dental disorders
Introduction to the Approach to the Dental Patient
Introduction
A physician should always examine the mouth and be able to recognize major oral disorders, particularly possible Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma . However, consultation with a dentist is needed to evaluate patients with nonmalignant changes as well as tooth problems. Likewise, patients with Children with abnormal facies (who also may have dental malformations requiring correction) should be evaluated by a dentist. In Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) (FUO) or a systemic infection of unknown cause, a dental disorder should be considered. A dental consultation is necessary before head and neck radiation therapy and is advisable before chemotherapy. Caries , Geriatric changes that affect oral health Dental Anatomy and Development None Evaluation of the Dental Patient None Systemic Disorders and the Mouth None 