontagne and B.E. Smith, 2004. Pain and anxiety reduction using a manual stimulation distraction device when administering local analgesia oro-dental injections: A multicenter clinical investigation. J. Clin. Dent., 15: 88-92.
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  48. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2001. Frena and frenula: Concepts of mucogingival management, part one. J. Restor. Aesth. Pract. Dentis., 3: 123-130.
  49. Touyz, L.Z.G., 2001. Frena and frenula concepts of mucogingival management, part two. J. Restor. Aesth. Pract. Dentis., 3: 56-58.
  50. Touyz, L.Z.G. and R. Amsel, 2001. Anti-cariogenic effects of black tea (Camellia sinensis) in caries prone rats. Quintessence Int., 32: 647-650.
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  51. Touyz, L.Z., E. Raviv and M. Harel-Raviv, 1999. Cosmetic or esthetic dentistry? Quintessence Intern. English Edn., 30: 227-233.
  52. Touyz, L.Z. and S. Marchand, 1998. The effect of post-op telephone calls on pain perception in periodontal patients. J. Orofacial Pain, 12: 219-225.
  53. Touyz, L.Z. and J. Stern, 1998. Hypersensitive dentinal pain attenuation with potassium nitrate. Gen. Dent., 47: 42-45.
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  54. Touyz, L.Z., 1997. Oral scurvy and periodontal disease. J. (Can. Dental Assoc.), 63: 837-845.
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  55. Touyz, L.Z., M. Raviv, M. Gornitsky and B. Prosterman, 1996. Candida infection of the tongue together with infection of the palate in human immuno-deficient virus sero-positive patients. Quintessence Int., 27: 89-92.
  56. Callis, S., J. Lemmer and L.Z. Touyz, 1996. Antibiotic prophylaxis in periodontal surgery. A retrospective study. J. Dent. Assoc. S. Afr., 51: 806-809.
  57. Touyz, L.Z., 1994. The acidity (pH) and buffering capacity of Canadian fruit juice and dental implications. J. (Can. Dental Assoc.), 60: 454-458.
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  58. Touyz, L.Z., 1993. Oral malodor-a review. J. (Can. Dental Assoc.), 59: 607-610.
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  59. Touyz, L.Z. and M. Silove, 1993. Increased acidity in frozen fruit juices and dental implications. ASDC J. Dent. Children, 60: 223-225.
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  60. Chan, E.C.S., R. Siboo, L.Z. Touyz, Y.S. Qiu and A. Klitorinos, 1993. A successful method for quantifying viable oral anaerobic spirochetes. Oral Microbiol. Immunol., 8: 80-83.
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  61. Touyz, L.Z.G. and M. Rosen, 1991. Disinfection of alginate impression material using disinfectants as mixing and soak solutions. J. Dent., 19: 255-257.
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  62. Touyz, L.Z.G. and J. Marnewick, 1991. Frena and frenula-classification and management. J. DASA, 46: 485-486.
  63. Touyz, L.Z., C.M. Tuit, L.M. Sykes and H. Krawitz, 1991. Mouth care of patients undergoing irradiation of the head and neck. S. Afr. Med. J., 80: 419-420.
  64. Touyz, L.Z. and S. Tau, 1991. Frequency and distribution of palatal osseous alveolar marginal exostoses-POAMES. J. Dental Assoc. S. Afr., 46: 471-473.
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  65. Touyz, L.Z. and S. Tau, 1991. A classification of palatal osseous alveolar marginal exostoses-POAMES. J. Dental Assoc. S. Afr., 46: 419-421.
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  66. Rosen, M. and L.Z.G. Touyz, 1991. Influence of mixing disinfectant solutions into alginate on working time and accuracy. J. Dent., 19: 186-188.
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  67. Touyz, L.Z.G. and M. Hamberger, 1990. Pockets in periodontics. J. DASA, 45: 333-335.
  68. Touyz, L.Z.G., 1989. Fresh fruit juices and teeth. Diastema, 17: 9-11.
  69. Touyz, L.Z.G. and M. Rosen, 1989. The effect of maize starch on setting time of vinyl polysiloxane putty impression materials. J. Dental Assoc. S. Afr., 44: 377-379.
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  70. Touyz, L.Z.G. and D. Boutsias, 1989. Erosive action of fresh commercially prepared guava juice on rat molars in vivo. Diastema, 16: 6-9.
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  71. Touyz, L.Z.G. and B. Lefkowitz, 1989. Periodontal furcal involvements diagnosis and treatment resume for the G.D.P. J. DASA, 44: 249-250.
  72. Rosen, M., L.Z.G. Touyz and P.J. Becker, 1989. The effect of latex gloves on setting time of vinyl polysiloxane putty impression material. Br. Dental J., 166: 374-375.
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  73. Lefkowitz, B. and L.Z. Touyz, 1989. Probes for the general dental practitioner. J. Dental Assoc. South Afr., 44: 39-41.
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  74. Touyz, L.Z., 1988. Artificial saliva for xerostomia. S. Afr. Med. J., 73: 374-375.
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  75. Touyz, L.Z.G. and E. Peters, 1987. Candidal infection of the tongue with nonspecific inflammation of the palate. Oral Surg. Oral Medi. Oral Pathol., 63: 304-308.
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  76. Meyerov, R.H. and L.Z. Touyz, 1987. Mouth care for the immunosuppressed patient. S. Afr. Med. J., 71: 797-797.
