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Oral Medicine for Doctors

Clinical notes for dentists, physicians and postgraduate students — how to examine, what to image, when a lesion needs a biopsy, and when to refer. Every note is reviewed by Dr. Bipin Upadhyay before it appears here.

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  Persistent Tongue Pain With a Normal Oral Examination: A Clinical Guide

  A clinician guide to persistent tongue pain with normal mucosa: differential diagnosis, examination, investigations, imaging, biopsy and referral.

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  How to Distinguish Oral Candidiasis From Other Mouth Lesions

  Distinguish oral candidiasis from white and red mouth lesions. Clinical examination, testing, biopsy indications and referral guidance for clinicians.

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  Persistent Lip Ulcer: Actinic Cheilitis or Cancer?

  Clinical recognition, differential diagnosis, biopsy decisions and referral for persistent lip ulcers, actinic cheilitis and suspected lip cancer.

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  When Does a Dental Panoramic X-ray Need an Oral Radiologist Report?

  A clinician guide to panoramic X-ray reporting, uncertain jaw findings, red flags, further imaging, biopsy decisions and oral radiology referral.

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  Oral Manifestations of Autoimmune Blistering Diseases: A Clinical Guide

  Recognise oral autoimmune blistering diseases, select biopsy sites, interpret findings and identify urgent eye, airway and specialist referral needs.

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  Jaw Locking Without Pain: What Should a Dentist Check?

  A clinician guide to painless jaw locking: examination, differential diagnosis, imaging, biopsy indications, red flags and referral decisions.

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  Persistent Dry Mouth: Investigations and Referral for Clinicians

  A clinician guide to persistent dry mouth: examination, targeted tests, salivary imaging, biopsy indications, red flags and referral destinations.

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  How to Distinguish Trigeminal Neuralgia from Dental Pain

  Distinguish trigeminal neuralgia from dental pain using attack patterns, dental tests, neurological findings, imaging and clear referral thresholds.

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  Oral Pigmented Lesions: Differential Diagnosis and Referral

  A clinician guide to oral pigmentation: differential diagnosis, examination, imaging, biopsy indications, red flags and referral decisions.

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  Numb Chin Syndrome: Causes, Assessment and Referral

  A clinician guide to numb chin syndrome: differential diagnosis, examination, imaging, biopsy decisions and urgent referral pathways.

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  Desquamative Gingivitis: Differential Diagnosis, Biopsy and Referral

  A clinician guide to desquamative gingivitis: clinical clues, biopsy and immunofluorescence, imaging limits, red flags and specialist referral.

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  How to Assess a Neck Lump With an Oral Lesion

  Assess a neck lump with an oral lesion: clinical examination, differential diagnosis, imaging, biopsy and urgent referral guidance for clinicians.

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  Red Patch on the Palate: Differential Diagnosis and Referral Guide

  Clinical guide to a red palatal patch: differential diagnosis, examination, biopsy indications, imaging decisions and urgent referral for doctors.

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  Recurrent Mouth Ulcers: When to Investigate Systemic Disease

  A clinician guide to recurrent mouth ulcers: systemic clues, targeted tests, biopsy decisions, urgent warning signs and specialty referral.

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  Jaw Radiolucency: Differential Diagnosis and Referral Guide

  A clinical guide to jaw radiolucency: pattern recognition, dental tests, imaging, biopsy decisions, red flags and referral pathways.

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  When Is CBCT Indicated in Dentistry? A Clinician’s Guide

  A clinician’s guide to dental CBCT indications, imaging selection, limitations, biopsy decisions and referral thresholds.

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  Burning Mouth Syndrome Diagnostic Criteria: A Clinical Guide

  A clinician guide to burning mouth syndrome criteria, differential diagnosis, examination, targeted investigations, biopsy decisions and referral.

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  Tooth Pain but No Dental Cause: Clinical Assessment and Referral

  A clinician guide to unexplained tooth pain: differential diagnosis, examination, imaging, biopsy indications, red flags and referral decisions.

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  When Should a Dentist Refer a Patient With TMJ Pain?

  A clinician guide to TMJ pain referral: red flags, differential diagnosis, examination, imaging, biopsy indications and the right specialist.

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  Oral Lichen Planus Management Guidelines for Dentists and Physicians

  Clinical guide to oral lichen planus recognition, differentials, examination, biopsy, imaging, referral and long-term surveillance.

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  White Patch in the Mouth: Differential Diagnosis for Clinicians

  Clinical differential for oral white patches: examination sequence, malignant risk, imaging, biopsy decisions and referral guidance for dentists and physicians.

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  Oral Cancer Screening Protocol for Dentists: Examination, Biopsy and Referral

  A clinician-focused oral cancer screening protocol covering examination, differential diagnosis, biopsy, imaging, referral and follow-up.

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  When Should a Mouth Ulcer Be Biopsied? A Clinical Guide

  A clinician guide to persistent oral ulcers: differential diagnosis, examination, imaging, biopsy indications, referral and follow-up.

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  Oral Submucous Fibrosis: Staging and Referral for Clinicians

  A clinician guide to oral submucous fibrosis recognition, staging, examination, imaging, biopsy decisions and timely specialist referral.

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  Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders: A Clinical Guide

  A clinician’s guide to oral potentially malignant disorders: differential diagnosis, examination, biopsy, imaging, referral and long-term surveillance.