Abstract
The periodic oral examination of patients must be performed by the dentist as standard procedure. As a physician of the mouth, the dentist must also be able to recognize abnormalities or lesions and then provide, or refer patients for, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance of the condition. With prompt and decisive action, the dentist can save lives and influence the morbidity of oral cancer. Conversely, inadequate diagnostic skills and improper documentation techniques can incur legal consequences.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 569-572, 574, 576 passim; quiz 584 |
| Journal | Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995) |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 1998 |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- General Medicine
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Marder, M. Z. (1998). The standard of care for oral diagnosis as it relates to oral cancer. Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995), 19(6), 569-572, 574, 576 passim; quiz 584.