Category: Oral Pathology

What are the common problems seen in the mouth and jaw areas?

What are the common problems seen in the mouth and jaw areas?

Posted on by Dr. Lan Su

Soreness or burning

White or red lesions

Dryness or taste changes

Any discoloration of skin or mucosa

Swellings or bumps

Smoking or chewing tobacco-related problems

Problems during or after radiotherapy and chemotherapy for cancer

Abnormal findings of dental or jaw x-rays

The causes of these conditions can be locally related, such as allergies, trauma or infections, but more often they are systemic. “The mouth is a mirror of the body”. Some of these conditions can be the very first sign of a serious systemic disease and should not be ignored. The seemingly “small” problems could be life threatening if left untreated. Others are chronic, proper treatment can prevent future flare-ups.

Clinical Oral Pathology or Oral Medicine

Clinical Oral Pathology or Oral Medicine

Posted on by Dr. Lan Su

Oral diseases and their relationship to overall health have become more and more apparent in today’s medical fields. Early diagnosis and treatment of symptoms and conditions can greatly improve medical outcomes, and early involvement by oral and maxillofacial pathologists can be a critical link in bringing together the best in oral health care.

Because of their unique diagnostic skills and expertise focused on the oral and maxillofacial regions, Oral pathologists can provide the highest standards of care in the diagnosis and treatment of oral conditions that are not responsive to conventional medical, dental, oral or maxillofacial surgical procedures.