Introduction to Soft Tissue Diseases 2024 PDF

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This document provides an introduction to soft tissue diseases, focusing on learning outcomes, examination procedures, and management strategies in oral medicine for dental professionals. It includes key concepts like disease diagnosis, influencing factors, and considerations for patient care.

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Introduction to Soft Tissue Diseases Module: Oral & Dental Sciences Lecturer: Mariya Mahmood GDC Learning Outcomes 1.1.2 Describe oral diseases and their relevance to prevention, diagnosis and treatment 1.1.4 Explain the aetiology and pathogenesis of oral disease 1.2.1 Recognise the importance of...

Introduction to Soft Tissue Diseases Module: Oral & Dental Sciences Lecturer: Mariya Mahmood GDC Learning Outcomes 1.1.2 Describe oral diseases and their relevance to prevention, diagnosis and treatment 1.1.4 Explain the aetiology and pathogenesis of oral disease 1.2.1 Recognise the importance of and carry out an appropriate systematic intra- and extra-oral clinical examination 1.2.2 Recognise the importance of and record a comprehensive and contemporaneous patient history 1.2.4 Recognise abnormalities of the oral cavity and the rest of the patient and raise concerns where appropriate 1.7.8 Recognise the need for and make arrangements for appropriate follow-up care SPF Learning Outcomes Domain Learning outcome Clinical knowledge and Skills C1.1, C1.2, C1.17,C1.25,C1.31, C1.38,C2.1.1, C2.1.11 Interpersonal Skills I (B)1, I 1.6 Self- management S(B)2 The Safe Practitioner: A framework of behaviours and outc omes for dental professional education - Dental Therapist (gdc-uk.org) Intended learning outcomes By the end of the session students should be able to: Outline the significance of a soft tissue examination and linked history taking in identifying signs of disease Describe influencing factors that may exacerbate soft tissue conditions Demonstrate accurate history taking and recording of soft tissues conditions Identify the first considerations of supporting / managing and treating patients with soft tissue conditions Reflect on experience of learning Scope of a DH/DT What manifests in What is your remit? the mouth? What is your level of responsibility? Examining Soft Tissues and Their Diseases What is the purpose of intra oral and extra oral examination? Preparation for Year 2 Oral Medicine – conditions explained in more depth Intra-oral Exam Extra cral Exam · cral concer screening · Swollen Lymph nodes cavities nodes Abnormality in Lymph · · · Lesions · Abnormity Saliva glands Periodate · disease Check · for lesions I growths · Detective Restorations · Concer screening & · Teeth State. · TmJ Disorders What are the Soft Tissues? Tounge , soft Pallet , uvula , tasus , floor of mouth , Buccal muccsa When does the examination begin? - when calling patient into Surgery lacing at med hist. Who holds responsibility? you ! Clinician. Benefits of Early Detection Factors Hindering Screening Preventable Awkward conversations Easily treated Self-doubt Slow down progression Assumption of providing diagnosis Fatality prevented Competency Early identification improves Assumption another will identify prognosis · Linchen Planus Stomatitis - Denture oulcer Can you offer examples of soft · oral tissues disease/conditions Candida that you know of or have witnessed? · cral concer · herpes Most common conditions Lichen Cancer Pemphygoid Candida Planus Pemphigus Leukoplakia Ulcers Herpes Common Conditions Continued Oral Cancer Cancerous lesions of 3 distinct sites: oral cavity (mouth), oropharynx (throat) and lip (outer) Lichen planus –Chronic, cell mediated inflammatory disease that affects the oral mucosa.

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