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  77. Buch, B. and L.Z.G. Touyz, 1987. electromagnetic spectrum and the dentist. A biophysical review. Aust. Dental J., 32: 159-165.
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  78. Touyz, L.Z.G., 1986. Dental ravages resulting from chronic ingestion of commercially produced fresh guava juice: A case report. J. Dental Assoc. S. Afr., 41: 243-246.
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  79. Touyz, L.Z.G. and D. Boutsias, 1986. Guava acidity and teeth. J. Dental Assoc. S. Afr., 41: 191-194.
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  80. Touyz, L.Z., A.G. Souter and M.P. Sparks, 1986. A resin bonded natural autogenous-toothed immediate fixed bridge. J. Dental Assoc. South Afr., 41: 749-753.
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  81. Touyz, L.Z., 1986. Water-based fluoride mouthwashes for general dental practice. J. DASA., 4: 744-749.
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  82. Touyz, L.Z., 1986. A successful treatment regime for hypersensitive exposed dentine. J. DASA., 41: 147-148.
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  83. Touyz, L.Z.G., M.N. Khan and E. Goga, 1985. A note on the Miswaak. Diastema, 13: 34-36.
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  84. Touyz, L.Z.G., 1985. Abbreviations in dentistry. Dental Health, 24: 6-7.
  85. Touyz, L.Z.G., 1985. A composite of collective nouns in dentistry. J. DASA, 40: 359-361.
  86. Touyz, L.Z., 1985. Audiodentistry-an adjunct for patient management. J. DASA, 40: 482-483.
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  87. Touyz, L.Z. and E. Peters, 1985. Talc affecting the setting of impression materials. J. DASA., 40: 623-623.
  88. Touyz, L.Z. and D.A. Hatchuel, 1985. Sounding and probing in periodontics. J. DASA., 40: 609-610.
  89. Buch, B., A.P. de Freitas and L.Z.G. Touyz, 1985. Radiological features of the periodontium in health and disease: A review. J. Dental Assoc. S. Afr., 40: 709-712.
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  90. Touyz, L.Z.G., 1984. Vitamin C, oral scurvy and periodontal disease. S. Afr. Med. J., 65: 838-842.
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  91. Touyz, L.Z.G., 1984. Erosive action of vitamin C on rat molars in vivo. Diastema, 12: 11-14.
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  92. Touyz, L.Z.G. and J.J. Hille, 1984. A fruit-mouthwash chemical burn: Report of a case. Oral surg. Oral Med. Oral Pathol., 58: 290-292.
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  93. Touyz, L.Z.G., 1983. The mechanism and management of dental cervical sensitivity. Dental Health, 22: 5-6.
  94. Touyz, L.Z.G., 1983. The initiation of the effect of commercially-prepared dried apple on dental caries in albino rats. Arch. Oral Biol., 28: 369-370.
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  95. Touyz, L.Z., 1983. The oral hygienist's role as part of the dental health team with specific reference to diet and nutritional counselling. Dental Health, 22: 5-7.
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  96. Touyz, L.Z., 1983. Fruit induced sensitivity at cervical margins. J. Dent. Assoc. S. Afr., 38: 199-200.
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  97. Touyz, L.Z., 1983. An Irish bridge of excellence that has withstood the test of time. J. Ir. D Assoc., 29: 55-55.
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  98. Touyz, L.Z. and J. de Waal, 1983. Periodontal instrumentation for the dental practitioner. Part II. Management maintenance and sterilization. J. DASA, 38: 181-186.
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  99. Buch, B. and L.Z.G. Touyz, 1983. Panoramic dental tomography-a review. J. DASA, 38: 728-734.
  100. Touyz, L.Z.G., 1982. The Vitamin C content of foods. J. DASA, 37: 445-448.
  101. Touyz, L.Z., 1982. The fluoride content of tea. Lett. J. DASA, 37: 475-475.
  102. Touyz, L.Z., 1982. Fruit, fruit juices and caries. Open Forum Lett. J. DASA, 37: 663-665.
  103. Touyz, L.Z., 1982. Apple abuse puts your teeth in a noose. Doggerel Lett. J. DASA, 37: 305-305.
  104. Touyz, L.Z. and R.M. Glassman, 1982. Ten dietary topics for the dental practitioner. J. DASA, 37: 63-71.
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  105. Touyz, L.Z. and J. Lemmer, 1982. Periodontal instrumentation for the general dental practitioner. Part I-Instrument selections. J. Dental Assoc. South Afr., 37: 651-653.
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  106. Touyz, L.Z. and A.A. Smit, 1982. Herbal tea infusions-their acidity, fluoride and calcium concentrations. J. Dent. Assoc. S. Afr., 37: 737-739.
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  107. Touyz, L.Z.G., R.M. Glassman and S. Naidu, 1981. Erosive action of apple juice and orange juice on rats molars in vivo. SAJ Sci., 77: 423-424.
  108. Touyz, L.Z.G. and R.M. Glassman, 1981. Citrus acids and teeth. J. DASA, 6: 195-201.
  109. Touyz, L.Z.G. and L. Brown, 1981. Oculo-facial protection in clinically active dental students. Diastema U-Wits, 9: 19-21.
  110. Touyz, L.Z.G., 1979. The inverted maxillary premolar. J. DASA, 34: 377-379.
  111. Touyz, L.Z. and J.H. Hattingh, 1979. Comparison of saliva produced after chewing fresh and dried apples. J. DASA, 34: 813-817.
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