Oral health in general practice
Abstract
It is a common misconception amongst both medical and dental practitioners that oral disease only refers to dental caries and periodontal disease. The oral cavity not only consists of teeth and gingivae, but includes the tongue, mucosa, salivary glands, lips, masticatory muscles, jawbones and several soft tissue elements. Oral health implies being free of diseases and conditions affecting all of these tissues.
Section
CPD
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