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Mucosal lesions in older adults

Authors :
Silverman, Sol Jr.
Source :
Journal of the American Dental Association. Sept, 2007, Vol. 138 Issue 9, p41S, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Common oral diseases or conditions among the elderly include oral cancers, premalignant lesions and candidiasis, and dentists should properly diagnose these and treat accordingly. Diagnosis of benign and malignant mucosal lesions will expedite the correct treatment and prevent other diseases. Mucosal lesions in older patients is discussed.

Subjects

Subjects :
Aged -- Care and treatment
Mouth cancer -- Diagnosis
Mouth cancer -- Care and treatment
Thrush (Mouth disease) -- Diagnosis
Thrush (Mouth disease) -- Care and treatment
Stomatitis, Aphthous -- Diagnosis
Stomatitis, Aphthous -- Care and treatment
Health

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00028177
Volume :
138
Issue :
9
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of the American Dental Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.171794964

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