Oral Health: The Role of the Primary Care Team

Stephen Abel, DDS, MSDCheryl Stolarski, DMDNY/NJ AETC

Oral LesionsStephen Abel, DDS, MSD

Hairy LeukoplakiaHodgkin's Lymphoma

HPV Aphthous UlcerationKS Lesion

Xerostomia Gwen Cohen-Brown, DDS

Depapillated Red Tongue Rampant Caries

Dry-peeled lips Erythematous Candidiasis

Caries David Nassry, DMD

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Fluorides: Prescription and over the counter (OTC) Many types of fluoride therapies are known, ranging from at-home therapies (use of fluoridated

toothpaste) to professionally administered, such as topical fluorides provided by dental offices, systemic fluoride and publicly sponsored fluoridation of water. At-home therapies can be further divided into over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription strengths.

-OTC fluorides and mouth rinses should be recommended by the medical provider. -If prescription fluoride is necessary it is best that the patient is evaluated by a dentist followed by

consultation between the dentist and medical provider. It would be best for the dentist to determine the form and frequency of fluoride prescribed.

-Please visit the American Dental Association website for additional information www.ada.org

What is the level of urgency to get this patient to a dentist? Dental referral is necessary if the patient presents with -Severe tooth related pain -Visible signs of decay or caries -Abscess, pus or acute infection (which could potentially lead to septicemia) -Broken teeth

Dental Emergencies Ross Kerr, DDS

Recent onset of severe lingering pain

Disrupts sleep, eating, usual daily activities

Inadequate response to OTC analgesics

Pulpal painPeriodontal pain Fascial Space Infection

MOUTH INVADERSThe Progression of Periodontal Disease

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